What They Are Saying: Conservative, Industry, and State Leaders Commend Speaker Johnson and House Republicans’ Record in 2025

WASHINGTON - One year into unified Republican leadership under President Trump, conservatives, industry leaders, and state-elected officials are praising Speaker Johnson and House Republicans for delivering a historically productive 2025. From historic tax relief and border security to regulatory reform and energy independence, leaders across the country are highlighting a year defined by results, accountability, and a renewed focus on the American people.

STATE LEADERS

"This year has produced historic achievements from Republicans here in Louisiana and from our very own leaders representing us in Washington DC. Under the Leadership of Speaker Johnson and President Trump, Congressional Republicans have delivered for the American people by passing and extending historic tax cuts, restoring American energy dominance, securing needed welfare reforms, cutting regulation and red-tape, and fully funding border security and immigration enforcement. What's most impressive is these historic achievements have been made with historically slim majority. I am extremely proud of our congressional delegation and the great work of my friend, Speaker Johnson, who continues to show his quality."

- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry

"2025 was the year that President Trump and congressional Republicans led by Speaker Mike Johnson put American families first again by passing historic tax cuts, investing in rural healthcare, and securing America's southern border after the failures of the Biden Administration. Speaker Johnson doesn't just support Arkansas in Congress; he understands our state's needs because his hometown is only a few miles across the state line in Louisiana. I'm honored to call him not just a partner and neighbor but also a friend, and I look forward to his continued leadership next year."

- Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

"There's no question that 2025 was a great year for Speaker Johnson, House Republicans and our country. Whether it was historic tax cuts, strengthening our border and national security, unleashing American energy production, or eliminating burdensome regulations, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans have delivered tremendous results on behalf of Americans. Mississippi is excited to continue partnering with them in 2026 to put America first."
- Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves

"This year, American families enjoyed historic tax relief, a secure border, and lower costs thanks to the dedication of Speaker Johnson and President Trump. Montana will continue to work with our Congressional delegation and the Trump administration to support hardworking Americans."

- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte

"Under the leadership of Speaker Johnson and in partnership with President Trump, House Republicans delivered real results for the American people in 2025 - from providing historic tax relief for working families, investing in rural health care and unleashing U.S. energy production to restoring border security and cutting the Biden-era red tape burdening our economy. They've put our country back on track and laid the foundation for an even more prosperous 2026 as we celebrate the 250^th anniversary of our nation's independence with pride and optimism."

- North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong

"In 2025, President Trump and congressional Republicans - under the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson - refocused Washington on the priorities of American families. They are addressing affordability head on by delivering meaningful tax relief and strengthening access to healthcare, especially for rural America. The One Big Beautiful Bill championed by President Trump and congressional Republicans will deliver the Rural Healthcare Transformation grants to Idaho and other states, leading to expanded access to care, more support for the rural health workforce, modernized facilities and technology, and new innovative models of care delivery across rural Idaho. Idaho looks forward to continuing to work with our partners at the federal level to make life better and more affordable for the people we serve."

- Idaho Governor Brad Little

"Republican Attorneys General are proud to be freedom's frontline working with Speaker Johnson and President Trump to preserve, promote, and protect America's greatness for generations to come. In the past 11 months, there has been a record amount of policy wins from securing the border and stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl, to reducing burdensome and costly regulations to stopping waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars such as those in Minnesota. These monumental steps to make America more affordable, safer, and great again would not be possible without the work of President Trump and his entire team, Republican AGs, Speaker Johnson, and Republican AG alums like Senators Eric Schmitt and Ashley Moody."
- Adam Piper, Executive Director, Republican Attorneys General Association

"House Republicans and Speaker Johnson have shown what's possible when conservatives lead, passing historic tax relief, cutting the Biden-era regulations that drove up costs, securing the border, and advancing President Trump's America First agenda, we head into 2026, state Republicans are building on that success, taking the fight to Democrats' out of touch progressive policies, locking in conservative wins at the state level, and delivering the affordability and accountability voters are demanding."
- Edith Jorge-Tuñón, President, Republican State Leadership Committee

"The Rule of Law Defense Fund is proud to work alongside President Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson, and Attorneys General across the country to uphold the rule of law and deliver real results for the American people. Under President Trump's leadership and Speaker Johnson's effective stewardship of the House, an agenda is advancing that strengthens public safety, promotes economic growth, and reins in federal overreach. We are proud to build on these successes and will remain fully committed to working with our partners to defend the Constitution and protect conservative values."
- Whitney Lipscomb, President, Rule of Law Defense Fund

CONSERVATIVE & COMMUNITY LEADERS

"With an historically narrow margin Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans, working with President Trump and coordinating with Senate leader Thune have passed historic legislation despite endless Democratic partisanship and obstruction. Historians will study the amazing achievement for decades."
- Hon. Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House

"Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, House Republicans have delivered on tax relief for seniors and others on fixed incomes. Their continued fight to protect senior citizens lowers the cost of living and ensures they keep more of their hard-earned dollars."
- Saul Anuzis, President, 60+ Association

"Speaker Johnson and House Republicans stood shoulder to shoulder with President Trump to strengthen the American economy through pro-growth, pro-family tax reforms, while reining in wasteful spending and rolling back burdensome regulations. They advanced the sanctity of human life by cutting off taxpayer funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. They stood unwavering with Israel in its fight against Hamas terrorists, affirming our closest ally's right to self-defense and forcefully rejecting antisemitism in all its forms. And they showed principled leadership in defending religious liberty, both at home and around the world."
- Jordan Sekulow, President and CEO, ACLJ Action

"ADF commends Speaker Mike Johnson for his courage and commitment to advocating for women and families. Under his leadership, the House defunded Planned Parenthood, protected women's sports, created new tax credits for education choice, and prevented taxpayer funding of dangerous gender transition procedures on kids. ADF is honored to stand with the Speaker and looks forward to continuing the important work of safeguarding life, free speech, parental rights, and religious liberty in 2026."
- Kristen Waggoner, CEO, President, and Chief Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom

"Speaker Johnson has led a closely divided, fractious conference of House Republicans with exemplary wisdom and patriotism, and in the process, he delivered major pro-growth tax reform and a solid defense authorization bill."
- Robert Doar, President, American Enterprise Institute

"Speaker Johnson and House leadership deserve tremendous credit for steering the slimmest majority in history to deliver once-in-a-generation policy wins. By preventing the largest tax hike in history and instead securing the largest tax cut, advancing regulatory and permitting reforms to unleash affordable American energy, and standing firm against costly Obamacare expansions, they've charted a course toward lower costs, greater energy security, and sustained prosperity for decades to come. 2025 was a year of historic achievements, and we can't wait to build on that success in 2026 to show Americans what's possible with leadership that embraces policies grounded in freedom and opportunity for all."
- Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Americans for Prosperity

"President Trump, Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune, and America First champions in Congress have taken bold action this past year to deliver big wins for an America First agenda. Wages are up, inflation is stopped, costs are down, and our border is secure. Landmark legislation like the Working Families Tax Cuts and rescissions acts means families will receive large tax refunds next year, and seniors and workers will keep more money in their pockets that would otherwise have been taken in taxes on tips, overtime, and social security benefits. Further actions, such as reigning in trillions of taxpayer dollars spent on runaway foreign aid and woke international projects that violate our values, finally put American taxpayers first, and legislation that cuts complex bureaucratic red tape to access American energy is lowering energy costs for families and American small businesses. A touchstone of this year in Congress has been Speaker Johnson's push to codify the America First agenda. The bottom line is that our Nation is stronger and more secure than it was this time last year because the Trump Administration and conservatives in Congress are building momentum by uniting our movement and delivering on the mandate the American people overwhelmingly voted for one year ago."
- Greg Sindelar, Acting President and CEO, America First Policy Institute

