Articles tagged under: Speaker Mike Johnson

CR Signed Into Law

Published December 23, 2024

Following a chaotic week on Capitol Hill, President Joe Biden signed legislation to fund the government through mid-March. This action includes $10 billion in economic relief for farmers and ranchers and a one-year farm bill extension. Late Friday night, House…
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A No-Win Situation

Published December 21, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced criticism from all sides as he maneuvered through the final week of the session. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson said Johnson was in a difficult position. "He's got one leg and two arms tied behind his…
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Help is on the Way

Published December 18, 2024

To hold off criticism from the Freedom Caucus, House Speaker Mike Johnson was seeking a ‘clean’ bill that did not include disaster relief or the ag assistance package. After hearing from farm-state lawmakers and rural voters, Johnson reversed himself and…
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Waiting for Action on a CR

Published September 12, 2024

Congress has not found a path forward to pass a stopgap spending bill. Action must be taken before the end of the month to keep the government funded. House Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a continuing resolution because he did not…
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Speculation Mounts for a Stopgap Spending Bill

Published August 19, 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly considering a continuing resolution that would push back the fiscal 2025 appropriations process into March. The current fiscal year ends September 30th and passage is unlikely before that. A six-month stopgap spending bill would…
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FY2024 Spending Package Signed

Published March 25, 2024

In a race against time, President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package Saturday morning, avoiding a government shutdown. The Senate missed its midnight deadline, but completed its work early Saturday morning with a vote of 74-to-24. The bill…
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Two-Pronged Approach to Fund the Government

Published November 13, 2023

To avoid a government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a two-point spending bill. Funding for USDA, Transportation and a few other areas would be extended until January 19. The continuing resolution for the rest of the federal agencies…
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Johnson Has a Connection to Agriculture

Published October 29, 2023

Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell is excited to see Congress get back to work with Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson on the job as speaker. “After 20-some odd days of not having a speaker, we’re back to the…
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