Speaker Johnson toured Louisiana, discussing GOP efforts to prevent a government shutdown and its potential impacts.
Quiver AI Summary
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District this week, meeting with local constituents and leaders to discuss Republican efforts aimed at preventing a government shutdown. He addressed how a shutdown could negatively impact businesses and families in Louisiana, stressing the importance of ensuring federal employees continue to receive their paychecks.
Johnson highlighted the need for bipartisan cooperation in passing separate appropriations bills, stating, "We've got to jealously guard and protect all those who are wearing that uniform to protect us." He criticized Democratic demands tied to government funding, claiming they could lead to a shutdown if not resolved.
During his discussions, Johnson claimed that Democrats are playing "partisan games," asserting, "If they shut it down, it's going to be on the Democrats." He called for a clean short-term funding measure to keep the government operational while negotiations continue.
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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.
