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November 6, 2009
Sam Johnson statement on tragedy at Fort Hood
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the tragedy that rocked Fort Hood. “My thoughts and prayers ... More -
November 6, 2009
Sam Johnson strives to stop taxpayer-funded govt. run health insurance for illegal immigrants
At a news conference today on Capitol Hill, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) detailed his efforts to rule out taxpayer subsidized health... More -
November 5, 2009
Sam Johnson makes an emergency “House Call”
Today on Capitol Hill U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) attended the emergency “House Call” to express his opposition to the House Democr... More -
November 5, 2009
Illegal Immigrants Receive Healthcare Under Democrat Bill
“There are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too, is false—the reforms I’m proposing would not appl... More -
November 4, 2009
Sam Johnson stands up to protect access to award-winning care
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took aim at a provision tucked into the Democrats’ 2,000 page healthcare bill that will reduce ac... More -
November 4, 2009
GOP plan includes Sam Johnson’s small business health insurance solution
The newly unveiled Republican healthcare proposal includes a small business health insurance solution long advocated by U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (... More -
November 3, 2009
AT YOUR SERVICE: Read the healthcare bill here
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Healthcare for America Act," in the coming days. As ... More -
November 3, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson makes healthcare bill text available at local libraries in Allen, Garland, McKinney, Plano, Rowlett
Encouraging North Texas residents to know how the House Democrat healthcare bill, H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, would impact ... More -
November 2, 2009
Sam Johnson congratulates McKinney resident for championing military spouse bill slated to become law
Sam Johnson congratulates McKinney resident for championing military spouse bill slated to become law Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-... More -
October 30, 2009
SAVE THE DATE
On Wednesday, December 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Garland, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will host a free infor... More -
October 30, 2009
Pelosi's new Health Care plan costs $2.2 MILLION per WORD
Politico 1,990 pages at $2.2 million a word By: Jonathan Allen It runs more pages than War and Peace, has nearly five times as many words as the... More -
October 29, 2009
Sam Johnson: Government-forced insurance is not the answer
After Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) unveiled sweeping health reform legislation written behind closed doors, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.... More -
October 28, 2009
Opting Out of Obamacare
Recently, Senate Majority Leader Reid said the Senate health care bill will include a provision allowing states to “opt out” of the government-run pla... More -
October 26, 2009
The right to read the bill
October 2009 U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Over the past year, the stakes in Congress have never been higher. We’ve debated economic, healthcare an... More -
October 20, 2009
Sam Johnson announces 2009-2010 Congressional Youth Advisory Council
This past weekend U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) held the inaugural meeting with the 2009-2010 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (C... More -
October 19, 2009
Cong. Sam Johnson kicks off National Save for Retirement Week
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson’s (3rd Dist.-Texas) kicked off National Save for Retirement Week while discussing the importance of paying yours... More -
October 18, 2009
Give seniors a choice
Seniors who want to collect their Social Security benefits and opt out of Medicare won a court victory recently that hopefully will pave the way for t... More -
October 15, 2009
House Democrats shut down debate on free health insurance for illegal immigrants
Today at the Ways and Means Committee markup to discuss the future costs of H.R. 3200, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, the House Demo... More -
October 15, 2009
Statement by Ranking Member on Social Security Subcommittee on COLA for seniors
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), Ranking Member of the Social Security Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee, released the... More -
October 14, 2009
Taxpayer Watchdog Group Names Rep. Sam Johnson a “Taxpayer Hero”
Washington, D.C. – The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today honored Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) as a Taxpayer Hero for scoring 9... More -
October 14, 2009
What they’re saying about Sam Johnson’s common-sense cell phone fix bill, H.R. 690.
Dear Chairman Rangel and Ranking Member Camp: The undersigned colleges and universities urge the House and Senate to remedy an outdated IRS record-ke... More -
October 13, 2009
Sam Johnson announces “mobile office hours” on October 29th
On Thursday, October 29th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host “mobile office hours” to visit with constituents. The... More -
October 9, 2009
Medal of Honor Society presents former Vietnam POW Sam Johnson highest civilian honor
Tonight in Dallas the Congressional Medal of Honor Society presented U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) the National Patriot Award, the So... More -
October 5, 2009
Medal of Honor Society to award former Vietnam POW Sam Johnson highest civilian honor
On Saturday, October 10th in Dallas the Medal of Honor Society will present its highest civilian award, the National Patriot Award, to 29-year Air For... More -
October 1, 2009
Former Vietnam POW declares, “For America - ignoring the top general’s request for more troops is not the way to run – and win - a war.”
Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, 29-year Air Force veteran and former Prisoner of War in Vietnam for nearly seven years, U.S. ... More -
September 30, 2009
Seniors win!
Sam's thoughts on Medicare beneficiary debate: "As Congress debates the true meaning of choice in health care, seniors gained a court victory that I’m... More -
September 29, 2009
Forbes:Obama's Medicare Disadvantage
Obama's Medicare Disadvantage Richard A. Epstein Medicare Advantage is a recently instituted federal program that allows individuals eligible for ... More -
September 28, 2009
Worthy read from today’s WSJ editorial page – Max’s Mad Mandate
The Baucus health bill will break 50 state budgets via Medicaid. The more we inspect Max Baucus's health-care bill, the worse it looks. Today's howle... More -
September 25, 2009
Sam Johnson statement on foiled Dallas terror plot
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the thwarted car bombing in a downtown Dallas skyscraper. Au... More -
September 25, 2009
Czar you joking?
By U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson In its day, czarist Russia had just 18 czars in 300 years. Since being sworn in, the President has appointed 34 cz... More -
September 23, 2009
Give our troops the tools they need for victory so they can return home with honor
Sam Johnson on Afghanistan: Give our troops the tools they need for victory so they can return home with honor Today on the floor of the U.S. House,... More -
September 22, 2009
CMS muzzles Medicare Advantage company that provides services to TX-3 seniors
Recently the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched an investigation into at least one provider of a Medicare Advantage (MA) health... More -
September 21, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson salutes newly formed U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Last Friday in Plano U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) attended the first formal ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently formed United S... More -
September 18, 2009
McKinney airport receives $5 million federal cash infusion
At a news conference at the Collin County Regional Airport (CCRA) in McKinney, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) presented a jumbo check ... More -
September 17, 2009
On Health Care, Americans Don’t Believe Obama’s Promises of No Tax Increases, Maintain Quality
“As you may know, President Obama is proposing a health care plan that is designed to expand coverage to nearly all Americans without raising taxes on... More -
September 17, 2009
Sam Johnson calls for transparency, accountability and Senate confirmation for many unchecked White House czars
Today on the floor of the House U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), citing an urgent need for transparency and accountability with the pre... More -
September 16, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson to announce $5 million in federal funds for McKinney airport for upgrades
On Friday, September 18th at 10:30 a.m. CDT, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will announce a $5 million federal cash infusion for upgra... More -
September 10, 2009
Sam Johnson - At your service
Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Richardson and Rowlett On Thursday, September 24th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will h... More -
September 9, 2009
Sam Johnson calls for bipartisan solutions on healthcare reform
In advance of the President’s national address on healthcare care reform, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took to the floor of the Hous... More -
September 8, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson statement for September 11, 2009
Two days that changed America “This month, America marks two momentous days in its history. The course of our nation was forever altered on Septembe... More -
September 1, 2009
Sam Johnson to kick-off Congressional Youth Advisory Council
This week in Frisco, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will officially kick-off the Third District Congressional Youth Advisory Council a... More -
August 31, 2009
Congressman Johnson Presented with the U.S. Chamber’s Annual Spirit of Enterprise Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro... More -
August 31, 2009
Sam Johnson: Make health insurance more affordable, accessible, available
At a congressional forum on healthcare at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) told a gathering of citize... More -
August 27, 2009
McKinney WWII veteran receives medal 66 years later
Sixty-six years later, this morning U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) presented a long-overdue Distinguished Flying Cross to McKinney res... More -
August 26, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson hosts Asian Community Leaders Roundtable
This week U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) hosted a successful Asian Community Leaders Roundtable in his office in Richardson. Congre... More -
August 25, 2009
U.S. Congressmen Barton, Hensarling, Johnson and Sessions to host Congressional field hearing on healthcare solutions
August 31st at 7 p.m. at the Eisemann Center in Richardson On Monday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m., U.S. Congressmen Joe Barton (6th Dist.-Texas), Jeb He... More -
August 14, 2009
Save the date
SAVE THE DATE U.S. Congressmen Barton, Johnson and Sessions to host Congressional field hearing on healthcare solutions August 31st at 7 p.m. at... More -
