I just want to take a brief point of personal privilege today to bid farewell to the most integral member of my staff and somebody who has been at my side for more than a decade here, my chief of staff, Hayden Haynes. All of us--we all do this--we deeply value our teams, and when you lose a leader, it is a big thing. Scripture says we give honor where honor is due, so I want to do that for just a moment here. I first met this guy, Hayden, in 2016. I was a member of the Louisiana Legislature, just got started. We crossed paths at a local political event.
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Mike Johnson
Representative · Louisiana · Republican
Mike Johnson
Border Security · Pro-Life Advocacy · School Choice · Law And Order
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to join all of my colleagues in celebrating the fourth anniversary of the lifesaving Dobbs decision. As we know, and I know it has been discussed tonight, that decision reversed five decades of inhuman social engineering, the murder of tens of millions of unborn children. Ultimately, it returned the question of regulating abortion to the people's elected representatives, where it should have remained the whole time. I was born 1 year before Roe v. Wade, almost exactly to the day. I was born in January 1972. Roe was decided in January 1973, as we know.
I want to reiterate what my friend here has explained. It is this weekend, on May 17th, that our country is going to mark the National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving. As he noted, that date marks exactly two and a half centuries since our Founders met in the Second Continental Congress and declared a day of, yes, humiliation, fasting, and prayer to ask for God's guidance in the cause of freedom. I think it is an appropriate way to say it. We ought to begin with repentance, and they recognized it back then.
Biography
Mike Johnson, a former constitutional law attorney, was elected as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 4th District in 2016. Known for his focus on religious liberty, national security, and fiscal responsibility, Johnson has played a leading role in shaping conservative policy in Congress. He authored the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act and has served as Chair of the House Republican Conference. As Speaker of the House, Johnson emphasizes structured leadership and a commitment to his constituents’ values, guiding legislative priorities with a steady, principled approach.
Education
- J.D. in Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA1998
- B.S. in Business Administration, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA1995
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2017-PresentRepresenting Louisiana's 4th district
Member, Louisiana House of Representatives
2015–17Lawyer, Private Practice
Professor, Liberty University
Policy Focus
Congress18%
Crime and Law Enforcement13%
Public Lands and Natural Resources11%
Government Operations and Politics9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Mike Johnson's record in Congress.
Speaker of the House Election
Elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in October 2023, becoming the first Louisianan to hold the position.
Disaster Recovery Funding
Secured federal disaster relief funding for Louisiana communities affected by hurricanes and severe storms.
Religious Liberty Advocacy
Sponsored legislation to protect religious freedom, including the Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act.
Foster Care and Adoption Support
Co-sponsored bills aimed at improving foster care and adoption services for children and families.
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