Mike Johnson

Extracted Attributes

• Education

  Juris Doctorate from Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1998)

• Full Name

  James Michael Johnson

• Date of Birth

  1972-01-30

• Current Office

  Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

• Political Party

  Republican Party

• Constituency Size

  Approximately 760,000 residents across 16 parishes

• Congressional District

  Louisiana's 4th congressional district

• Undergraduate Education

  B.S. in Business Administration from Louisiana State University (1995)

Timeline

• Born in Shreveport, Louisiana. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1972-01-30

• Graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Business Administration. (Source: Speaker Mike Johnson Official Website)

  1995-05-15

• Earned a Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU. (Source: Speaker Mike Johnson Official Website)

  1998-05-20

• Married Kelly Johnson. (Source: Speaker Mike Johnson Official Website)

  1999-01-01

• Began serving on the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, a role held until 2012. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2004-01-01

• Elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2015-01-01

• Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Louisiana's 4th district. (Source: Speaker Mike Johnson Official Website)

  2016-12-10

• Began tenure as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2019-01-01

• Elected Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-01-01

• Elected as the 56th Speaker of the House with unanimous Republican support following the removal of Kevin McCarthy. (Source: Associated Press)

  2023-10-25

• Reelected to a full term as Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress. (Source: NOLA.com)

  2025-01-07

Mike Johnson

James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is in his fifth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017. Johnson is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Before entering politics, he worked as an attorney in private practice and for the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative Christian legal advocacy group. Johnson sat on the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention between 2004 and 2012. Johnson's political career began when he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2015; he served in that body until 2017. He was first elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in 2016. During his time in Congress, he contested the results of the 2020 presidential election on the House floor and in court. A social conservative, Johnson supported bills to ban abortion nationwide. Johnson chaired the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, from 2019 to 2021. He was vice chair of the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2023. On October 25, 2023, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as speaker of the House, Johnson was elected to replace him. He was narrowly reelected to a full term as speaker in 2025.

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• Mike Johnson - Wikipedia

  | | | --- | | | | | This article is part of a series about Mike Johnson | | | --- U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2016 election 2018 election 2020 election 2022 election 2024 election --- 56th Speaker of the House Elections + 2023") + 2025 Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas 2024 Federal budget 2024 U.S. House elections Trump administration Laken Riley Act One Big Beautiful Bill Act --- | | v t") e | James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party "Republican Party (United States)"), he is in his fifth House term, having represented Louisiana's 4th congressional district since 2017. [...] Johnson is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. Before entering politics, he worked as an attorney in private practice and for the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a conservative Christian legal advocacy group. Johnson sat on the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention between 2004 and 2012. [...] 75. ^ a b Mascaro, Lisa; Groves, Stephen; Amiri, Farnoush; Freking, Kevin (October 25, 2023). "Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos". Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023. 76. ^ "Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected House Speaker". wwltv.com. October 25, 2023. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023. 77. ^ Quinn, Melissa; Watson, Kathryn; Killion, Nikole; Yilek, Caitlin; Linton, Caroline (October 25, 2023). "Mike Johnson elected House speaker with unanimous GOP support, ending weeks of chaos". CBS News. Archived from the original on October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.

• ABOUT — Speaker Mike Johnson

  Speaker Mike Johnson is the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and a Republican Member of Congress proudly serving Louisiana’s Fourth District. On October 25, 2023, Johnson was unanimously elected by his House Republican colleagues to serve as the Speaker, earning the honor faster than any person in history except for Speaker John G. Carlisle in 1883. As a Member of Congress, he represents the nearly 760,000 residents of 16 parishes in the northwest and western regions of Louisiana. Johnson was first elected to Congress in 2016 by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years. [...] Mike is a dedicated husband and father and an attorney who has devoted his life and career to fighting for the fundamental freedoms and traditional values that have made America the greatest nation in the history of the world. The eldest son of a Shreveport firefighter who was critically burned and permanently disabled in the line of duty, Mike learned early on the values of hard work, honor, and sacrifice. Mike earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 1995, and his Juris Doctorate from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 1998. He and his wife Kelly, a former teacher and now a Licensed Pastoral Counselor, have been married since 1999. Today, their family resides in Bossier Parish. [...] With two decades of previous experience in Constitutional law and in the Louisiana Legislature, Speaker Johnson previously served on the House Judiciary Committee, and as chairman of its Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. A former chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress, Johnson worked to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda items and served as a leader on the Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the House Armed Services Committee. Representing important military installations throughout Louisiana, Speaker Johnson has also led efforts to support our troops and veterans.

