Speaker Johnson comments on the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting progress towards reopening and bipartisan collaboration.
Quiver AI Summary
Speaker Johnson discusses government shutdown resolution: On the 41st day of the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the press following a Senate vote where eight Democrats chose to break the filibuster. He expressed gratitude that momentum toward reopening the government appears to be building.
Remarks on bipartisan effort: Speaker Johnson remarked, "It appears to us this morning that our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end," acknowledging the need for collaboration across party lines. He emphasized that the people's government should not be held hostage by political agendas.
Legislative actions moving forward: With the Senate set to vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government until January 30, Johnson underscored the urgency for Congress to return and resolve backlog issues. He highlighted provisions for SNAP funding and back pay for affected workers, noting the dire implications of the shutdown on air travel and public services.
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Mike Johnson Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Johnson:
- H.R.5488: Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023
- H.R.4872: Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act
- H.R.4491: Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act
- H.R.1580: CEASE Overdose Act of 2023
- H.R.1183: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2023
- H.R.792: Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
You can track bills proposed by Mike Johnson on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Johnson.
