At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson recapped his travel to Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District and across the country during the August District Work Period, touted the rapid decline in crime in Washington, D.C., following President Trump’s crackdown, and discussed how Congressional Democrats are already seeding the ground for a government shutdown. Click the image below to watch.

This week, House Republicans voted to endorse and affirm the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. With this resolution, the House Oversight Committee will continue to bring justice for victims and hold criminals accountable. Following House passage, Speaker Johnson said, "President Trump is the most transparent and accessible President in U.S. history, and House Republicans are in lockstep with the President on our commitment to delivering maximum transparency while maintaining adequate protections for innocent victims." Click here for more.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the 369th Infantry Regiment of the 93rd Division, commonly known as the "Harlem Hellfighters" of World War I. The Harlem Hellfighters were an all-black unit from New York that fought under French command in World War I and were heralded around the globe for their bravery. During the war, the Hellfighters never lost a trench nor surrendered any ground. Speaker Johnson presented the medal to Ms. Debra Willet, granddaughter of Harlem Hellfighter Sergeant Leander Willett. Click here to watch Speaker Johnson's remarks.

On Labor Day, Speaker Johnson highlighted two of the key tax cuts for workers in the Working Families Tax Cut -- no tax on tips or on overtime. Republicans delivered on their campaign promises and millions of American workers across dozens of industries now get to keep more of their hard-earned money. On average, tipped workers will receive $1,300 more and overtime employees will receive $1,400 more annually. Click here to learn about these landmark tax cuts for working families, and click here to read about Speaker Johnson discussing these provisions with tipped workers in Nashville, TN.

LAGNIAPPE

President Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. has proven effective--carjackings are down 85%, robberies are down 42%, and violent crime is down 25%. National Guardsmen from across the nation assisted in these efforts, including 135 from Louisiana. We thank the Louisiana National Guard for their work to clean up and protect our nation's capital!

Speaker Johnson is honored and proud to represent the great people of Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. He is always grateful for your support. Never hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for reading,

Notes from the Office of Speaker Mike Johnson