Speaker Johnson on Supreme Court Decision and Congressional Authority

Supreme Court Decision on Education Department

• 📌 Speaker Johnson stated he has not yet had a chance to fully review the Supreme Court's recent order regarding the Department of Education.
• ⚖️ He acknowledged the question about whether the decision conflicts with Congress's constitutional power, particularly concerning the executive branch's interpretation of the order.

Congressional Authority and Separation of Powers

• 🏛️ As a constitutional law attorney, Johnson emphasized his role as a "jealous guardian of article one authority" (referring to Congress's powers).
• 📜 He noted that the Department of Education, since its creation by Congress, has historically been wielded by the executive branch, which he believes was the original intent.
• ⚠️ Johnson indicated that Congress will act if they perceive a breach in the separation of powers, but he has not yet seen evidence of this.

Future of Federal Education Policy

• 🤝 Johnson plans to coordinate with the White House on potential reforms or actions related to federal education policy.
• 🎯 He expressed confidence in Secretary McMahon's work and stated they will follow the administration's cues on how to proceed.
• 💡 The focus will be on reforming education at the federal level, with a commitment to acting if constitutional boundaries are crossed.