Speaker Mike Johnson is the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and a Republican member of Congress serving Louisiana’s Fourth District. He is the first person from Louisiana ever elected to the position, and the highest ranked government official in the history of the state. Current House leadership: Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and both Whips — every officeholder in the 119th Congress, what each role does, and when they face reelection. WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson and Speaker of the Israeli Knesset Amir Ohana today officially launched their effort to rally Speakers and Presidents of Parliaments around the world to. Meet Rep. Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House who introduced the national version of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law and played a key role in Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home Wednesday to campaign for the midterm elections after what he claims is the most productive Congress. Following the removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker in October 2023 on a motion to vacate (the first time in history that a speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives was successfully removed by the House), Patrick McHenry was revealed to be the first name on McCarthy's list and became acting speaker. [39][38] The intent of the rule was for. The Latest Updates Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered a Secure Border, Safe Streets, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and Common Sense Discover how Congress makes laws, schedule a school tour, & more. Your member's website and contact form are available around the clock. Identify your member and let your opinion be heard. The Office of the Clerk gives you a front-row seat. The Speaker of the House is second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President. WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to the media after the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government until December and avoid yet another costly Democrat government shutdown.