US Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
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Sen. Johnson Joins Wisconsin Delegation in Introducing Bill to Rename Tomah VA after Wisconsin Veteran Jason Simcakoski
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined the entire Wisconsin congressional delegation in introducing a new bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin after Jason Simcakoski, a Wisconsin veteran who tragically lost his life after battling addiction to opioids prescribed by the VA.“Jason’s tragic story is also one of determination, as he alerted law enforcement authorities to the deadly opioid prescription practices at the Tomah VA Medical Center while he himself was suffering from those abuses,” the senator said....
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Sen. Johnson Raises Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
On December 21, 2023, Senator Ron Johnson, Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, addressed a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy Cohen, expressing concerns about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines.In the letter, Senator Johnson highlighted a significant disparity in the number of deaths per million doses between the COVID-19 vaccines and the flu vaccine. He stated, "Using the midpoint...
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Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has made an announcement regarding mobile office hours for his constituents. This initiative will allow members of the public to meet with Senator Johnson's staff and seek assistance with federal matters. The office hours will be held in Milwaukee County on Tuesday, January 2nd, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The specific location for this event is the Washington Park Senior Center, situated at 4420 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53208.It is important to note that these mobile office hours will be led by Senator Johnson's staff and will...
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Sen. Johnson: Rushed, Secret Negotiations are Not the Way to Address the Border Crisis
US Senator Ron Johnson has criticized the rushed and secretive negotiations between Senate leadership and President Biden as an ineffective approach to addressing the border crisis. In an op-ed published by the Washington Examiner, Sen. Johnson emphasized the need to focus on securing the border rather than broader immigration reform.Sen. Johnson and 14 Republican Senate colleagues released a letter calling for a meeting of the Senate Republican Conference to discuss negotiations with the White House and Senate Democrats regarding border security. The senator expressed...
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Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Swift Response to Inquiry into Sexual Assault & Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy
The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) has sent a letter to Admiral Linda Fagan, United States Coast Guard Academy Commandant, demanding immediate action in response to an ongoing inquiry into sexual assault and harassment at the Coast Guard Academy. The demand comes after a recent hearing held by PSI, during which current and former Coast Guard Academy cadets testified about their experiences of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and retaliation.In the letter, PSI Ranking Member Ron Johnson and Chairman Richard Blumenthal addressed the issue of a...
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Sen. Johnson Calls for Meeting to Discuss Border Security Negotiations
On Sunday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson released a statement regarding a letter sent by 15 Senate Republicans to Conference Chair John Barrasso, requesting a meeting to discuss border security negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats. The meeting is proposed to take place in January 2024.In the statement, Senator Johnson expressed his concern about the current crisis at the southwest border, stating that it is unlike anything experienced in American history. He compared the current situation to the "humanitarian crisis" sparked by President Obama in 2012 when he...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Calling for a Meeting of the Conference to Discuss Border Security Negotiations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined 14 of his Senate GOP colleagues in requesting a meeting of the Conference to discuss the negotiations with President Biden and Senate Democrats regarding border security. In a letter addressed to Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.), the senators expressed their concerns about rushed and secret negotiations with Democrats, stating that such negotiations will not secure the border.The letter, signed by Sen. Johnson and senators Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Marsha Blackburn...
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Sen. Johnson to Hold Press Conference on Impact of Crime in Wisconsin Due to Biden’s Open Border Policies
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson will be holding a press conference on December 15, 2023, to address the impact of crime in Wisconsin resulting from what he believes are President Biden's open border policies. The senator will first attend a closed-door meeting with law enforcement officials from Winnebago County, the City of Oshkosh, and neighboring areas to discuss the consequences of the illegal drug trade, sex trafficking, and cartel-related activities in various Wisconsin communities. This meeting will take place at the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office in Oshkosh.Senator...
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Sen. Johnson Addresses Biden Family Corruption and Open Border Concerns
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has recently spoken out about the alleged corruption involving the Biden family and the dangers of President Joe Biden's open border policies. In a series of interviews with prominent news outlets, Senator Johnson shared his concerns and urged Senate Republicans to take action.During an appearance on Hannity, Senator Johnson discussed his efforts, alongside Senator Chuck Grassley, to warn the American public about Joe Biden's alleged compromised state due to his family's business dealings. He explained, "We were trying to warn the...