August 13, 2009
Johnson to host 9-12 Service Academies Forum
SAVE THE DATE Johnson to host 9-12 Service Academies Forum On Saturday, September 12th at 9:30 a.m., U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) ... More -
August 13, 2009
The Administration breaks the tax pledge
By U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Contact: McCall Avery at 202-225-4201 Then Presidential candidate George Herbert Walker Bush famously stated, “Rea... More -
August 10, 2009
Johnson reaches out to get public opinion on health care
By Heather M. Smith, Allen American Staff writer Third District Congressman Sam Johnson announced an online health care survey in his continued fig... More -
August 6, 2009
Sam Johnson visits Plano Courthouse
After years of behind-the-scenes work to secure a federal courthouse in Collin County, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) witnessed the f... More -
August 5, 2009
The more people know, the more Obama’s health plan loses support
Poll Shows Perils for Obama’s Health Overhaul By Peter Brown President Barack Obama’s rhetorical skills have led many –- even some who may... More -
July 31, 2009
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE IN HEALTH CARE
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE IN HEALTH CARE This week Medicare turned 44. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare program into law.... More -
July 31, 2009
A Gripping Read
Health Reform and Cancer The Wall Street Journal By MYRNA ULFIK I have been battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, an incurable blood cancer, for t... More -
July 30, 2009
Congressman Sam Johnson receives taxpayer award
By Heather M. Smith, Staff writer Rep. Sam Johnson was recently recognized by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for his pro-taxpayer voting record... More -
July 28, 2009
Call the Blue Dogs and tell them to stay strong on health care
Call (202) 225-3121 and ask for the following Members of Congress: Blue Dog Members Altmire, Jason (PA-04) Arcuri, Mike (NY-24) Baca, Joe (... More -
July 28, 2009
Sam Johnson: Give seniors freedom to make their own healthcare decisions
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) re-introduced common-sense legislation to give seniors the freedom to make their own healthcare d... More -
July 25, 2009
Explain this! Spending $1.5 trillion to save $2 billion on healthcare reform?
CBO deals new blow to health plan By: Chris Frates For the second time this month, congressional budget analysts have dealt a blow to the Democr... More -
July 24, 2009
Make healthcare affordable, accessible and available
Would you support a healthcare reform plan if it required you personally to pay more for your health insurance or raised your taxes? Even if you lik... More -
July 24, 2009
Sam Johnson fights identity theft
Bill Seeks to Protect Privacy of Your Social Security Number Seeking to protect the privacy of Americans’ Social Security numbers (SSNs) and combat i... More -
July 23, 2009
Move forward with real health care reform
Sam Johnson announces online health care survey at www.SamJohnson.house.gov Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman... More -
July 16, 2009
Johnson questions wisdom of government take over of health care
Today on Capitol Hill, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took issue with the $1.5 trillion Democrat health care proposal that forces peop... More -
July 14, 2009
Representatives Seek Answers on Social Security Administration’s Workers’ Retreat Spending
Washington, DC – Three U.S. Representatives who serve as the top Democrat and Republicans on subcommittees overseeing the Social Securit... More -
July 14, 2009
Sam Johnson announces “mobile office hours” on July 30th
Sam Johnson announces “mobile office hours” on July 30th Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Richardson and Rowlett On Thursday, July 30th, the staff of... More -
July 9, 2009
T. Boone Pickens names Sam Johnson an “Energy Independence Crusader”
T. Boone Pickens names Sam Johnson an “Energy Independence Crusader” Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced his support for ... More -
July 7, 2009
Johnson commends local Texas hero, WWII female pilot
Yesterday in Plano, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) presented World War II female pilot, Frankie Bretherick, 94, with a Congressional R... More -
July 6, 2009
Johnson backs bill championed by the special needs community
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced his co-sponsorship of legislation championed by the special needs community in North ... More -
July 4, 2009
Statement for the Dallas Tea Party
Statement for the Dallas Tea Party July 4, 2009 Southfork Ranch It is no secret why thousands of hard working Americans have chosen to unite and ma... More -
June 30, 2009
Sam Johnson congratulates Plano West Senior grad for winning Young Entrepreneur Award and scholarship
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated Jennifer Goebel of Plano for winning one of six National Federation of Independent ... More -
June 26, 2009
Sam Johnson advocates clean energy and job creation, not a national energy tax
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will advance clean energy and job creation and vote against a national energy tax that would cost... More -
June 24, 2009
Sam Johnson to Democrats: How will you pay for health care?
