Press Releases
Award Honors Congresswoman Johnson for Her Support of National Parks in the 113th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (Wednesday, July 15th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). The award recognizes Congresswoman Johnson’s votes during the 113th Congress that contributed to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks.
WASHINGTON, DC – (Tuesday, July 14th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recognized the 50th anniversary of the landmark Older Americans Act which President Lyndon Johnson signed into law on July 14, 1965. The Older Americans Act funds critical services that help keep older adults healthy and independent – services such as meals-on-wheels and other nutrition pr
WASHINGTON, DC - (Tuesday, July 14th, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in response to the President’s announcement of the nuclear deal with Iran:
WASHINGTON, DC – (Monday, July 13th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released a report showcasing infrastructure needs in the state of Texas. With only 18 days left before the Highway Trust Fund expires on July 31st, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
WASHINGTON, DC - (Friday, July 10th, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act:
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - (Wednesday, July 8th, 2015) - Last week, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson participated in a conference titled "Building Bridges of Peace through Culture and Faith," hosted by Judy Chen Hseih and the Hwazan World Education Foundation. The conference was held in Taipei, Taiwan and focused on utilizing culture and faith to promote peace.
WASHINGTON, DC - (Wednesday, July 8th, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement following the vote on the House consideration of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, a reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act:
WASHINGTON, DC - (Wednesday, July 8th, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson applauded the passage of H.Res. 310, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Srebrenica.
Upholding Fair Housing Regulations Compels Local Jurisdictions to Identify and Remove Barriers to Fair Housing
WASHINGTON, DC – (Wednesday, July 8th, 2015) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) introduction of a fair housing regulation entitled Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), a rule aimed at promoting harmonious, stable and prosperous communities and locales:
Washington, D.C. - (Thursday, July 2nd, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in recognition of the anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, one of the most sweeping pieces of civil rights legislation since Reconstruction: