What Julie Johnson said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, we have just recognized 4 years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Women today have fewer rights and are less safe because of Republicans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 250th anniversary of the birth of our great Nation. Founded on the ideals of equality and self-determination, the American experiment has been an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize National Nurses Week and honor the extraordinary nurses serving North Texas and communities across our country. Every single day, nurses are there for us in life's most difficult and vulnerable moments.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Republican Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. Let's be clear about what this bill does. It does not make our communities safer.”

“Mr. Speaker, for too long, this Republican Congress has failed the American people on immigration. We have allowed a broken system to remain broken: one that is too slow, too chaotic, and too unfair for everyone involved.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend Congresswoman Rivas for hosting this Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, millions of American families are struggling with the skyrocketing cost of living.”

“Mr. Speaker, artificial intelligence is already transforming the way Americans live, work, and learn. It holds enormous promise for our future. From improving healthcare outcomes to helping small businesses grow, AI can be a powerful force for good when we, as legislators, create the environment to use it responsibly.”

“Mr. Speaker, many of my colleagues have said that this bill, the SAVE America Act, and the constant attempts by Republicans to clamp down on voter fraud solves a problem that doesn't exist.”

“Mr. Speaker, the SAVE America Act makes it harder for Americans to vote. As a member of the Subcommittee on Elections, my responsibility is to protect access at the ballot box, not to restrict it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Qualified Immunity Accountability Act because no one is above the law or the Constitution. Across this country, we are witnessing a dangerous pattern: Federal law enforcement officers--specifically, ICE agents--operating with near total impunity.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill. I cannot support funding for a Department that has shown repeated disregard for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the safety of the people it is supposed to protect.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act and the tax credits. In my district alone, nearly 100,000 people rely on these tax credits to afford coverage, and because Republicans let them expire, many of them are starting off the year without access to care.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to announce the introduction of my bipartisan Fast Track Healthcare Apprenticeships Act, alongside my friend, Congressman Mike Kennedy from Utah. Across the country, and especially in Texas, families are feeling the strain of a healthcare system that simply does not have enough trained professionals.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Tracy Eubanks on his extraordinary leadership and decades of experience to Metrocrest Services. For more than 40 years, Metrocrest has been a lifeline for families across Addison, Coppell, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Dallas, providing food security, housing stability, workforce support, and compassionate care in moments of crisis.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor County Treasurer Pauline Medrano for her extraordinary dedication to public service in her newly elected role as president of the County Treasurers' Association of Texas.”

“Mr. Speaker, the House voted last week on a bill to reopen the government, but tucked away in the fine print of that bill was something very disturbing and troubling: a very brazen payoff of millions of taxpayer dollars that could quietly be transferred to the personal bank accounts of eight Republican Senators.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the story of my constituent, Marwan Marouf. Marwan has lived in the United States for more than 40 years. He is a devoted father of U.S. citizens, a respected community leader, and he has no criminal history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this bill. I am a ``hell no'' vote on any legislation that strips healthcare away from millions of Texans.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about a topic that should transcend partisanship: respect for science and the pursuit of truth. History shows us that when nations embrace science, they grow stronger.”

“Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, I visited the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, about 3 hours outside of Dallas. What I saw was deeply disturbing. It speaks to the harmful policies under Donald Trump and Secretary Noem, policies that are ripping families apart, wasting taxpayer dollars, and making our communities less safe.”

“Madam Speaker, for decades, Jeffrey Epstein's abuse was an open secret powerful people knew. Agencies knew. Some in government knew. Yet, year after year, he continued to operate in trafficking, exploiting, and destroying the lives of children and young women.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor George Harris, a giant in the Dallas community and someone who dedicated his entire life to fighting for LGBTQ equality. Last month, George passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today full of gratitude and pride for the incredible people of north Texas, my neighbors, and my constituents, who have stepped up in extraordinary ways to help their fellow Texans through one of the most devastating flood disasters our State has faced in years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to mourn the loss of so many lives across Texas. We lost the hope of our future, so many children, so many beautiful girls, who just went to camp to have a good time, to bond with their friends, and to have that time that we all cherish from our memories of our own childhood.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to this debate, and I am struck by the appalling ability of the Members of the other side who are so afraid of this President.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Reverend Willie Rainwater of Carrollton, Texas. Reverend Rainwater was more than a pastor. He was a pillar of justice, a steward of history, and a relentless voice for civil rights.”