"Throughout 2025, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans consistently fought by President Trump's side and for the American people. From passing the transformative One Big Beautiful Bill which gives working families unprecedent tax relief to fighting back against Democrats' destructive government shutdown, Congressional Republicans always put America First. Looking ahead to next year, Americans should feel confident that our movement will continue delivering historic wins for them."
- America First Works

"Speaker Johnson and the House GOP deserve credit for making 2025 an historic year for America's seniors. The working families tax cuts, signed by President Trump on Independence Day, provided a new deduction for middle class seniors, cut taxes on small businesses across the country, and funded much needed border protections. Our over 2 million seniors across the country testified for key Congressional committees, recorded videos highlighting policy wins for seniors, and sent tens of thousands of messages to Congress in 2025. AMAC Action looks forward to continuing to work hand in hand with Speaker Johnson to improve the lives of America's seniors."
- Andy Mangione, Senior Vice President, AMAC Action

"The American Association of Christian Schools applauds Speaker Mike Johnson for his skillful leadership navigating complex legislative challenges-proving once again that principled politics can achieve consequential results. We are especially grateful for his steadfast efforts to protect and advance the Federal Student Scholarship provisions within the Working Families Tax Cut act. Thanks to his tireless work, alongside countless dedicated colleagues and advocates, American families will soon enjoy greater freedom to select Christ-centered educational environments that best nurture their children's faith, character, and learning."
- Jamison Coppola, Government Relations Director, AACS

"CPAC applauds the House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, for the decisive victories they have delivered for the American people this year. Working alongside President Donald J. Trump, Speaker Johnson has brought bold, America First initiatives to the House floor and successfully passed legislation to fix the mess left behind by Joe Biden and his inept administration. In 2025, House Republicans advanced legislation to secure our border, unleash American energy, protect girls in sports, and pass one big, beautiful bill that delivered real relief to hardworking Americans-actions that are already making a meaningful difference across the country. As we head into 2026, there is still much work left to do. CPAC remains committed to working with Speaker Johnson to end the persecution of Christians and Jews at home and abroad, protect the most vulnerable from the horrors of human trafficking, and pursue common-sense solutions that continue the fight against the Left's dangerous communist ideology. We look forward to continuing our work with President Trump and Speaker Johnson to keep America strong and to Make America Great Again."
- Matt Schlapp, Chairman, CPAC

"Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership has been instrumental each and every step of the way this year to deliver historic tax relief, deregulation, lower energy costs, a stronger defense, and a better future for all Americans. These reforms that will bring more affordability for hardworking Americans were passed by Speaker Johnson and his colleagues in the United States House of Representatives, even with extremely narrow conservative majorities. We are proud to call Speaker Johnson an ALEC alumnus."
- Lisa B. Nelson, Chief Executive Officer & Jonathan Williams, President of the American Legislative Exchange Council

"After last year's historic election, House Republicans have made good on their pro-family campaign promises with a very productive 2025. From expanding the child tax credit and paid family leave as well as defunding Big Abortion, to passing legislation to protect women's sports and banning and defunding harmful sex-change procedures for minors, the House GOP has consistently prioritized pro-family issues and advanced President Trump's America First agenda. We are thankful for the steady leadership of Speaker Johnson and his team which was so important in making these wins possible, and we look forward to continuing to work with them to achieve even more victories for the American family in 2026."
- Terry Schilling, President, American Principles Project

"2025 was a historic year for school choice with the long-sought passage of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which benefits children in both public and private schools through private gifts in exchange for a tax credit to the donor. For too long, education was seen as a one-size-fits-all system. Now, countless families will be able to choose whatever educational setting is best for the child. Speaker Johnson deserves great credit for shepherding this critical legislation through the 119th Congress! We commend his strong leadership on behalf of the nation's children and their educational opportunities."
-P. George Tryfiaties, VP for Public Policy and Legal Affairs, Association of Christian Schools International

"President Trump and Republicans in Congress protected taxpayers from the largest tax increase in American history by permanently extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts while building upon their success with additional pro-growth tax relief for working families. By passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, the Republican Congress raised take-home pay for workers, created jobs, boosted manufacturing and grew the American economy. Thanks to the hard work of the GOP Congress, America can now outcompete China and Europe with lower taxation and less regulation. Not by the lower wagers and less competition offered by the Biden Administration. The bill delivered a final blow to the failed legacy of the Biden Administration by repealing the Green New Deal subsides that drove inflation and forced taxpayers to fund corporate welfare for Democrat special interests. The Republican Congress also delivered historic improvements to buttress our Medicaid system - a program designed to help pregnant women, the disabled, the elderly, and children - by implementing common sense work requirements for able-bodied adults. These improvements prioritize care for the most vulnerable Medicaid recipients, save the program from financial ruin, and are overwhelmingly supported by voters. Americans for Tax Reform looks forward to working with the Republican Congress to deliver even more wins in 2026."
- Grover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform

"While I join my colleagues in acknowledging the impactful legislative achievements realized under the leadership of Speaker Johnson and the Republican Conference in 2025, I especially want to recognize the moral power of the Speaker's personal example as he operates with the slimmest of majority party status. His authenticity has inspired trust across the Conservative movement and caused many of its member organizations to be force-multipliers of the Trump/GOP America First Agenda! This collaboration and effective governance will be needed in 2026!"
- J. Kenneth Blackwell, Chairman, Conservative Action Project (CAP)

"CatholicVote appreciates the 119th Congress and all it has accomplished. The list for families includes, passing the Laken Riley Act that protects U.S. citizens from criminal illegal immigrants; passing the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently reclassifying this dangerous drug; used the Congressional Review Act to stop numerous Biden-era business and family destroying regulations; cut $9 billion from wasteful programs such as PBS and NPR; codified over 50 of President Trump's Executive Orders; and, of course, passed the One Big Beautiful Bill.

"The OBBB prevented a major tax hike by making permanent cuts from President Trump's first term, while also including new provisions that benefit workers and parents seeking a better education for their children.

"Using the Congressional Review Act, Congress passed at least seven resolutions to repeal Biden-era regulations, including measures to block EPA methane fees, ocean energy rules, and appliance efficiency standards, signaling a focus on deregulation.

"None of this could have happened without the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA. It was the Speaker's leadership that gave us the first defunding of the abortion industry in decades, he also was instrumental in keeping the commodification of women and children from the final defense bill.

