Speaker Johnson discusses plans for government funding and criticizes Democrats for including partisan provisions in the process.
Quiver AI Summary
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently discussed the House Republicans’ plan to avoid a government shutdown during an interview on Fox News. He emphasized that Republicans will pursue a “clean, short-term continuing resolution” and criticized Democrats for trying to introduce $1.5 trillion in unrelated provisions into the funding process.
Johnson stated, “Republicans are going to do the responsible thing," asserting that the proposed additional demands from Democrats, such as free health care for illegal immigrants, are unacceptable. He urged bipartisan cooperation to expedite the necessary funding measures before the fiscal year ends.
He also addressed issues regarding free speech and the security of Congress members, explaining the importance of maintaining free speech while allowing private companies to uphold their standards. Further, Johnson reassured that security for Congress members is a priority, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance safety measures following events such as recent violent incidents.
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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.
