House Speaker Mike Johnson's Initiatives and Past Decisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson vows to implement three initiatives if reelected, including creating a fiscal working group and reviewing federal agency audits. President-elect Donald Trump supports Johnson. Some Republicans are critical of Johnson's past decisions, including rushing the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Key Points
- Creation of a fiscal working group
- Reviewing federal agency audits
- Undertaking authorizations and appropriations reviews
Pros
- Creating a working group of independent experts to implement government and spending reforms
- Reviewing federal agency audits for transparency and accountability
- Undertaking aggressive authorizations and appropriations reviews to expose irresponsible practices
Cons
- Previous rush to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act with minimal protections for American citizens
- Criticism for attempting to pass a large spending bill with pork