Rogers Praises Election of Mike Johnson as Speaker

Washington, DC, October 25, 2023

U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, praised the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, to serve as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

"The election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House sends a strong message to our adversaries. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, he has a deep knowledge of the threats facing our nation and has a proven track record in working to counter those threats, particularly from China. Every member of this committee understands how critical the National Defense Authorization Act is for our national security, Mike is no different. The NDAA boosts our national defense, provides for our servicemembers, and deters our adversaries. I look forward to working with Speaker Johnson to advance the National Defense Authorization Act later this year."