“Today, we remember a man whose faith was inseparable from action, whose love for his neighbors left an imprint on our institutions, and whose memory is a blessing to us all.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sound an alarm on a crisis threatening America's future. I am talking about the Trump brain drain. Donald Trump and Republicans in this House are launching a full scale assault on our Nation's ability to think, learn, and to innovate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in complete outrage, not just in opposition, to this Republican budget bill. Behind the talking points, behind the smug press conferences, very deep in the fine print, it is all there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to recognize a new chapter in public safety leadership for the city of Dallas. On May 5, Dallas officially welcomed two exceptional leaders, Daniel Comeaux as chief of police and Justin Ball as chief of fire-rescue.”

“Mr. Speaker, today we are seeing a full scale assault on the arts, culture, and public knowledge in America by Trump and Republicans in this Congress. The administration has made it clear: They are not just trying to defund NPR, PBS, or make changes to the Library of Congress, they are trying to dismantle every institution that informs, educates, and inspires the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this complete waste of time, the Gulf of America Act. While Americans are struggling with real problems, while Trump is trampling over the constitutional rights of the citizens he swore to protect, Republicans are wasting this Chamber's time with performative nonsense.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable leader, President Richard Benson, as he prepares to retire after 8 years of service to the University of Texas at Dallas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Republicans' voter suppression act. I want to give Republicans one chance to actually fulfill the rhetoric that they are spouting to the American people, which is actually giving people the right to vote.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and hosting this important Special Order hour on a topic that impacts many of my constituents in north Texas. Since day one, the Trump administration has targeted essential social services that make government unreliable for all Americans: veterans, people with disabilities, seniors, and our children.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am rising in opposition to the Republicans' dismantling of the Judiciary Act. It is not about justice; it is about power. It is a full-scale assault on our Constitution, the courts, and the people those courts are meant to protect.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition today to the Republicans' voter suppression act. This bill is not about election integrity.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak out against another outrageous move by Donald Trump: his attack on the National Institutes of Health. The NIH is not just another governmental agency, it is the foundation of America's medical research.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the incredible legacy of Annise Parker, a trailblazer, a fearless advocate, and a champion for LGBTQ rights in Texas and across the Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I recognize that most Americans are not economists, trade experts, or well versed in the intricacies of tax policy. If you will, I want to take this opportunity to sort of ``Schoolhouse Rock'' tariffs.”

“Madam Speaker, the House is soon going to vote on some legislation that guts Medicaid and it slashes healthcare for veterans. It cuts funding from important infrastructure projects and takes food away from families struggling to survive.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from California (Mr. Garamendi) for hosting this Special Order hour on this very important topic. Last night, 217 Republicans voted to gut Texas Medicaid, raise costs, and take away healthcare from over 100,000 of my constituents, including over 80,000 children and over 12,000 seniors just in my district.”

“Sure. I am Julie Johnson. I represent Texas-32. I am from Dallas, Texas. It is an urban district with a lot of suburban areas. We have access to great hospital care there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want my neighbors back home to know that, like you, I am angry and I am furious about the constitutional crisis caused by the Trump administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Republican reproductive healthcare surveillance act. I am from Texas. The last thing any Texan wants is the government telling doctors or women what they can or cannot do with their bodies.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am honored to serve Texas' 32nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. As a Texas-educated attorney for over 30 years, I know what it takes to fight for those who need it most.”