Rep. Johnson Votes to Pass Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
House Democrats Strengthen ACA, While Trump Asks Supreme Court to Tear Law Down WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) took bold action to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by joining House Democrats to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement […]
Rep. Johnson Co-Sponsors George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Hank Johnson has proudly co-sponsored H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act. This bold, transformative legislation calls on everyone to reimagine the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement and build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities. […]
Rep. Johnson receives Chamber’s Lincoln Leadership for America Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he is the recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America award. The Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award recognizes members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who in their actions have demonstrated the leadership critical to advancing policies that support America’s […]
Rep. Johnson Applauds Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation and the Emergency Relief it Sends to Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) applauded passage of historic Families and Workers-First legislation, which will now go to the President’s desk for his signature. The Congressman was in the Chamber and voted in support of the bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act. “I am proud to support this historic piece […]
Sen. Warren, Rep. Johnson Unveil Comprehensive Gun Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) introduced the House version of the Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act, which includes and builds upon Congressional Democrats’ strongest gun safety legislation in one bold, comprehensive bill that works to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced the […]
Congressman Johnson Receives Perfect Score for Social Justice Voting Record
Rep. Johnson Continues Work Lifting People Out of Poverty and Onto a Path to Prosperity WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he received a 100 percent score from NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice for his 2019 voting record. NETWORK Lobby’s 2020 “Mend the Gap” agenda is focused on shrinking income inequality and […]
Congressman Delivers Address at MLK Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church
ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) delivered the following remarks at the 52nd annual MLK, Jr. Commemorative Service: VIDEO “To deny a person the right to exercise their political freedom at the polls,” said Dr. King, “Is no less a dastardly act as to deny a Christian the right to petition God in prayer.” Standing […]
Congressman Receives A Rating on Democracy Reform Scorecard
Rep. Johnson Recognized for Efforts to Defend Democracy DECATUR, GA – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC that put a “for sale” sign our elections, allowing corporate special interests and megadonors to buy more political power and influence in Washington. Today, Congressman Hank Johnson […]
Rep. Johnson Announces 2020 CBC Foundation Scholarships
DECATUR, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Education Scholarship and the Performing Arts & Visual Arts Scholarship are open to applicants beginning Feb. 3. The deadline for both scholarships is April 3. The Performing Arts Scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding African-American students pursuing a major in […]
Rep. Johnson Votes to Protect the Health of American Families from Dangerous Forever Chemicals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Johnson voted to pass H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act, to protect families from PFAS “forever chemicals” and designate them as hazardous substances, clean up existing contamination and protect public health by providing critical resources for communities. “For communities throughout Georgia and across the country, PFAS contamination is having a […]