Today at a Ways and Means Committee hearing on the future of health reform, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) demanded answers as to how ... More -
June 22, 2009
The thousand page energy bill coming down the pike
Word on the Hill is that Speaker Nancy Pelosi will schedule a vote on the thousand page cap-and-trade bill that would regulate and tax the American en... More -
June 17, 2009
House GOP outlines health plan for affordable, accessible, available coverage
Today the House Republican Health Care Reform Solutions Group outlined their commonsense approach that will reduce costs, expand access and increase t... More -
June 16, 2009
Sam Johnson reaction to the IRS cell-phone statement
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement after the IRS called on Congress to “make clear that there will ... More -
June 15, 2009
Sam Johnson to honor service-academy bound students
On Saturday, June 20th at 1:30 p.m., U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will honor the future of the armed forces when he meets with servi... More -
June 11, 2009
Sam Johnson blasts partisan threats of retaliation on health care
n the wake of a Roll Call front-page story, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) blasted partisan threats of retaliation on health care as “... More -
June 9, 2009
Sam Johnson condemns middle of the night move of terrorist to American soil
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on reports that Guantanamo Bay terrorist prisoner Ahmed Khalfan ... More -
June 8, 2009
Sam Johnson congratulates Third District students heading to Lone Star Leadership Academy
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated 10 Third District Outstanding Texas 7th and 8th grade students who have been select... More -
June 4, 2009
Plano Senior High grad completes Third District Internship
James MacGibbon, a 2008 Plano Senior High School graduate and rising sophomore at the United States Military Academy, successfully completed his summe... More -
May 22, 2009
Keep suspected terrorists out of America
Two days after taking the oath of office, President Obama signed an executive order closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in one year. His re... More -
May 22, 2009
Sam Johnson introduces Service Members Home Ownership Act
Just in time for Memorial Day, when America recognizes the sacrifices of our nation’s military men and women, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-... More -
May 21, 2009
Johnson congratulates two local teachers for House Fellows program nod
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated two local teachers for winning coveted slots in the distinguished House Fellows Pro... More -
May 20, 2009
Johnson seeks federal funding for local transportation projects
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the high priority projects he’ll seek federal funding for in an upcoming transportation... More -
May 12, 2009
Johnson calls for action on Social Security
In the wake of a new report showing a worse than predicted future for Social Security, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), the Socia... More -
May 7, 2009
Johnson introduces kiddy-care tax bill for working parents
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) introduced bipartisan legislation to help working parents pay for child care. “Raising children ... More -
May 5, 2009
Swine Flu Information from the C.D.C.
Statement from Secretary Sebelius and Dr. Besser regarding the change in CDC’s school and childcare closure guidance. Since the beginning of this out... More -
April 23, 2009
Johnson Re-Introduces Bipartisan Worksite Enforcement Bill
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) urged his colleagues to adopt his bipartisan bill to combat illegal immigration with mandatory wo... More -
April 20, 2009
Sam Johnson recognizes Congressional Youth Advisory Council for “Making a Difference Service Challenge”
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) thanked and recognized the 24 students who serve on the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYA... More -
April 9, 2009
Plano East Senior HS Teen Wins Art Competition
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced that “Silver Still-Life,” an oil painting by Plano East Senior High School 12th grader,... More -
April 8, 2009
Public invited to free high school art exhibit in McKinney on Monday, April 20th
On Monday, April 20th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will host the Third Annual Congressional Art Competition ... More -
April 3, 2009
Johnson publishes Third District funding requests
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) publicized the priorities he’ll seek federal funding for in the money allocating process, known a... More -
April 2, 2009
Sam Johnson backs budget to promote financial security and invests in the future
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took to the House floor to declare that Congress acts with fiscal responsibility when creating th... More -
March 31, 2009
Saving on your taxes
A friendly reminder: April 15th is quickly approaching, so it’s time to start wrapping up those tax returns. As a member of the tax writing Ways and... More -
March 24, 2009
Sam Johnson hails efforts to bolster border security
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) lauded the Administration’s announcement to stop the violence along the Mexico border with tighte... More -
March 20, 2009
Sam Johnson announces homeownership promotion and foreclosure prevention seminar
On Saturday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. in Plano, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host a homeownership promotion and foreclosure prev... More -
March 17, 2009
Sam Johnson livid at AIG bonus news
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) insisted that the schemers in the AIG financia... More -
March 17, 2009
Sam Johnson: Charging wounded warriors for care incomprehensible
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), an injured combat veteran who fought in two wars, blasted a new White House proposal to force se... More -
March 12, 2009
Sam Johnson: Congress spending $ 1 billion an hour…pew!
