US Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI)
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Sen. Johnson Presses HHS, FDA, CDC, and NIH for Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events
On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson sent a letter to top U.S. health officials at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Institutes of Health (NIH), calling for transparency and complete responses regarding the COVID-19 vaccines and other aspects of the pandemic. This marks the senator's 60th public letter to U.S. government agencies on the COVID-19 pandemic.In the letter, Senator Johnson emphasized the responsibility of these health officials to provide...
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Sen. Johnson Joins GOP Colleagues in Demanding Aid Package to Israel be Kept Separate from Ukraine Funding
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and seven other Senate GOP colleagues in a letter to Senate Leadership, urging them to keep the federal assistance to Israel separate from any funding for Ukraine. The senators expressed their concern over President Biden's plan to pair tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine with any new request for federal assistance to Israel.The senators emphasized that the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine are two separate and unrelated matters that should not be treated as a "package deal." They argued...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Letter to Biden Administration on Improper Placement of Acting Sec. of Labor Julie Su in Presidential Succession
On October 18, 2023, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, along with 28 Republican Senate colleagues, sent a letter to President Biden demanding clarification regarding the improper placement of Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, in the presidential line of succession. They are calling on the President to withdraw Su's nomination and put forward a nominee who can be confirmed to the position of Secretary of Labor.The letter highlights the fact that Julie Su has not received Senate confirmation and faces bipartisan opposition to her nomination. Despite this, the Biden...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Resolution Supporting Israel
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joined a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas and reaffirming the United States' commitment to Israel's security. The resolution, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch and Chairman Ben Cardin, received support from almost all members of the U.S. Senate.In a show of unity, Senators Johnson, Risch, and Cardin were joined on the resolution by prominent lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senators Tim Kaine, Dan Sullivan,...
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Sen. Johnson and Rep. Gallagher Call for Repeal of the 1974 Budget Law to Stop the Cycle of Government Shutdowns
In an op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher have outlined the necessary steps Congress should take to address the ongoing issue of last-minute massive spending bills that burden future generations. The lawmakers argue that it is time to repeal and replace the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which has failed to bring fiscal sanity.One of the key points made by Johnson and Gallagher is the need to end government shutdowns. They highlight the success of this approach in their home state of...
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U.S. Senators Take Stand Against Non-Appropriations Bills in Letter to Majority Leader Schumer
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and 18 of his Republican Senate colleagues in a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, asserting their refusal to consent or vote on any Senate floor item unrelated to appropriations bills. The senators also urged Leader Schumer to outline his plan for the Senate to pass the 12 appropriations bills through an open amendment process and conference them with the House to avoid a December omnibus spending package. With just 44 days of government funding remaining after the...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Opposing Biden FCC’s Internet Takeover
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and 40 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the failed, heavy-handed Obama-era regulations of the internet.In a letter addressed to Chairwoman Rosenworcel, the senators highlighted the flaws in the Democrats' argument regarding net neutrality. They emphasized that the fearmongering claims made by the Democrats, such as the notion that Americans would...
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U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Urges Congress to End Government Shutdowns with Bipartisan Legislation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) delivered a powerful speech on the Senate floor on Friday, calling for an end to government shutdowns and highlighting the dysfunction in Washington. The senator proposed a one-time 14-day Continuing Resolution (C.R.) to fund the government at previous year's levels, in an effort to prevent a shutdown.Sen. Johnson reiterated his support for the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023, which aims...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Call to Keep Senate in Session Until All Spending Bills Get Debated and Passed
On October 5, 2023, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, along with 12 of his Republican Senate colleagues, joined together in urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to keep the U.S. Senate in session until all 12 appropriations bills have been debated and passed. This call comes after Congress recently averted a shutdown and set a November 17 deadline for a new spending agreement.In their letter to Senator Schumer, the senators emphasized the importance of completing the appropriations work before the deadline. They stated, "We urge you to modify the Senate calendar so that we...
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U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Announces Mobile Office Hours for Constituents
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has announced that his staff will be holding mobile office hours at various locations to provide constituents with the opportunity to seek assistance on federal matters. These office hours are aimed at helping individuals with their concerns and requests related to federal agencies.Sen. Johnson’s staff will be available at the following times and locations:Langlade County Office HoursDate: Wednesday, October 4Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Location: White Lake Village Hall,...
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U.S. Senator Introduces Legislation to Reduce Burdensome Government Regulations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined forces with Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and seven other GOP colleagues to reintroduce the Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act. The purpose of this legislation is to alleviate taxpayers from burdensome and outdated government regulations and streamline the disposal process for unnecessary agency regulations.The Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act aims to create a mechanism that will eliminate multiple regulations originating from federal executive branch agencies through a joint...
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Sen. Johnson and Republican Colleagues Demand Accountability on DOD Official with Iran Ties
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and twenty-nine of his Republican colleagues signed a letter demanding a full account of actions by a senior Pentagon official who allegedly served as part of an Iranian influence operation. The official in question is Ariane Tabatabai, the Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.According to leaked emails, Tabatabai allegedly engaged in an Iranian government-linked initiative to bolster Iran's image and reinforce Tehran's national security priorities. She reportedly...
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Sen. Johnson Joins Colleagues in Bill to Keep Border Agents Paid During Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has shown his support for the Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act, alongside U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and four other Republican colleagues. This bill aims to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, as well as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents and contractors, continue to receive their paychecks in the event of a government shutdown.Sen. Johnson emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, "The record-breaking number of migrants pouring across our southern border does not stop during a government...