Speaker's Blog
Speaker Ryan Signs First Step Act of 2018
December 21, 2018
Last night, House members from both sides of the aisle gathered as Speaker Ryan signed the FIRST STEP Act, legislation to make substantive reforms to our criminal justice system. Republican or Democrat, redemption is at the heart of the American Idea. These reforms will not only make our communities safer, but will create a smoother path for those who have been incarcerated to successfully reenter and contribute to society. Read More
Statement on Secretary Mattis’ Service to Our Country
December 20, 2018House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement on Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis. Read More
Congress Passes Historic, Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
December 20, 2018House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) released this statement following the bipartisan passage of the revised FIRST STEP Act Read More
Full Text: Speaker Ryan's Farewell Address
December 19, 2018WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today delivered his farewell address at the Library of Congress. Watch the address live on Speaker.gov. Following are Speaker Ryan’s remarks, as prepared for delivery: Read More
Excerpts: Speaker Ryan’s Farewell Address
December 19, 2018As I look ahead to the future, this much I know: Our complex problems are solvable. That is to say, our problems are solvable if our politics will allow it. Read More