House Speaker Mike Johnson on Reauthorizing WIC, Troop Pay, and Flood Insurance

Addressing Key Reauthorizations

• 📌 Speaker Johnson was asked why the House has not reconvened to vote on reauthorizations for critical programs like the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), WIC, and troop pay.
• 💡 He stated that while flood insurance is a priority for those in hurricane states, the work of the House has been done.

Senate's Role and Government Funding

• 🏛️ Johnson emphasized that the Senate needs to reopen the government to address these important end-of-year issues.
• 💰 He mentioned that FEMA currently has sufficient resources, and the flood insurance program will be extended in due course.

Strategic Scheduling and Leverage

• 🗓️ The Speaker indicated that various end-of-year issues are being conflated with the immediate priority of keeping the government open.
• 🤝 He believes they must use every leverage point to compel Democrats to agree on this, which influences how the schedule is being managed.