"We look forward to working on additional issues with Congress as we approach this great nation's 250th anniversary. Halting dangerous abortion drugs, ensuring health care is pro-life and pro-patient, and a host of affordability issues, from education to housing."
- Kelsey Reinhardt, President, CatholicVote

"The 119th Congress hit the ground running with oversight hearings to determine which programs are efficient and which are wasteful, enacted one of the largest tax cut bills in history to ensure that American families businesses can keep more of their hard-earned money, eliminated burdensome regulations adopted during the Biden administration, and set the stage for more cuts in waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement during the second session in 2026."
- Tom Schatz, President, Citizens Against Government Waste

"There's no doubt about it: 2025 was a Blockbuster year for conservatives and Republicans thanks to DJT and the fearless leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson. The string of policy victories has been unprecedented: the Trump tax cut bill, the deregulations, the biggest school choice expansion EVER, combined with the pro-America energy policies that have made the USA the energy dominant nation in the world. And we should also remember that the budget deficit and inflation are FINALLY coming down as we grow the economy and cut fraud from the federal budget. It's an A+ performance for prosperity, and it's just getting started."
- Stephen Moore co-founder of Unleash Prosperity

"Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) applauds Speaker Johnson for his leadership in 2025. His historic Working Families Tax Cut defunded Big Abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood of hard-earned American taxpayer dollars for the first time in American history, relieved tax burdens on American families, bolstered school choice, and expanded pro-family child tax credits; and with the passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, the Speaker affirmed that women and girls deserve safety, fairness, and opportunity in their sports categories and competitions. These are just some of the reasons why Speaker Johnson received CWALAC's 2025 William Wilberforce Award. At this critical moment in our nation's history, we give thanks to God for the wise and steady leadership of Speaker Johnson and look forward to working with him in 2026."
- Penny Nance, CEO and President, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee

"Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have worked tirelessly to deliver for the American people and secure the passage of President Trump's agenda. Congress did exactly what our country needed them to do: They passed the Working Families Tax Cut, secured the border, cut destructive regulations, while making cities safe and our nation at peace. Working with President Trump our economy is healing after being crushed under the destructive Biden Presidency. With Speaker Johnson's historically exceptional leadership, I know House Republicans will continue to deliver for us all in 2026!"
- Bob McEwen, US House of Representatives Fmr. Member, Ohio

"Speaker Johnson's efforts to navigate deeply complex policy debates in this political environment are extraordinary. The number of wins secured in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has turned it into a game changer in the relationship between Washington D.C. and the states. These times are meant for serious leaders, and Speaker Johnson has risen to that challenge time after time."
- Sal Nuzzo, Executive Director, Consumers Defense

"Speaker Mike Johnson is the reason the US House of Representatives passed not once, but twice, the SAVE Act, to require documentary proof of US citizenship to register to vote. Despite the constant attacks by the left, Speaker Johnson remained steadfast in his resolve to fight against noncitizen voting in America and for election integrity in our voting system. Speaker Johnson is dedicated to protecting our elections, protecting life, protecting our borders and helping President Trump save our country. Speaker Johnson is an amazing leader who has managed to hold together a tiny majority for big successes in Congress for America. I am so grateful to God that He has given us this great man at such a time as this, to lead the US House of Representatives."
- Cleta Mitchell, Founder and Chairman, Election Integrity Network

"Speaker Mike Johnson and the House Republican Leadership have delivered impressive victories in 2025 that will help fight poverty, reduce government dependency, encourage personal responsibility, increase opportunities for all Americans to prosper, ensure that parents are able to guide the education and upbringing of their children, protect religious freedom, and uphold the value and dignity of all human life. The One Big Beautiful Bill/Working Families Tax Cut will enable American families and small businesses to keep more of their hard-earned income, ensure that benefits are only going to eligible recipients, and require those who are able to work to do so. The bill strengthens the Opportunity Zones initiative, helps parents educate children in the school of their choice, secures our nation's border, and ensures that taxpayer funds are not financing the Big Abortion industry. Despite a parliamentary setback in the Senate, Speaker Johnson and the leadership team have advanced additional measures to protect minors from harmful transgender procedures and to protect taxpayers from being forced to finance them. We look forward to working with you in 2026 to build on these outstanding accomplishments."
- Donald T. Eason, President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

"House Republicans have achieved tremendous success in 2025! Due to the incredible leadership of Speaker Johnson, the House successfully passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill, rescissions package and voted to keep the government open without compromising their principles. They have voted to protect children, secure our nations borders, strengthen our military, keep men out of women's sports, cut waste and fraud, and more. Ultimately, American families benefit the most from the GOP's hard work. We look forward to continuing these pro-family efforts in 2026."
- Kris Ullman, President, Eagle Forum

"Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered one of the most consequential governing years in modern history. They enacted $1.6 trillion in historic spending reduction to address the erosion of the nation's debt capacity. They advanced meaningful reforms to Medicaid and Food Stamps that will preserve the programs for their intended beneficiaries by reducing systemic abuse. And they partnered with the administration to eliminate hundreds of billions of dollars in unnecessary regulations, helping to reduce the cost of living for American families."
- Paul Winfree, President and CEO, EPIC

"Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republican Congress have delivered historic, transformative legislation that has our country back on track after the failed policies of the Biden Administration. The GOP Congress has cut taxes, passed historic school choice legislation, repealed job-killing Biden regulations, defunded Planned Parenthood, secured the border, strengthened the family, protected girls sports, and codified almost 70 Trump executive orders into law. Speaker Johnson and his colleagues have been indispensable as we truly make America great again."
- Ralph Reed, Founder and Chairman, Faith & Freedom Coalition

"Nearly 250 years after our nation's founding, America's commitment to freedom endures because of leaders willing to act with clarity, courage, and conviction. Family Policy Alliance is grateful for the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson and the House Republican Conference as they advance policies that strengthen families and secure our nation's future. This Congress has delivered historic tax relief for American families, worked to secure the border, rolled back burdensome regulations, and taken meaningful steps to defend life, protect children, preserve fairness in women's sports, and uphold parents' rights. Family Policy Alliance is proud to stand alongside these leaders as we continue advancing faith, strengthening families, and defending freedom for the next generation."
- Craig DeRoche, President and CEO, Family Policy Alliance

"This year's National Defense Authorization Act proves that when it comes to defending America and our allies, Congress can still find common ground. Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, the House delivered a bipartisan defense bill that exceeded the President's budget request and included landmark wins: outbound investment restrictions to stop U.S. capital from bankrolling China's military, new tools to target Chinese fentanyl precursors poisoning American communities, critical support for Israel's missile defense, and Ukraine security assistance. FDD Action shares Speaker Johnson's commitment to ensuring an America strong enough to counter its adversaries and steadfast in its support for our allies, and we look forward to continuing to work with leaders in both parties to meet the national security challenges ahead."
- Nick Stewart, Managing Director of Advocacy, FDD Action

"The House of Representatives has demonstrated a deep commitment to enacting meaningful immigration reform that truly protects the interests of the American people. Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, the House has passed crucial legislation, from the Laken Riley Act, to strengthen mandatory detention of criminal aliens and keep American communities safe, to the budget reconciliation package, a generational investment providing billions in border security and immigration enforcement funding. FAIR commends House leadership for making immigration reform a leading priority in the 119th Congress and looks forward to building on that momentum to permanently put an end to parole abuse, asylum fraud, and mass catch-and-release policies."
- Joe Chatham, Director of Government Relations, Federation for American Immigration Reform

"I sincerely thank Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune for making this historic win for the pro-life movement a reality. It's a new day for the protection of life in America."
- Jim Daly, President and CEO, Focus on the Family

"Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, Congress delivered a historic win for unborn children and the American people by defunding the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood, of taxpayer dollars. This long-sought victory marks a defining moment for the pro-life movement and for moms and babies across the country. In addition to this major feat, Speaker Johnson skillfully led the pro-life majority in the House, making Hyde protections a baseline for Republican policy, advancing and passing protections for babies born alive at the start of the year, and prioritizing strong pro-life safety net provisions to support mothers. I am grateful to count on a longtime pro-life champion who has boldly defended life at every stage, from activist and litigator to state legislator and now as a principled leader in Congress."
- Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, SBA Pro-Life America

"Speaker Johnson has been a galvanizing force in Congress, adeptly navigating a perilously thin majority to secure a package of conservative successes in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, from tax reform and national defense to defending the unborn. We are grateful for his leadership in the House of Representatives."

