Speaker-designate Mike Johnson has outlined a series of commitments for the upcoming 119th Congress, should he be re-elected as speaker. Johnson emphasized the importance of making significant spending reforms to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, as well as putting an end to the weaponization of government.
Johnson expressed his intention to advance President Trump's America First agenda and lead House Republicans in reducing the size and scope of the federal government. He aims to hold the bureaucracy accountable and steer the United States towards a more sustainable fiscal path.
One of Johnson's key promises involves establishing a working group of independent experts, free from the influence of lobbyists and special interests, to collaborate with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This department, recently created by Trump and set to be led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, will work on reviewing existing audits of federal agencies and entities established by Congress. The findings will be compiled into a report for public release.
Furthermore, Johnson pledged to urge House committees to conduct thorough authorizations and appropriations reviews. This process will involve allocating additional resources as necessary to uncover irresponsible or illegal practices. The goal is to hold agencies and individuals accountable for any misuse of government power against the American people.
