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J. Bennett Johnston

J. Bennett Johnston

3/27/2025, 12:52 PM

J. Bennett Johnston Congressional Service

J. Bennett Johnston is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. JOHN served as a Senator for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 13 terms in congress.

J. Bennett Johnston participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 756 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2310 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

John Johnston supports tax cuts for businesses and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for reducing government spending and lowering the national debt.


Agriculture

Conservative

John Johnston prioritizes policies that support large-scale farming and agribusiness. He advocates for reduced regulations on agricultural operations and increased access to international markets.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

John Johnston supports strict immigration policies, including enhanced border security and limited pathways to citizenship. He opposes sanctuary cities and advocates for merit-based immigration.


Education

Conservative

John Johnston favors school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools. He supports reducing federal involvement in education, emphasizing local and state control.


Energy

Conservative

John Johnston advocates for expanding fossil fuel production, including oil and natural gas, to achieve energy independence. He supports reducing regulations on the energy sector.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

John Johnston is skeptical of climate change regulations, emphasizing economic impacts over environmental concerns. He supports voluntary industry measures over federal mandates.


Healthcare

Conservative

John Johnston supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act with market-based solutions. He advocates for increased competition among insurers and health savings accounts.


Housing

Conservative

John Johnston supports eliminating federal regulations that he views as obstructing housing development. He advocates for local solutions to address housing shortages.


Transportation

Conservative

John Johnston supports increased investment in infrastructure through public-private partnerships. He advocates for reducing federal oversight in transportation planning.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

John Johnston advocates for reforms to improve the efficiency and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He supports increased funding for veterans' services and healthcare.


Voting rights

Extremely conservative

John Johnston supports measures such as voter ID laws to enhance election security. He is cautious about expanding voting methods, emphasizing the integrity of the election process.

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Latest Bills

Strength in Diversity Act of 2026
Bill S 4535June 4, 2026
Scientific Integrity Act
Bill S 4545June 4, 2026
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Bill SRES 737June 4, 2026
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Bill S 3023June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 86June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 103June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Bill HJRES 194June 4, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Bill HRES 1339June 4, 2026