This week, House Republicans passed two bills, the Small Business Regulatory Reform Act and the DUMP Red Tape Act, to codify President Trump's Executive Orders to unleash prosperity through deregulation, empower small businesses, and foster economic growth. Following House passage, Speaker Johnson said, "Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy, and they deserve a direct line to report harmful red tape – and a federal government that adapts and finds a way to fix it. President Trump and Congressional Republicans are restoring accountability and advancing a deregulatory agenda that delivers real positive relief to Main Street." Click here for more on these bills.

On Thursday, the House passed three commonsense measures this week – the PROTECT Our Kids Act, the TRACE Act, and the CLASS Act – to increase transparency in America’s schools and protect students from adversarial foreign influence and propaganda. Following House passage, Speaker Johnson said, "These three important measures improve transparency, strengthen parental rights, and ensure America’s classrooms remain free from harmful foreign propaganda. House Republicans will continue acting decisively to protect America’s next generation and preserve the integrity of our education system."

At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ historic work in the 119th Congress to bring down costs for working families, fix Democrats’ broken health care system, and rid American streets of violent criminals and dangerous illegal aliens. Speaker Johnson said, “Republicans have been delivering and working to bring down costs for American families, to fix the Democrats’ broken health care system, and to rid our streets of violent criminals and dangerous illegal aliens.” Click the image below to watch his remarks.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

On Tuesday, Speaker Johnson joined President Trump and the Dell family to celebrate their historic $6.25 billion donation to the Trump Accounts program. These pro-family savings accounts—established through the Working Families Tax Cuts—will provide a $1,000 one-time government contribution for every child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Families and others may contribute up to $5,000 annually, and each child in a household with median incomes below $150,000 will receive an additional $250 thanks to the Dell family’s philanthropic gift. Click here for more details on the Trump Accounts.

Republicans are committed to bringing down costs for the American people and unleashing American energy. Nationwide, gas prices are at their lowest in years, and Republicans will continue to ensure life is affordable for American families.

On Tuesday, Speaker Johnson hosted the 2025 Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Nevada fourth grader and winner of the Capitol Christmas Tree essay contest, Grady Armstrong, helped light the 53-foot red fir, harvested from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and affectionately known as ‘Silver Belle.’ Click the image below to Speaker Johnson's remarks.

IN THE MEDIA

Speaker Johnson joined Fox Business' Varney & Co. to discuss House Republicans' accomplishments in the 119th Congress and their work to bring down costs for the American people. Click the image to watch, and check our YouTube channel for more.

Varney & Co.

LAGNIAPPE

Speaker Johnson met with visitors from Louisiana's Fourth Congressional District. Speaker Johnson is always thrilled to see familiar faces in our nation's capital. Don't hesitate to let our office know if you are visiting Washington, D.C.

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