When U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-LA, was elected Speaker of the House on Oct. 25 a sigh of relief could be heard from veteran lawmakers and agricultural observers. Congress might now be able to move forward on key legislation including the farm bill. 

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-NE, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, praised Johnson’s selection. He called Johnson, who serves the Fourth District in northwest Louisiana, “a very good man and a decent man.” 

Bacon praised Johnson’s speech, calling it “Reaganesque” with civility. Johnson struck the right tone with humbleness and patriotism.