Speaker Mike Johnson's Decade-Long Top Aide to Step Down in June
Washington, Friday, 29 May 2026.
After a decade of navigating historically slim House margins and securing landmark legislation by a single vote, Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff will step down this June.
Signature Legislative Achievements
Throughout his tenure, Haynes was instrumental in securing key legislative victories for the Republican party, most notably the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” [1]. This sweeping domestic megabill is widely considered the signature legislative accomplishment of President Donald Trump’s second term [1]. Advancing such expansive policy through a deeply divided legislature underscores the critical role that top-tier congressional staff play in translating political intent into implemented federal law [GPT].
Restructuring the Speaker’s Office
As the June transition approaches, Speaker Johnson’s office has already mapped out its succession plan, which was initially reported by Punchbowl News [3]. Garrett Fultz, who currently serves as Johnson’s deputy chief of staff, will be promoted to fill the chief of staff vacancy [1][2][3]. This internal promotion suggests a desire for continuity within the Speaker’s office as lawmakers prepare for the intense legislative and campaigning demands of the upcoming election cycle [GPT].