Congressman Votes to Protect Access to the Ballot & Voting Rights Advancement Act
Johnson: The VRA needed today more than ever – especially in Georgia WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, critical legislation to restore the full strength of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), following the disastrous Supreme Court Shelby v. Holder decision, […]
Reps. Johnson, Woodall introduce bipartisan “Gold Star Father’s Day”
Reps. Johnson, Woodall introduce bipartisan “Gold Star Father’s Day” to honor veteran families WASHINGTON, D.C.— On November 15, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-07) introduced the bipartisan H. Res. 706, which designates Nov. 9 as “Gold Star Father’s Day,” nationally. “I believe it is important to extend the same recognition to Gold […]
Rep. Johnson Votes to Pass SHIELD Act to Protect the Integrity of U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 4617, the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act. This strong, commonsense legislation takes decisive and bipartisan steps to fight foreign interference in our elections by strengthen reporting requirements, closing loopholes and deterring foreign activity in U.S. elections. Its […]
Congressman Johnson Calls for Impeachment of President Trump
Sept. 24, 2019 Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, issued the following statement on moving forward with impeachment of President Trump: “President Trump’s recent admission that he discussed with President Zelensky his desire that Ukraine […]
Rep. Hank Johnson Hosting Afro Latinx Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Actor Danny Glover special guest at film screening & panel discussion WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he is hosting an Afro-Latinx film screening and panel discussion at this year’s Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBCALC). For the past two years, Congressman Johnson has hosted a film screening to highlight […]
Hank Joins Stacey Abrams in Fair Fight 2020 Kickoff in Snellville
SNELLVILLE — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined Stacey Abrams on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Annistown Elementary School for the launch of the Fair Fight 2020 campaign — a voter protection effort that will be in 20 states, including Georgia. The school was ground zero for voter suppression tactics in 2018 after multiple machines failed on […]
Rep. Johnson Votes on Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Rep. Johnson voted to pass H.R 987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act, a major piece of legislation that addresses two top concerns of the American people – lowering prescription drug prices and defending vital protections for people with pre-existing conditions. This bill is a critical component of the […]
Rep. Johnson awards nearly $70,000 in art scholarships
STONE MOUNTAIN — On April 27 at his Congressional Arts reception, Rep. Johnson (GA-04) announced the winners of his 2019 Congressional Arts Competition at the ART Station Theatre in Stone Mountain. Four students were awarded college scholarships worth more than $69,000. The grand prize winner was Imani Sylvain, a senior from South Gwinnett High School. […]
Congressman Johnson Awarded for Perfect Voting Record on the Environment
DECATUR—On April 22, 2019, Earth Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was presented with “The Environmental Scorecard Award,” in recognition of his 100 percent environmental voting record score in 2018. Rep. Johnson was presented with the award at The Georgia Environmental Justice Education and Awareness Symposium, where he also served as a guest speaker for the […]
Atlanta NAACP Branch Annual Jubilee Day Celebration speech
Atlanta NAACP Branch, Tuesday January 1, 2019, at Friendship Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Annual Jubilee Day Celebration commemorates the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Theme: “United We Shall Stand” Good morning. Rev. Dr. Wills, Bishop Guthrie, Rabbi Nemhauser, Imam Suleiman Ali, members of Friendship Baptist Church, elected officials, pastors, dignitaries, NAACP officials, brothers and sisters: I’m honored […]
