WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) Tuesday announced that his guest for the president's address to Congress will be Tim Wendler of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Tim is a leading advocate of right to...
Johnson Praises Nomination of Ajit Pai as FCC Chairman
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this Monday regarding President Trump's nomination of Ajit Pai to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):"Ajit Pai's deep...
Johnson, Barrasso, Enzi, Baldwin, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Gray Wolf Bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced bipartisan legislation...
Johnson Encouraged by Senate Effort to Pass Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act
WASHINGTON - Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this Thursday following an attempt by the Senate Wednesday night to pass the Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act by unanimous consent:"There was an effort...
Johnson Statement on Court Suspension of Overtime Rule
OSHKOSH — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said this Wednesday regarding a Texas Federal District Judge granting a...
DirecTV Submits Support for Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Petition to FCC
Petition asks FCC to allow in-state signals to northern Wisconsin residents trying to access Packers games and Wisconsin news; DirecTV says it will support itWASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson...
Johnson Criticizes Partisan Blocking of Bill for Terminally Ill Patients
WASHINGTON — A bill to provide terminally ill patients a chance to try to save their lives — a bill that has 42 cosponsors in the Senate — was blocked Wednesday by Senate Minority Leader Harry...
Johnson Calls on Fellow Senators to Pass Bill to Give Terminally Ill Patients Hope
Johnson: "I'd certainly love their co-sponsorship of this very simple bill that just allows these state right-to-try bills to operate — that allow heroes like Dr. Delpassand to give their patients...
Johnson Releases New ‘Hey, Wisconsin’ Episode
Podcast looks at the cost of Clinton's recklessnessWASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released a new episode of his podcast, "Hey, Wisconsin," on Thursday. He spoke with News/Talk 1130 WISN's...
Johnson, Alexander Lead 44 Senators in Introducing Congressional Review Act to Stop Backward ‘Time Card’ Overtime Rule
‘Time card' rule would raise college tuition, cut nonprofit services, send nation's workers backward—demoting millions of workers back to punching the clock, unable to negotiate flexible work...
Johnson Speaking on Overtime Rule on Senate Floor Dismantles Obama Regulations
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, went to the Senate floor Tuesday alongside his colleague Sen. Lamar Alexander...
Johnson Releases ‘Hey, Wisconsin’ Podcast
Guest: Vicki McKennaTopic: FDA regulations on e-cigarettes and small businessesWASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the second episode of his new podcast, "Hey, Wisconsin," on Thursday....
ICYMI: Johnson Discusses TSA Wait Lines with DHS Official
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas...
Johnson Amendments to Empower Government Watchdogs Pass Senate
WASHINGTON — Language offered by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) that would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies from denying their watchdogs access to documents they need to...
Johnson Seeks Answers from FDA on Burdensome E-Cigarette Regulations
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf...
Johnson Applauds Passage of MOBILE NOW out of Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) lauded the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Thursday after it passed a bill to clear away regulatory obstacles to deploying broadband...
Johnson Co-Sponsors Bill to Block Costly Lame Duck Regulations
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Thursday in introducing bicameral legislation to prevent a surge in costly federal...
Johnson Comments on Passage of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act Conference Report
Report Includes Preclearance Authorization Bill and Permanent Internet Tax Freedom ActurlWASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this Thursday following the passage of the Trade Facilitation and...
Johnson Applauds Supreme Court’s Hold on Obama’s Burdensome Carbon Rule
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this about the Supreme Court's decision to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's implementation of the Obama electricity plan:"The Supreme Court's...
Johnson Acts to Reverse Political Ruling on Wolves
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Friday called on the federal government to protect Wisconsin farmers, sportsmen and loggers, introducing an amendment that would allow state wildlife...