- John Shelton, Advancing American Freedom

"Nothing short of miraculous! House Speaker Mike Johnson has had to navigate the slimmest majority margin on record-but has nevertheless managed to deliver impressive pro-life, pro-family, pro-faith wins for the president and for the American people.

"For example:

1. The House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act defunded abortion providers for ten years, defunded 'gender transition' procedures on kids, increased the Child Tax Credit by $500, and expanded school choice. Even when some of that was watered down in the Senate, House leadership fought to keep much of it in place, and moved the Overton window by putting forward conservative policy solutions that Senate Democrats weakened but in many cases could not destroy.

2. The House also passed legislation to protect the unborn (the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act) and girls playing sports (the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025).

3. The House prohibited the Department of War from paying for abortion-related expenses for service members, and fought to successfully defunded pediatric 'gender transition' procedures on military kids.

4. The House also voted to ensure that the intrusive, national sovereignty-threatening World Health Organization's Pandemic Agreement must first go before the Senate for ratification before being adopted by the U.S.

"In a major change from previous leadership teams, the House is finally returning to 'regular order' on appropriations in order to debate and pass bills individually, with maximum transparency, instead of being lumped together into omnibuses and passed under artificial deadlines, with little oversight, often at the very last minute. Changing the appropriations process to introduce more debate and transparency has huge ramifications for pro-life, pro-family issues, because omnibus spending bills are where liberals like to hide bad provisions from public scrutiny."
- Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council

"In 2025, Gun Owners of America worked proudly alongside Speaker Johnson to repeal the unconstitutional $200 National Firearms Act tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms. When Republicans in Congress reduced the NFA 'tax' to an unconstitutional $0, they also invalidated an accompanying one hundred year-old infringement requiring federal gun registration and set up GOA's 'Big Beautiful Lawsuit.' We look forward to working with Speaker Johnson in 2026 to further protect and restore our Second Amendment rights."
- Tim Macy, Gun Owners of America

"It was heartening that the House, under Speaker Johnson's leadership, took action to protect students from antisemitism on campus, girls from unfair competition from boys, and infants from harm. We look forward to further progress on these and other crucial issues in the year ahead."
- Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Executive Vice President, Coalition for Jewish Values

"Many people worked together to turn the Educational Choice for Children Act into the federal scholarship tax credit included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,, but, it could not have happened without the consistent and persistent support of Speaker Johnson."

-Rabbi A.D. Motzen, Agudath Israel of America's National Director Of Government Affairs

"Speaker Johnson has always been clear about the moral imperative to stand with Israel and speak out against antisemitism wherever it is found. Under his leadership, Congress has continued to: hold Universities accountable for their failure to combat antisemitic harassment; support cutting edge US-Israel defense cooperation, and; push back against international organizations who unjustly single out Israel while turning a blind eye to actual human rights violators. As Speaker Johnson has rightfully said, our support for Israel and her people is not just about politics, but 'a matter of faith.'"
- Sandra Hagee Parker, Chairwoman, CUFI Action Fund

"In almost every meeting with our community over the last few years, the Speaker pledged to enact a federal school choice bill, Speaker Johnson delivered on his promise and proved to be a true champion of school choice."
- Rabbi Yossie Charner, Agudath Israel of America's director of Congressional affairs

"Speaker Mike Johnson has redefined what it means to be a champion for the Jewish community, trailblazing a righteous path of moral clarity and unwavering commitment to the principles and values we all share. At a time of rising antisemitism at home and abroad, Speaker Johnson's friendship and leadership in the fight against the world's oldest hatred have been unprecedented. From the very first vote on the House floor in support of Israel in the aftermath of the horrific October 7th terrorist attack, to passing landmark school choice legislation earlier this year, Speaker Johnson and the House Republican majority have stood with us every step of the way. The accomplishments of the Republican-led 119th Congress are just getting started, and we look forward to continuing to work hand-in-hand with our friends on Capitol Hill."
- RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman and RJC CEO Matt Brooks

"I commend Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Scalise, Majority Whip Emmer, Conference Chairwoman McClain, and House Republicans for proactively working with the Trump-Vance administration to advance generational wins for working families, secure our nation's borders, and reestablish sanity in America. This is what building the Golden Age looks like. Onward!"
- Dr. Kevin Roberts, President, Heritage Action

"Simply put, Speaker Johnson is a winner. Every key vote on every key piece of legislation, he keeps winning. No matter how thin the voting margins (and they are at historically thin margins. He has done the unthinkable, united the Republican House over and over on key votes. He has done it with a counsellor's bed-side manner and, at times 'intense fellowship.' Discharge petitions are a safety valve, used to let off potentially destructive political pressure, when, on rare occasions, a minority of less than a half dozen members can not accept the judgement of the majority of the caucus. They are a reflection of the continued unprecedented political divisions that exist early in the 21st century in the United States of America not Speaker Johnson's leadership, which has been nothing short of a string of winning vote after vote, akin a magician pulling one rabbit out of a hat after another -over and over again."
- Daniel Perrin, Founder, HSA Coalition

"The Republican majority in the House started 2025 with a bang on immigration by enacting the Laken Riley Act, following Laken's tragic murder by an illegal alien gang member from Venezuela. That success was followed by House Republicans making an unprecedented investment in border security and immigration enforcement as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Immigration Accountability Project is proud to have partnered with House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, to get these two bills enacted into law, as well as to pass the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship to register to vote and the Kayla Hamilton Act to prevent dangerous 'unaccompanied alien children' from being released into our communities. We look forward to working with the Speaker and the GOP majority on additional American First immigration legislation in 2026."
- Immigration Accountability Project

"This Congress, led by Speaker Johnson, has scored huge wins for women and the American people in 2025. It's been an incredible year of action from passing the Working Families Tax Cut to unleashing our energy sector, a critical step to bringing down the cost of everything. This Congress has worked tirelessly to give the Administration the staff it needs to make historic changes, expose and root out corruption, and cut waste and fraud that has not only burdened American taxpayers but warped our system of government for far too long. Thank you Speaker Johnson and congratulations to Congress on an incredible year."
- Carrie Lukas, President, Independent Women

"I have had the honor of working alongside four Speakers and recognize Speaker Johnson has been uniquely placed for a time such as this. I have witnessed first-hand his spiritual conviction and desire to make this country truly the best it can be. A thankless job indeed, his ability to balance a fractious caucus and differing demands is truly noteworthy. May God continue to provide him with fortitude and wisdom to navigate us through the challenges ahead.

"Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered meaningful, pro-growth results for America's small businesses and workers in 2025. They defied expectations by quickly expanding and making permanent expiring tax cuts, giving small businesses the certainty and capital they need to invest, hire, and raise wages. They also advanced legislation to reduce energy costs and improve labor flexibility, making it easier for Main Street thrive. Finally, House Republicans passed meaningful healthcare reform to expand association health plans and significantly lower health plan costs that are crushing entrepreneurs and employees. These crucial policies empower small businesses to reduce costs, improve affordability, and raise living standards for all Americans in 2026 and for years to come."
- Alfredo Ortiz, CEO, Job Creators Network

"Speaker Johnson is the best Republican Speaker I have ever experienced in the U.S. House of Representatives! How he herds cats, pulls off unity, messages so well to relate legislating to the general public and keeps calm, kind and positive while entertaining so many of us on the outside and inside is a miraculous feat in modern political life! Those of us on the outside thank the Republican Conference for bringing this remarkable man to leadership for these turbulent and interesting times! May God bless him and his team for the many near death experiences endured, and the challenges and opportunities ahead!"
- Ginni Thomas, Liberty Consulting

"This was a banner year for pro-life lawmaking with the defund of Big Abortion in the One Big Beautiful Bill, and we are so grateful for Speaker Johnson's steadfast efforts and the House GOP's determination in getting that historic victory over the finish line - consistent with the views of the American people who do not want their taxpayer dollars funding abortions. March for Life Action thanks the Speaker and every pro-life member of the House for their dedication to our shared mission of protecting the rights of the unborn and supporting their moms."
- Jennie Bradley Lichter, President, March for Life

"For decades politicians have tried and failed to end forced taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS, the two loudest mouthpieces for the Left. The Speaker worked tirelessly with President Trump to achieve the near impossible. He combines principle with political skill to deliver for the American people."
- Media Research Center

"The work of Speaker Mike Johnson and Congressional Republicans through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act resulted in the first removal of a federal firearms excise tax since 1928. The impact of this effort represents the most substantial Second Amendment victory for America's gun owners in two decades. The NRA applauds Speaker Johnson for his leadership and delivering this historic tax relief to President Trump's Desk."
- John Commerford, Executive Director, NRA-ILA

"Mike Johnson has done an amazing job as Speaker. With such a varied GOP caucus, I am very impressed that he deftly manages to pull everything together when necessary. Getting Congress to approve the One Big Beautiful Bill is testament to his skills as a leader and his determination to protect the most vulnerable members of the human family. Defunding big abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the country, will be one of his eternal crowning achievements."
- Carol Tobias, President, National Right to Life

"Speaker Johnson has been instrumental in scoring huge wins for taxpayers - like getting the critical tax relief in the One Big Beautiful Bill through Congress at breakneck speed. But it would be wrong to simply chalk up this Congress's achievements so far to that one piece of legislation, because there's so much more for taxpayers to celebrate. In fact, thanks to the persistent leadership of Speaker Johnson and his colleagues, two major federal entitlement programs are finally being reformed to reduce waste, unnecessary federal spending has been pared back using a rescission process that has been gathering dust, major taxpayer rights protections against IRS abuse have been passed, and budget discipline is returning to the House. Taxpayers are so grateful for the work that Speaker Johnson and his colleagues have put in every day. We are thrilled to see such tremendous progress in the first half of this Congress and look forward to working with Speaker Johnson to deliver more wins for the American taxpayer in 2026."
- Pete Sepp, President, National Taxpayers Union

"With historically tight margins, the Speaker's ability to get historic rescissions done while also advancing critical support to fight illegal immigration has been invaluable to America. I'm looking forward to more accomplishments in 2026!"
- Ken Cuccinelli, Lawyer and former Acting Deputy Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security of United States

"Reflecting upon this past year, the National Faith Advisory Board (NFAB) applauds Speaker Johnson's leadership. The Speaker's leadership played a crucial role in enacting a family-friendly agenda, including the Working Families Tax Cut which will equip more Americans to support churches, houses of worship, and charities that serve the most vulnerable and provide further tax relief to families with a heart for adoption."
- National Faith Advisory Board

"Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republican majority enacted the largest investment in border security and immigration enforcement in American history. It fulfills the promise that so many in the past have failed to keep - providing enough funding to secure the border and restore law and order to our immigration system."
- NumbersUSA

"Speaker Mike Johnson has shown steadfast leadership in 2025, keeping faith with the Constitution and advancing the principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, and strong national security while always keeping the foundation of the American Family in mind. His work has been a beacon for conservatives across the country, proving that conviction and integrity can still guide the House of Representatives."
- Gary Marx, President, Concord Fund

"Speaker Johnson and Congressional Republicans made 2025 a year of historic health policy wins. Congress passed the most important entitlement reform in generations, focusing Medicaid on the most vulnerable citizens and targeting waste, fraud, and abuse endemic to Medicaid and Obamacare. They exposed the deep structural flaws in Obamacare and have laid the foundation for transforming health care by opposing reckless Biden-era policies, introducing more choice for families and small businesses, and expanding market competition."
- Brian Blase, President, Paragon Health Institute

"Louisiana's Pelican Institute for Public Policy commends Speaker Mike Johnson and the U.S. House Republicans for boldly advancing free market reforms in 2025. They've delivered tax relief through pro-growth cuts, promoted energy independence via deregulation and domestic production, fostered tech and innovation to position the U.S. as a global leader, and reformed the safety net to encourage work and independence. By making government leaner-cutting waste and regulations-and restoring federalism, they've strengthened prosperity, opportunity, and limited government for Americans."
- Daniel J. Erspamer, Chief Executive Officer, Pelican Institute for Public Policy

"What Speaker Johnson and House Republicans have accomplished in 2025 is truly historic and it's exactly what grassroots conservatives have been advocating for. The list of accomplishments goes page after page, from strengthening our economy to securing our borders to codifying President Trump's executive orders that are making the government more accountable. This has been a banner year for the conservative movement, and House Republicans have played an instrumental role. We need to keep the pedal to the metal, and House Republicans understand that. We are excited for what 2026 has in store."
- Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action

"Speaker Johnson's principled, capable leadership has done more than prove wrong naysayers in Washington. It has delivered several meaningful policy victories for the American people - especially those on the bottom half of the socioeconomic ladder most in need of economic opportunity; from permanent tax cuts, to expanded educational choice, to greater higher education accountability, to lower energy costs, Speaker Johnson has repeatedly demonstrated that he does not just believe in the power of free enterprise and individual freedom, he is fully capable of governing them into reality on behalf of the American people."
- Akash Chougule, The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity

INDUSTRY LEADERS

"Speaker Johnson has played an essential role in unlocking a more prosperous economic environment for American businesses, workers and families, especially through his leadership in passing major tax legislation this year. We are grateful for our partnership with the Speaker and look forward to continuing to work together to advance pro-growth policies."
- Joshua Bolten, CEO, Business Roundtable

"We greatly appreciate Speaker Johnson and House Republicans championing the historic $12.5 billion investment into the FAA to modernize our antiquated air traffic control system. This downpayment was critical in updating towers' old copper telecommunications lines in favor of 21st-century fiber. The physical state of our air traffic control facilities and the 1980s technology our controllers operate with has a direct impact on the efficiency of our national airspace. We look forward to continuing this modernization effort and ushering in the new golden age of air travel in America."
- Airlines for America

"H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reflects a strong response to the peanut industry's continued discussions about challenging economic conditions. Alabama peanut growers appreciate the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee for their actions taken to address these issues. After two extensions of the 2018 Farm Bill, producers currently have no viable safety net in today's economy. The peanut provisions in this package address these outdated farm bill provisions and provide a chance to quickly improve financial conditions for growers. We applaud Congress for prioritizing the advancement of this legislation,"
- Carl Sanders, President, Alabama Peanut Producers Association

