The Republicans’ agenda in the U.S. House of Representatives would lower food and energy costs in the first 100 days, secure the border, and “get the economy moving again.”
Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer were among Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday outlining the post-election agenda of the chamber. At midday, the GOP’s retainment of majority was yet to be called, with 16 races still not decided by the party only needing four of them to get to 218.
“It’s morning again in America,” said National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson, starting the press conference and continuing that Americans sent a clear message to reject the consequences of Democratic control.
Scalise emphasized the House’s commitment to addressing fiscal responsibility, the border security crisis, and federal agency accountability concerns, and above all, to listen to Americans and how to fix the real issues with real solutions.
“I know he’s already pulled a few really talented people out of the House; hopefully, no more for a little while until special elections can come,” Scalise said of President-elect Donald Trump.
Johnson, who traveled to 250 cities across 40 states, discussed the ability to flip seats from blue to red but said they are looking forward to a unified government in January. He echoed his strong stance on reducing government spending, referring to Americans feeling the weight of inflation and the essential need to prioritize fiscal responsibility.
“We’re moving on and turning the page, and this is something the American people desperately need and deserve,” Johnson said.
An “America First” banner would be raised, he said, after voters rejected what has taken place the last four years.
Each leader highlighted border security as a critical issue and cited concern over immigration policy and enforcement.
Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will retain their majority once all the votes are counted. He said Trump could visit with Republicans as early as Wednesday morning before meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House.
The press conference included a pledge to investigate the recent controversies involving federal agency operations and to ensure the agencies serve the public without political bias.
Trump has made a number of Cabinet picks, including Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to serve as national security adviser.