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) voiced his opinion that the Congress spending ... More -
March 9, 2009
Sam Johnson statement on stem-cell research
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) questioned President Barack Obama’s decision to okay the practice of spending taxpayer dollars on ... More -
March 5, 2009
Sam Johnson: Admin. budget “will raise taxes on anyone who works hard, plays by the rules, and pays taxes"
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) urged the Administration not to raise taxes on... More -
March 3, 2009
Sam Johnson announces Congressional Art Competition for Third District high school students
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd District-Texas) invited high school students residing in the Third Congressional District to submit original... More -
February 27, 2009
Making "cents" of the stimulus
In February Congress passed a nearly trillion dollar stimulus bill. While I voted for a less expensive, streamlined stimulus package that would have ... More -
February 27, 2009
Sam Johnson thanks the troops for a job well done
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) made the following statement after President Barack Obama announced that U.S. troops will depart ... More -
February 26, 2009
Sam Johnson urges fiscal restraint for our children and grandchildren
After the President submitted his upcoming budget to Congress, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took aim at the new $600 billion u... More -
February 25, 2009
Sam Johnson: “Let’s take tax hikes off the table.”
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) advocated fiscal restraint within the governme... More -
February 13, 2009
Johnson Announces Service Academy Nominees
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the names of students he has nominated to U.S. Service Academies for the Class of 2013.... More -
February 13, 2009
Sam Johnson offers health IT bill alternative to stimulus plan
As the House and Senate debate the so-called stimulus bill that would balloon the bureaucracy and Big Brother reach of the government when it comes to... More -
February 11, 2009
Sam Johnson: Don’t send terrorists to Texas
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s recent executive order to close down Guantanamo Bay Naval Base detention center within a year, today U.S. Cong... More -
February 11, 2009
Sam Johnson on the stimulus: Jumbo government give-away won’t stimulate the economy
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) criticized the so-called stimulus proposals that cos... More -
February 10, 2009
Sam Johnson condemns Senate vote
After the United States Senate passed a trillion dollar economic stimulus bill, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) called on the House and... More -
February 4, 2009
Sam Johnson takes aim at bonus bonanza for banks
On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took aim at financial firms doling out $18 billion i... More -
January 28, 2009
Sam Johnson: Let’s find real economic solutions
As Congress debated the future of an $800+ billion economic stimulus proposal, today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) urged his colleagu... More -
January 27, 2009
Sam Johnson re-introduces cell-phone fix
Last night U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) re-introduced his common-sense proposal, The MOBILE (Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law fo... More -
January 22, 2009
Sam Johnson: Unemployment benefits should not be taxed
Just in time for the 2008 tax season, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) authored a provision to temporarily eliminate the federal income ... More -
January 21, 2009
Sam Johnson demands answers on government bailout billions
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) insisted that the taxpayers want, need and deserve serious answers on the first round of governme... More -
January 19, 2009
Sam Johnson hails POTUS decision to free border agents
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement after President George W. Bush commuted the sentence of imprison... More -
January 16, 2009
Sam Johnson weighs in on Medicare lawsuit hearing
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement in advance of the first hearing of Hall v Leavitt, a lawsuit tha... More -
January 15, 2009
Sam Johnson salutes Allen High School Football for winning the State Championship
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd District-Texas) congratulated the Allen High School football team for capturing the state title on the floor o... More -
January 14, 2009
Sam Johnson speaks out to protect physician-owned hospitals
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) spoke out to protect physician-owned hospitals, sometimes called specialty hospitals, on the floo... More -
January 13, 2009
Sam Johnson announces “Mobile Office Hours” on Wed., Jan. 28th
On Wednesday, January 28th the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host “mobile office hours” to visit with constituents. The... More -
January 13, 2009
Sam Johnson announces Inauguration hours
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) invited Third District residents to pick up their official Inauguration tickets on Friday, Januar... More -
January 9, 2009
Pardon the agents
With just days left before President George W. Bush leaves office, would you please call the White House at 202-456-1414 and ask him to pardon two i... More