"American Airlines is grateful to House leadership and Congress for acting decisively this year to invest in much-needed funding to bolster and modernize our air traffic control system. As President Trump and Secretary Duffy urgently work to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system, the $12.5 billion down payment Congress provided is an essential first step in making aviation even safer and more efficient. American also commends the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on its efforts to pass legislation to ensure Federal Aviation Administration employees, including air traffic controllers, are paid in the event of a government shutdown. We look forward to working with this Congress in 2026 to continue our shared goal to further improve a world-class aviation system."
- American Airlines

"The permanent tax relief passed this year under Speaker Johnson's leadership is an important step forward for our industry and the businesses we represent. Lighting and ceiling fan manufacturers, distributors, and showrooms are largely made up of small and mid-sized companies that rely on the ability to reinvest in their operations. The tax relief passed this year will help our members manage rising costs, invest in innovation, and continue providing high quality products to consumers."
- Jon Melchi, CEO, American Lighting Association

"The American Sugar Cane League applauds the monumental enhancements to U.S. sugar policy providing the most substantial improvements to the safety net for our members in more than four decades through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that, along with numerous tax provisions, will benefit Louisiana's sugarcane farmers and processors. Additionally, we appreciate the completion of the agriculture appropriations measure ensuring funding for critical USDA sugarcane research."
- Jamison Cruce, Vice President of Government Relations, American Sugar Cane League

"From repealing crushing EV mandates to enacting landmark tax reform that will make it easier for job creators to plan and invest, 2025 has been a Big, Beautiful year for the 119th Congress. On behalf of the 8.4 million hardworking Americans in the trucking industry, we want to thank Republican leaders for enacting these impactful policies as well as for prioritizing permitting reform by passing the SPEED Act and creating career opportunities for veterans by passing the TRANSPORT Jobs Act. ATA looks forward to working with Congress to build on these successes by advancing anti-cargo theft measures, tort reform, infrastructure funding, and other priorities important to truckers in 2026."
- Henry Hanscom, American Trucking Associations SVP of Legislative Affairs

"Without the One Big Beautiful Bill construction companies would have faced a 20 percent tax increase in 2026. We look forward to continuing to work with Speaker Johnson and the House of Representatives to enact meaningful permitting reform and provide funding for the next highway bill so contractors can rebuild our nation's infrastructure."
- Associated General Contractors of America

"Congress deserves credit for delivering meaningful business certainty through the Working Families Tax Cut, including maintaining a competitive corporate tax rate, restoring full bonus depreciation, and rejecting proposals such as an increase to the Corporate SALT. We also commend the U.S. House for passing the SPEED Act, a critical step toward reforming a permitting process that too often delays infrastructure investment and undermines competitiveness. For freight railroads - an industry that invests billions of dollars annually - this combination of tax certainty and permitting reform is essential for long-term planning and sustained private investment that helps keep U.S. businesses competitive globally and supply chains strong and resilient."
- Ian Jefferies, President and CEO, Association of American Railroads

"Clear rules matter for consumers, markets, and working families. Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, the House delivered landmark bipartisan digital asset and stablecoin legislation that protects users, reinforces the dollar, and secures America's leadership in the future of finance."
- Heath Tarbert, President, Circle

"By passing pro-growth tax reform, this Congress has strengthened innovation at home and improved the global competitiveness of U.S. companies like Cisco-better enabling us to plan, invest, and build for the future."
- Cisco

"The Construction Industry Round Table congratulates Congress, under the leadership of Speaker Johnson, on legislative accomplishments that positively impact the design and construction industry. Regulatory streamlining, improved project delivery timelines, investment-friendly tax policy, and expanded energy infrastructure are helping position America's A/E/C industry for continued growth."
- Construction Industry Round Table

"We are grateful to Congress for its work to support American food manufacturing and the more than 2 million domestic jobs it sustains, including by protecting the farm safety net for our partners in production agriculture and preventing a significant tax increase on American families. We look forward to continuing this work in 2026 by advancing strong trade promotion, science- and risk-based food policies, and long-term certainty for the American ag bioeconomy."
- John Bode, President and CEO, Corn Refiners Association

"As a US homebuilder focused on the development of 55+ residential communities with locations in more than 28 states across the country, Epcon Communities appreciates Speaker Johnson's efforts this year on providing tax relief for working families and small businesses. The working families tax cuts passed this year will ease the financial burdens on hardworking families while ensuring that our company can continue to create communities that are accessible and affordable for those who deserve them. This reform is a win for families, a win for future homeowners, and a win for the growth of our communities."
- Nanette M. Pfister, Vice President of Public Affairs, Epcon Communities

"The Family Business Coalition commends Speaker Johnson, Chairman Jason Smith, and President Trump for passing working families tax cuts which will help America's family business expand, hire more workers, and pass to the next generation of ownership. Death tax relief, restoring full equipment expensing, and permanence in the 20 percent small business deduction are all policies that provide relief to our family businesses and the millions of workers that they employ nationwide."
- Palmer Schoening, Chairman, Family Business Coalition

"Speaker Johnson's leadership on H.R. 1 brought real certainty to the tax code. That certainty gives families and businesses the confidence to plan ahead, grow, and invest in their future. With policies like Trump Savings Accounts, young Americans now have a real chance to start saving and investing early - setting them on a stronger path from day one. This is meaningful progress, and it moves us closer to financial security for all."
- Marc Cadin, CEO, Finseca

"The Florida Sugar Cane League, which represents farmers in Florida and sugar workers there as well as sugar workers in many states across the country, greatly appreciates the legislative improvements to agricultural and tax policies that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Many of these policies were developed and considered over the past four years and were needed to provide a better safety net and certainty to plan for the future."
- Ryan Weston, Florida Sugar Cane League

"Our nation's forest landowners play a critical role in sustaining rural jobs, maintaining healthy forests, and ensuring a strong domestic timber supply. The Forest Landowners Association thanks Speaker Johnson and House Leadership for delivering historic tax relief, including tripling and making permanent the death tax exemption for family forestry businesses, and for providing greater long-term certainty to keep working forests intact. As landowners continue to face natural disasters, mill closures, unfair foreign competition, and the need to strengthen markets, we look forward to working with Congress and the Trump Administration to build on this progress and advance policies that protect family-owned forests for generations to come."
- Scott Jones, CEO, Forest Landowners Association

"H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provides much-needed financial relief to the peanut industry. Peanut growers have faced significant economic strain due to high production expenses and low commodity prices. The detrimental financial situation has made increasing the reference price essential to preserving the farm safety net. This legislation contains our industry's top policy priorities, and we are thankful for the urgency in passing this bill,"
- Joe Boddiford, Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman

"The One Big Beautiful Bill marked a significant step forward in strengthening America's tax and investment climate. Under Speaker Johnson's leadership, the House advanced pro-growth policies that provided greater certainty for global companies investing in the United States and supporting millions of American jobs. This legislation reinforced the message that the U.S. remains open, competitive, and committed to long-term economic growth."
- The Global Business Alliance

"The One, Big Beautiful Bill was a major victory for franchise small businesses and the millions of workers they support. Lower rates and long-term tax certainty, especially making the Section 199A deduction permanent, are essential to small business owners - and provisions such as no tax on tips or overtime provide much-needed relief to their employees. In 2026, we look forward to working alongside House leadership to advance the landmark American Franchise Act, which will bring certainty to the federal joint employer standard after a decade of whiplash in changing regulation, so local franchises can continue opening doors and uplifting communities for generations to come."
- Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO

"Over the past year, we've appreciated the Speaker's office engaging with stakeholders and working across the aisle on priorities that directly impact worker safety and equipment reliability. We're grateful for the bipartisan support to remove the Right to Repair provisions from the National Defense Authorization Act-an important step toward protecting the integrity of safety equipment that our troops depend on every day.

