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  • 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