Julie Johnson
Representative for Texas · Democratic · United States
“During his tenure, President Benson championed innovation, supported world-class faculty, and opened doors for thousands of students to achieve their dreams. Over the past 8 years, UTD has grown in size and stature. Its impact in the Dallas/Fort Worth region and the entire State of Texas has never been greater.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“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.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“That is the role of the judiciary, to be a check on our government from overreach and to safeguard our public rights. Instead of respecting that, Republicans are attacking judicial independence because they don't like the outcome when the courts rule against them.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“They provide necessary comfort for families as they are trying to deal with these situations. End of life care is the most expensive part of our healthcare system. Companies like hospice companies provide a necessary but much more affordable access to the end of life with dignity for families, and they rely on Medicaid.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“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.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“We should be protecting retirement security, not playing games with the futures of people who worked their entire lives. Texas families are watching and we will not let this administration destroy the programs that protect our health, our security, and our basic dignity.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
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“On behalf of the entire House and the people of Texas' 32nd Congressional District, we wish him all the best in his next chapter. ____________________”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“During his tenure, President Benson championed innovation, supported world-class faculty, and opened doors for thousands of students to achieve their dreams. Over the past 8 years, UTD has grown in size and stature. Its impact in the Dallas/Fort Worth region and the entire State of Texas has never been greater. This includes opening the first phase of the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, which features the UT Dallas art museum. The museum showcases an array of Asian art exhibits, as well as pieces from the university's growing collection of Latin-American art. President Benson's legacy will live on in every lab, in every classroom, and in every life changed by this incredible university. I thank President Benson for his vision, his dedication, and his unwavering belief in the power of education.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“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. Under his leadership, the university has soared to new heights: expanding research, increasing enrollment, and strengthening UTD's reputation as one of the top public research institutions in the Nation.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“We should be protecting retirement security, not playing games with the futures of people who worked their entire lives. Texas families are watching and we will not let this administration destroy the programs that protect our health, our security, and our basic dignity. I urge my colleagues, especially my Republican colleagues, you represent the same people I do, hardworking folks trying to make ends meet, trying to provide a life for their kids. If you went to your townhalls, you would see people standing up, speaking out. They don't want this. The people in this country don't want this. My message to you is that Democrats are standing up. We are doing everything we can to protect you, your family, and your kids in the right for safety, justice, and your right to pursue the American Dream. Mr.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“They provide necessary comfort for families as they are trying to deal with these situations. End of life care is the most expensive part of our healthcare system. Companies like hospice companies provide a necessary but much more affordable access to the end of life with dignity for families, and they rely on Medicaid. They rely on Medicare to stay in business to help families and so many people in need. We still have to talk about Social Security. Over 4 million Texans, retirees, veterans, widows, and people with disabilities rely on Social Security to keep the lights on, keep food on the table, and pay their bills. It is not a luxury; it is a promise this country made to working people. If you pay in, you can retire with dignity, but Trump's budget says otherwise. He is talking about entitlement reform.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“These aren't just numbers in a budget; they are difference between stability and catastrophe for hundreds of thousands of my constituents. In Texas alone, more than 4 million people rely on Medicaid for healthcare, including half of the children in our State. Let me remind you, this is a State of 32 million people. Half of the children in our State rely on Medicaid, one out of every two kids in Texas. When Trump proposes gutting it, he is not just slashing spending, he is taking away critical healthcare from children, from seniors in nursing homes, and people with disabilities who depend on it to survive. Today, in the Capitol, one of my dear friends is here visiting who runs a hospice company. They provide dignity of care to people at the end of their life.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“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. All of these people and more rely on government to survive and all President Trump wants to do is cut, cut, and cut. Let's call it what it is: It is a full on assault of the most essential lifelines millions of Americans count on, especially Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. They are right in the crosshairs of this administration. The Trump administration and Republicans in this House are pushing cuts to the programs that Texans rely on every day.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“That is the role of the judiciary, to be a check on our government from overreach and to safeguard our public rights. Instead of respecting that, Republicans are attacking judicial independence because they don't like the outcome when the courts rule against them. Earlier today, Republicans in debate acknowledged that President Trump has been overruled by judges more than the last three Presidents combined, and that is because he is insistent on extending an overreach of the executive branch. We have the courts to safeguard that. What the Republicans are trying to do is to require every single person who has been harmed in any way to file individual lawsuits, clogging up our courts, requiring them to hire expensive attorneys, precluding their access to the courts. It is unconstitutional, and this rule must be voted down.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“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. The American people must be able to challenge unconstitutional laws and seek relief when they are harmed.”
House of Representatives8 April 2025Source ↗
“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. As the first openly LGBTQ mayor of a major American city, Houston, Annise shattered barriers and showed millions of people that LGBTQ Americans belong in government and in every part of public life. Her work wasn't just about representation.”
House of Representatives27 March 2025Source ↗
“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. Let's talk about what they are, how they work, and how they impact Americans and their families. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, plain and simple.”
House of Representatives26 March 2025Source ↗
“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. We have a choice: We can invest in the people we serve, or we can let Republicans burn it down.”
House of Representatives10 March 2025Source ↗
“They are purging FBI agents, and they are trying to eliminate agencies like the USAID. All of this is unconstitutional. We must protect the American people and our allies from this coup. To the Republicans in this House, it is time for you to stand up and speak out. You know what is wrong. You know this will jeopardize the lives of your own constituents, as well as mine. Yet you do nothing. Lawsuits have been filed. We are introducing bills. We are taking action to keep Americans safe and support our Constitution. We need you at home to stay mad, talk to your neighbors, and organize against what they are doing This is not what the American people voted for. This is your government, and that is what Democrats are fighting to restore.”
House of Representatives4 February 2025Source ↗
“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. They are handing over our data and private information to people who should not have access to it. They are firing patriotic civil servants.”
House of Representatives4 February 2025Source ↗
“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. That is exactly what this bill does. I was in Texas in the State legislature when Texas Republicans wanted to pass this same bill.”
House of Representatives23 January 2025Source ↗
“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.”
House of Representatives14 January 2025Source ↗