"We also thank House leaders for ensuring NIOSH was appropriately funded in the House Labor-HHS bill, as well as for supporting OSHA resources. We're encouraged by the momentum in both chambers and look forward to House and Senate leaders working together to secure the strongest investments in NIOSH and OSHA-investments that will pay dividends in FY26 and beyond.

"The House's approval of critical energy legislation, including H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, recognizes the essential role energy workers play in keeping our nation running. ISEA stands ready to support these workers by helping ensure they have the protective equipment needed to operate safely-from exploration and production through transmission and distribution."

- Cam Mackey, President & CEO, International Safety Equipment Association

"Congratulations to Speaker Johnson and his team for a strong year helping to save taxpayer dollars and putting more money in people's pockets. For most Americans, their tax refund is the biggest paycheck of the year and the Working Families Tax Cut will make a real difference for filers this upcoming tax season."
- Michael Kennedy, SVP, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Intuit

"Thanks to the foresight and leadership of President Trump, Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson, 2025 may prove to be one of the most consequential years in modern financial history. The appointment of forward looking financial regulators, the enactment of bipartisan stablecoin legislation through the GENIUS Act, and the advancement of the Market Structure legislation for crypto are promises made and promises kept in providing long-needed regulatory certainty. This work creates clear rules of the road that protect consumers while modernizing the financial system. This will position the U.S. for sustained global leadership in technology."
- Kyle Samani, Multicoin Capital

"This past year, Speaker Johnson and House leadership have done a tremendous job advancing real-world policies that ensure our asphalt producers, contractors and pavers can grow and deliver critical roadway projects in a timely and efficient manner. This past year, we were pleased to see many of the tax policies the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) advocated for included in the One, Big Beautiful Bill (OBB) reconciliation package. Highlights include Section 199-A reform for our family-owned and small business asphalt producers, clear guidelines on bonus depreciation and the procurement of capital assets needed in the road construction sector, extension of critical R&D tax credits to advance deployment of innovative asphalt mixtures, and so much more. Further - while ultimately not included in the final OBB package - we were thrilled that Speaker Johnson passed a reconciliation package out of the House that included user-fees on electric and hybrid vehicles, vital revenue to the Highway Trust Fund that has not occurred in over 30-years. And before the year concluded, the House passed critical legislation via the PERMIT & SPEED Act, respectively, that would advance arbitrary permitting and streamline environmental reviews for public works projects. These legislative victories directly benefit NAPA members and how we deploy over 400 million tons of asphalt annually towards building and maintaining America's road and highway network. Lastly, we believe this past year's work enables Congress to maximize and leverage a transformative surface transportation reauthorization package in 2026, and we are excited to partner with all stakeholders in achieving this goal next year."
- Nile Elam, Vice President of Government Affairs, National Asphalt Pavement Association

"The National Association of Home Builders applauds House Speaker Mike Johnson for his outstanding leadership in advancing a host of bills in 2025 that remove barriers that hinder the construction of new homes and apartments. Specifically, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a big win for housing that includes sweeping housing and business tax provisions that will benefit small businesses and real estate. The House-passed PERMIT Act will spur the production of more housing by engaging in meaningful permit reform that will ease regulatory burdens for home building. The congressional resolution that blocked the Biden administration's recent attempt to ban certain natural gas water heaters is a key win for housing affordability and consumer choice. NAHB looks forward to working lawmakers in 2026 to advance bipartisan housing legislation and workforce reform that will further ease the nation's housing affordability crisis."
- Buddy Hughes, Chairman, NAHB

"The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is grateful to Speaker Johnson and his leadership team for delivering real wins for our members by ushering in tax relief for small businesses and prioritizing permitting reform. From permanence in expensing, the small business deduction, and death tax relief, or as we call it, the survivor tax, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act will provide predictability in the tax code for NAED businesses in every congressional district. Furthermore, passage of the SPEED Act permitting reform will help expedite new projects that our members supply critical components for. NAED commends Speaker Johnson and House leadership for prioritizing these important reforms."
- Bud DeFlaviis, Director of Government Affairs, National Association of Electrical Distributors

"No act of legislation or leadership better captures this Congress's accomplishments than H.R. 1. Under Speaker Johnson's leadership and championed by President Trump, Congress was able to deliver more manufacturing priorities by passing the most pro-manufacturing law. They saved six million jobs. And they will strengthen our hand on the world stage, bring greater prosperity to the American people and put America on track to fulfill the President's vision of growing manufacturing in America. We look forward to delivering even more victories for manufacturers in 2026-because as this Congress understands best, when manufacturing wins, America wins."
- Jay Timmons, National Association of Manufacturers

"Working closely with President Trump, House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson delivered transformative tax and regulatory reforms in 2025 that strengthened America's job creators and supply chains. By advancing historic tax relief, protecting, and expanding small-business provisions, and rolling back costly Biden-era regulations, Congressional lawmakers have helped promote certainty for wholesalers and distributors operating on thin margins while investing in inventory, infrastructure, and a workforce of more than six million Americans. These policies are already shaping real-world decisions, from capital investment to hiring, and helping distributors keep goods moving efficiently across the economy. NAW looks forward to continuing our work with House and Senate leadership and the administration to build on this progress and ensure tax and regulatory policy continues to support wholesale distribution, the backbone of America's supply chain"
- Eric Hoplin, President and CEO, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)

"The U.S. cotton industry is appreciative of Congress's first-year achievements under Speaker Johnson. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides greater support for family farms and rural businesses. Looking ahead to 2026, we look forward to working with Speaker Johnson to build long-term demand for U.S. cotton through the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA), which will stimulate demand for U.S. cotton and strengthen domestic yarn and fabric production. Together, these measures help support efforts to ensure that when the world buys cotton, it buys U.S."
- National Cotton Council

"More than 32 million small business owners were spared a massive tax hike when the 20% Small Business Deduction was made permanent in H.R. 1. The Small Business Deduction and the permanent lower marginal rates, are already allowing small business owners to hire, invest in their businesses, and expand operations. NFIB thanks Speaker Johnson for his leadership in making this historic victory a reality."
- Adam Temple, Senior Vice President for Advocacy NFIB

"Leading retailers commend the House and Senate for preserving the corporate tax rate at 21% and maintaining key business deductions that have been instrumental in promoting investment and job creation. President Trump's landmark Working Families Tax Cuts Act secures this vital foundation, providing American retailers - who pay the full corporate rate - with certainty as they navigate increasing global competition and rapidly evolving economic conditions."
- Courtney Titus Brooks, Vice President, Tax, Retail Industry Leaders Association

"Congress pulled Main Street back from the brink in 2025. Absent decisive action by the House of Representatives, America's pass-through employers would have faced the largest tax increase in our nation's history. Instead, the House tax bill delivered the certainty family-owned businesses so desperately need. It protects the jobs of millions of employees and ensures Main Street employers can continue to be the economic cornerstone of the communities they serve. The S Corporation Association commends this historic achievement."
- Brian Reardon, President, S Corporation Association

