WASHINGTON - In an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about the ongoing partial government shutdown and his Shutdown Fairness Act, which would pay...
Johnson Addresses Immigration and Border Security, Synagogue Shooting on Fox News
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, appeared on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo...
Johnson Discusses Border Security, Attempted Bomb Attacks on Fox News
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, appeared on Fox News' "Your World" Thursday to discuss the group of...
Johnson Discusses Trip to China, Border Security, and FBI on Fox News
WASHINGTON - In appearances on Fox News Thursday night and Friday morning, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and member...
Committee Approves Johnson-Backed Boots on the Border Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after the Boots on the Border Act, legislation he has sponsored along with U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and...
Senator Johnson Unveils New State-Based Visa Pilot Program
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, unveiled a new state-based visa pilot program Wednesday that would...
Johnson, Sessions Introduce Bill Prompting Return Of Unaccompanied Illegal Immigrant Children
WASHINGTON - Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and the...
Senator Johnson Disappointed that Refugee Bill is Blocked
Senate Democrats prevent debate on American Safety Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) ActWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked the consideration of the American Safety Against Foreign...
Johnson Leads Senate Bill on Syrian Refugees
Bill requires that supplemental certifications and background investigations be completed prior to the admission of certain refugees Serves as a companion bill to House legislation being...
Chairman, Committee Learn About Incentives for Central American Migration
"We share the same goal — we all want everybody to have the opportunity to build a good life for themselves and their families."WASHINGTON — "We have to secure our borders," Chairman Ron Johnson...
Opening Statement of Chairman Ron Johnson Risky Business: Examining GAO’s 2015 List of High Risk Government Programs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing Wednesday titled, "Risky Business: Examining GAO's 2015 List...
Chairman Johnson Leads Bipartisan Delegation to South Texas
WASHINGTON — Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), along with Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) will travel to Corpus Christi, Hidalgo and McAllen, Texas this weekend to meet...
Homeland Security Committee Examines Consequences of President’s Immigration Actions
Washington — Chairman Ron Johnson held his second Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 4, titled "Deferred Action on Immigration: Implications and...
Chairman, Ranking Member to Hold Hearing on Deferred Action on Immigration
WASHINGTON - Chairman Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. The purpose will be to examine the logistical, financial and...
Johnson Introduces Secure the Border First Act of 2015 with Cornyn and Flake
Washington - Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced Secure the Border First Act of 2015 with Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) today to serve as a first step to securing...
Johnson to Host Facebook Q&A on Immigration/Border Security
Washington - Sen. Ron Johnson will host a one-hour Facebook Q&A on Wednesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 2 p.m. CT. This is the senator's first Facebook Q&A. He remarked, "Social media allows me...
Radio Release: Johnson Preview’s Obama’s Immigration Executive Action
Washington - Senator Johnson made these remarks previewing President Obama's prime time address announcing his executive action on immigration:Senator Johnson, as incoming Chairman of the Homeland...
Johnson Reacts to Immigration Executive Action
Washington - Sen. Johnson issued this statement following President Obama's remarks on immigration executive action:"Tonight, President Obama declared a series of immigration actions through...
Johnson Responds To President’s Announcement of Immigration Executive Action
Washington - Senator Johnson made these remarks on President Obama's announcement that he will take executive action on immigration Thursday: "Issuing an executive order on immigration and...
Radio Release: Johnson Comments on Immigration Reform
Washington, D.C. - Senator Johnson made these remarks about his thoughts on immigration reform through the Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee in the new congress.Senator Johnson,...