Statements and posts
14 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The ‘Affordability’ Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
Shared Wall Street Journal editorial criticizing Democrats' affordability policies.
Cost of LivingAI-read
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Addressed press on meeting with Trump and artificial intelligence industry leaders.
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Praised Republican achievements on taxes, crime, prescription drugs and border security.
“What we would do in the next two years is exactly what we have been doing already, and that is putting the conditions in place for a strong America again.”
Economic GrowthAI-read
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Speaker Johnson discussed AI leadership convening and 2026 midterm election strategy.
“Our candidates are right there every day, and they're talking to their constituents in common sense. This is a contrast election between common sense and crazy. Common sense is on our side…”
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House passed Ratepayer Protection Act, Russia and Iran sanctions bill, and anti-fraud measures.
“This is record over rhetoric. We have better candidates, we have a great story to tell and to remind people that what's best for you and your family and your aging parents and your young children and the future of liberty and opportunity security is the party that has been delivering on all those things.”
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House Republicans Pass the Ratepayer Protection Act
Speaker Johnson praised House passage of Ratepayer Protection Act preventing data center costs from raising household rates.
“AI companies have a serious responsibility to earn the trust of the communities they invest in and to be good neighbors. The Ratepayer Protection Act guarantees hardworking American families won’t foot the bill for the buildout of AI infrastructure– or see their energy costs rise to pay for it.”
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House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin’s War Machine
Passed legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran for aggression against Ukraine.
“With House passage of the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, House and Senate Republicans are placing maximum pressure on Vladimir Putin and the Russian war machine. This legislation strengthens economic sanctions against the Russian government, its financial institutions, and the foreign…”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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House Passes AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Passed legislation requiring all new vehicles to be equipped with AM radio.
“When disaster strikes – especially in hurricane and tornado-prone states like Louisiana – local communities rely on AM radio to deliver accurate, up-to-date information and critical safety alerts.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 979
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Speaker Johnson highlighted Republican legislative achievements and criticized Democratic governance record.
“This is not a campaign over standard political disagreements. We are entering a new era in American politics. In Congress, beginning January 27, we're not going to be arguing over marginal tax rates or inflation or foreign policy.”
Congressional RecordAI-read
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Speaker Johnson Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks at ceremonies in Louisiana.
“It's been said throughout history that a crisis reveals the character of a person, and it certainly does a nation as well. For America, the darkness of 9/11 revealed the light of unity, and that's what we remember and memorialize today.”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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House Democrats’ Midterm Message: Embrace Radical Socialism, Pack the Supreme Court
Criticized House Democrats for voting against resolutions condemning socialism and opposing Supreme Court expansion.
“House Democrats just confirmed that socialism and the communist playbook are on the ballot this November. 192 House Democrats voted against a resolution condemning socialism, communism, and the 100 million deaths those dangerous ideologies have wrought over time, while an additional 205 Democrats voted to pack the U.S.…”
Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read
Mentions H.Res. 1490 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 649
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House Republicans Prevent Another Democrat Government Shutdown
Speaker Johnson announced House passage of a continuing resolution funding government through December.
“Thanks to the House Republicans’ leadership and the foresight back in July, we began the necessary processes to ensure that the government would not be shut down.”
Government ShutdownAI-read
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Speaker Johnson criticized Democrats' embrace of socialism during August travel across 18 states.
“The question that voters across the nation have to answer this fall is whether we're going to turn the greatest nation in the history of the world over to communism and big government socialism, as radical left Democrats insist.”
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Visited manufacturing facility to highlight Working Families Tax Cuts benefits.
“Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, American manufacturing is roaring back to life. In the one year since that legislation became law, hundreds of billions of dollars in investments have poured into American businesses and manufacturers, jobs are being created, working families are keeping more of what they earn,…”
TaxationAI-read