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Sens. Johnson and Scott for FOX News: Before Biden Gives One More Dime to Ukraine, He Must First Secure Our Border
On Wednesday, FOX News published an op-ed by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) addressing the "clear and present danger" of the open border under the Biden administration. The senators called on Senate Republicans to deny cloture on any Ukraine support bill that does not include border metrics that dramatically reduce the number of illegal migrants being dispersed into the U.S. The op-ed highlights the senators' concerns about President Biden's open border policy, stating, "President Biden’s open border policy is a clear and present danger...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Letter Urging Biden Administration to Enforce Iran Steel Sanctions
On December 4, 2023, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 29 of his Senate GOP colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging the administration to enforce existing sanctions on Iranian steel. In the letter, the senators emphasized the importance of proactively and continuously enforcing these sanctions, citing the detrimental consequences of ineffective enforcement.The senators highlighted the impact of previous sanctions on Iran's metals industries and steel producers, which significantly...
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Sen. Johnson Joins 38 GOP Senators in Demanding Changes to Biden Administration Rule Endangering Safety and Wellbeing of Unaccompanied Alien Children
On December 5, 2023, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, along with 38 other Republican senators, sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) urging them to make significant changes to their policies regarding the treatment of unaccompanied alien children in the United States. The senators expressed concerns about the potential dangers and deficiencies in the agency's current practices.The senators specifically highlighted the ORR's Proposed Rule, which is already being enforced in parts, and its implications for...
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Sen. Johnson Calls for Transparency on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Efficacy
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has criticized the Department of Defense (DOD) for its lack of transparency regarding the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. In a letter to Secretary Lloyd Austin, Senator Johnson expressed his concern over the Army's recent letter to discharged service members who had refused to comply with the mandatory vaccination order. The letter allowed them to request a correction of their records and potentially apply to return to service.Senator Johnson argued that allowing service members to request corrections or potential re-entry falls short of...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Demanding Transparency Related To Taxpayer-Funded Voter-Mobilization Plans
On November 28, 2023, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin, along with 21 of his Senate GOP colleagues, sent a letter to President Biden expressing concerns over the lack of transparency regarding Biden's Executive Order 14019. This order instructs federal agencies to engage in voter mobilization and submit plans to the White House for doing so. The senators are questioning whether this order violates federal law, which prohibits agencies from spending federal funds without congressional authorization.The senators wrote, "We are concerned by your failure to respond to...
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Sen. Johnson Joins GOP Lawmakers in Calling for Ukraine Funding to be Tied to Border Security
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Senate GOP colleagues, and members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) in a press conference calling for Ukraine funding to be contingent on securing the southern border. Sen. Johnson emphasized the need to address the clear and present danger that President Biden's open border policy poses to America. He urged Senate Republicans to deny cloture to any spending bill that does not include hard metrics for reducing the flow of illegal migrants.During the press conference, Sen. Johnson stated,...
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Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has announced that his staff will be holding mobile office hours in various locations across the state. These office hours provide constituents with the opportunity to meet with Senator Johnson's staff and seek assistance with federal matters.The mobile office hours will be held on different dates and times at the following locations:- Vilas County Office Hours: - Date: Friday, December 1 - Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - Location: Eagle River City Hall, 525 E. Maple St., Eagle River, WI 54521- Oneida...
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Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has announced that his staff will be holding mobile office hours at various locations in the state. These office hours provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with Senator Johnson's staff and seek assistance with federal matters.The office hours will be held on Thursday, November 30, and Friday, December 1, at different times and locations across several counties in Wisconsin. Each session will last for an hour, during which constituents can discuss their concerns and seek help with issues related to federal...
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Sen. Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin has announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours to assist constituents with federal matters. These office hours will provide an opportunity for individuals to meet with Senator Johnson's staff and request assistance with federal agencies.The mobile office hours will be held at various locations across different counties in Wisconsin. The first set of office hours will take place on Wednesday, November 22nd, in Kewaunee County. The office hours will be held at Algoma City Hall, located at 416 Fremont St.,...
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Sen. Johnson Raises Concerns About NIAID Official's Actions
On November 16, 2023, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, addressed concerns to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm regarding the actions of Dr. David Morens, a senior scientific advisor at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Senator Johnson revealed a recently obtained email that suggests Dr. Morens may have obstructed oversight efforts and violated federal record keeping laws.In a letter to Secretary Becerra and...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Peters in Bipartisan Legislation Recognizing the Service of Hmong Veterans During Vietnam War
On Thursday, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced bipartisan legislation called the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation aims to recognize the distinguished service of the Hmong veterans who fought alongside American troops in the Vietnam War by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal.During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruited and trained Hmong men to assist American troops in their fight against the communist North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao. Despite the risks to themselves and...