• U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson

  ## Meet Mike Speaker Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a Republican member of Congress proudly serving Louisiana’s Fourth District. On October 25, 2023, he was elected unanimously by his House Republican colleagues to serve as the 56th Speaker of the House. As a Member of Congress, he represents the nearly 760,000 residents of 16 parishes in the northwest and western regions of the state. Mike was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on December 10, 2016, by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years and is currently serving his fifth term in Congress. Learn More about Mike ## Latest News Jan 08 ### Press Releases Pandemic-Era Obamacare Subsidies are a Magnet for Fraud Jan 07 ### Press Releases [...] close subscribe facebook instagram twitter youtube Open search form Menu Menu icon Home About + Meet Mike + Votes and Legislation + Our District Contact + Email + Newsletter Subscription Issues + Individual Freedom + Limited Government + Rule of Law + Peace through Strength + Fiscal Responsibility + Free Markets + Human Dignity Media + Press Releases + Videos + Photo Gallery Services + Help with a Federal Agency + Art Competition + Congressional App Challenge + Flags + Internships + Visiting Washington, D.C. + Grant Applicants + Presidential Greetings + Service Academy Nominations facebook instagram twitter youtube # Proudly Representing the 4th District of Louisiana View Services ## Working for You

• With a bare majority, Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough 2026

  Associated Press Photo by Rod Lamkey Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Benton, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. Associated Press Photo by Rod Lamkey Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print "Print") Save WASHINGTON — Prospects for the LSU alumni who run the U.S. House were shaken Tuesday, the first day of the 2026 session of the 119th Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Benton, and his chief lieutenant, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, knew that rabblerouser Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, was quitting. Then they learned Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, had died. [...] You are the owner of this article. Edit Article Add New Article You have permission to edit this article. Edit Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Benton, second from right, is joined by from left: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. Associated Press Photo by Rod Lamkey Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print "Print") Save [...] #### Mark Ballard + Author email 3 min to read Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Benton, second from right, is joined by from left: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. Associated Press Photo by Rod Lamkey Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-Benton, center, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., left, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, depart following a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. Associated Press Photo by Rod Lamkey

• Mike Johnson | Congress.gov

  Array ( [actionDate] => 2025-09-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 58, 38 Present (Roll no. 282). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Agreed to in House [chamberOfAction] => House ) 30. 15. H.Res.719 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. Sponsor: [Johnson, Mike [Rep.-R-LA-4]](/member/mike-johnson/J000299) (Introduced 09/16/2025) Cosponsors: (196) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 09/19/2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Agreed to in House Here are the steps for Status of Legislation: [...] 1. Introduced Array ( [actionDate] => 2025-01-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House ) 2. Passed House 3. Passed Senate 4. To President 5. Became Law 28. 14. H.J.Res.12 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. Sponsor: [Norman, Ralph [Rep.-R-SC-5]](/member/ralph-norman/N000190) (Introduced 01/06/2025) Cosponsors: (105) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/06/2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced Here are the steps for Status of Legislation: [...] Here are the steps for Status of Legislation: 1. Introduced Array ( [actionDate] => 2025-01-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House ) 2. Passed House 3. Passed Senate 4. To President 5. Became Law 29. 15. H.Res.719 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. Sponsor: [Johnson, Mike [Rep.-R-LA-4]](/member/mike-johnson/J000299) (Introduced 09/16/2025) Cosponsors: (196) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: House - 09/19/2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Tracker: This bill has the status Agreed to in House

• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  Salisbury Composite High School

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  baseball player

• Citizenship

  Canada

• Date Of Birth

  10/3/1975

• Place Of Birth

  Edmonton