"On behalf of our 4,000 members, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) applauds Speaker Johnson and House Republicans for their leadership on policies that support the construction industry, strengthen the skilled workforce, and accelerate critical infrastructure deployment. The permanent extension of the Section 199A small business deduction in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act provides long-term tax certainty for thousands of NECA members, making room for essential investments in equipment, workforce development, and large-scale projects. At the same time, House Republicans advanced a pro-growth energy and infrastructure agenda that cuts red tape and streamlines permitting through policies like the SPEED Act. This two-prong legislative approach enables NECA contractors to do their jobs without worrying about burdensome and unnecessary regulation. NECA looks forward to continuing its' partnership with House Republican leadership in 2026 to unleash American energy dominance."
- Marco Giamerardino, SVP of Government and Public Affairs, NECA

"This year, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered pro-growth tax policies that strengthen lumber and building material dealers' ability to invest in their operations, helping them keep materials flowing to construction sites nationwide and keeping America building. Restoring full bonus depreciation, which allows businesses to immediately expense major capital investments, and permanently extending key small-business tax provisions gives dealers the ability to reinvest in equipment, facilities, and operations that further support housing supply and local economic growth. NLBMDA thanks Speaker Johnson and House Republican leadership for advancing these priorities and looks forward to continuing to work with Congress on policies that support lumber and building material dealers across the country."
- National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association

"The Working Families Tax Cuts passed this year under Speaker Johnson's leadership will strengthen the backbone of our economy. For the petroleum equipment industry, lower tax burdens help working families keep more of what they earn while enabling our businesses to reinvest in their workforce, safety, and innovation. Tax relief for small businesses supports job growth, supply chain stability, and the long-term energy infrastructure that communities across the country rely on."
- Jason K. Blake, President, Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)

"This year, the House advanced priorities that matter to American manufacturing - protecting pro-growth tax policy, moving permitting reform forward, strengthening our nation's energy security, and addressing regulatory barriers that can slow investment and innovation. Speaker Johnson's leadership kept manufacturing competitiveness front and center, delivering real benefits across U.S. manufacturing, including the plastics industry, which supports more than one million American jobs and plays an essential role in every sector of our economy. We look forward to building on this progress in the year ahead."
- Matt Seaholm, President and CEO, Plastics Industry Association

"By passing President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill into law, Speaker Johnson and the House GOP provided a major win for American workers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. This historic piece of legislation preserves America's globally competitive corporate tax rate, safeguards the pro-growth legacy of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and ensures the United States remains the best place in the world to start and grow a business."
- Dan Combs, Executive Director, RATE Coalition

"Congressional tax reform recognized the importance of family-owned manufacturers by supporting full expensing and providing greater estate-tax stability. These provisions allowed companies like Seaman Corporation to plan across generations, reinvest in people and facilities, and keep manufacturing jobs in the United States."
- Jeff Swartz, Chief Executive Officer, Seaman Corporation

"Under the leadership of Speaker Johnson, the U.S. House of Representatives delivered tremendous wins that will help the American people and small businesses thrive. First, by delivering to President Trump a Congressional Review Act resolution that preserves vehicle choice and stopped California's harmful EV mandates/ban on internal combustion engines, House Republicans protected personal liberty, over $100 billion of annual impact to the nation's economy, and more than 330,000 American jobs. And by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered a massive victory for the automotive aftermarket industry by establishing a pro-business, pro-innovation landscape that small businesses can flourish within."
- Mike Spagnola, SEMA, President and CEO

"Speaker Johnson and House Republicans spent 2025 working diligently to advance historic legislation that strengthens the American economy. From the Big Beautiful Bill passed in May to much-needed permitting reform enacted in December, the House Republican caucus remained focused on removing barriers to growth and creating the conditions for sustained job creation. We applaud House Republicans for prioritizing America-first policies, including renewing the expensing of research and development. The United States has long been the world's leader in innovation, but global competitors are closing the gap. By restoring immediate expensing for R&D costs, and making it permanent, it will help ensure America maintains its competitive edge when it matters most. We look forward to continuing our partnership in 2026 as we press ahead with further permitting reform and surface transportation legislation to modernize our economy and create even more American jobs."
- Brandon Farris, VP, Government Affairs, Steel Manufacturers Association

"The peanut industry has struggled over the past several years due to increases in farm inputs, labor shortages, and trade barriers. This inclusion of peanut provisions in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is significant in our efforts to provide producers with the tools and assistance they need to continue to produce our nation's food, fuel, and fiber. The U.S. Peanut Federation applauds the Members of Congress who supported rural communities by voting to advance this important legislation. We are grateful to U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson and U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for their hard work and leadership in ensuring the much-needed provisions for the peanut industry were included in the final version of this bill,"
- Jamie Brown, U.S. Peanut Federation Chairman

"In 2025, the House, under Speaker Johnson's strong leadership, has advanced a legislative agenda that takes major steps towards achieving the strong economic growth necessary for businesses of all sizes to thrive. From locking in a permanent pro-growth tax code, to rolling back stifling regulations, to advancing long overdue permitting reform, America's long term economic outlook will benefit from the work that has been done. We thank the Speaker for his leadership and all members who have supported these efforts. We look forward to continuing to partner together in 2026 to keep advancing pro-growth solutions."
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce

"Speaker Johnson and his leadership team deserve ample credit for finally moving outbound investment restrictions from concept to statute, ensuring this critical national-security tool rests on firm legal footing rather than temporary executive action. By codifying oversight of the most sensitive outbound investments, Congress has strengthened U.S. leverage at a moment of intensifying strategic competition with China."
- US-China Economic and Security Review Commission

"The Large Public Power Council (LPPC) applauds House passage of key permitting reforms, including H.R. 4779 (the SPEED Act) and H.R. 3898 (the PERMIT Act), which will help public power utilities build critical infrastructure on the timelines reliability demands and meet the needs of our communities. LPPC also recognizes the significant progress on FEMA reform: public power utilities are central to disaster response and recovery, yet too often face lengthy delays and inconsistent decisions driven by administrative complexity. H.R. 4669 (the FEMA Act), advanced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would bring greater predictability and consistency to the process, benefiting customers, communities, and taxpayers while preserving strong accountability for federal funds."
- Tom Falcone, President, Large Public Power Council

"From a first principles perspective, regulatory clarity is a prerequisite for compounding. The CLARITY Act collapses fragmented oversight into a predictable federal framework, reducing tail risk, lowering the cost of compliance, and unlocking investment velocity. By turning uncertainty into rule based structure, Speaker Johnson helped move crypto policy from a local maximum of ambiguity to a globally competitive equilibrium. That shift is what allows capital, talent, and infrastructure to scale in the United States and ensures the next generation of financial systems is built in America."
- Arjun Sethi, Co-CEO, Kraken

"As a U.S.-based crypto infrastructure provider, the shift toward regulatory clarity is unlocking real momentum. Crypto has always been fundamentally about accessibility and it's why this has been a bipartisan imperative. Now, with clearer frameworks emerging, we're seeing the industry move to build, partner, and scale solutions that can serve retail and institutions alike."

- Konstantin Richter, Founder & CEO of Blockdaemon

"CleanSpark sits at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and digital innovation. Speaker Johnson understands that Bitcoin mining and digital assets are here to stay and that they're a key part of the modern economic and energy landscape. Additionally, they are key tools in delivering American energy and AI dominance. His work has already made our nation safer and more prosperous, and we are just getting started on delivering innovation for all Americans."

- Matt Schultz, CEO of CleanSpark

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