Congressman Johnson Hosting CBC ALC Panel on Protect Black Culture: Stopping The Attack on Black Music
Black Music has been a cornerstone of American Culture. From Gospel music to the Blues, to Jazz and R & B, to Soul and Hip Hop, Black musicians have inspired creators of all genres of American music. Hip-Hop/Rap is currently the most popular genre in music worldwide. Billions in profits are being generated annually, most […]
Congressman Johnson Hosting CBC ALC Panel on Judiciary/Justice for All Braintrust: The Supreme Court’s Assault on Democracy
The Voting Rights Act and DEI on life support, mid-decade redistricting, the 2026 elections, and the future of justice and equality for Black people in America Donald Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the Constitution, the rule of law and, indeed, to American Democracy itself. A rubber stamp Congress and a MAGA majority on the […]
Congressman Johnson’s statement on pilot program for a test-run of hand-marked paper ballots
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after some Georgia lawmakers called this week for a rapid test-run of hand-marked paper ballots in this year’s elections, switching from touchscreens in some polling places. “I support the Georgia Republican Party’s call for a pilot program for Georgia political subdivisions to conduct upcoming elections using hand-marked […]
Hank Delivers Keynote Address at Gwinnett Democrats’ Bluetopia Gala
Congressman Hank Johnson’s keynote speech at Gwinnett County Democrats Bluetopia Gala, Saturday, August 16 at Little Gardens Restaurant It’s Always Darkest Just Before Dawn Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is indeed my honor to have been called upon to deliver remarks at this auspicious gathering, which comes at a time of great disorder, turmoil, […]
Congressman Johnson Votes Against Big, Ugly Bill
“What has been called big and beautiful is as cruel and ugly a piece of legislation as I have ever seen in my 19 years in Congress,” said Rep. Johnson. “This Big Ugly Bill cuts access to healthcare for 17 million Americans, so thousands each year will die premature and preventable deaths because big shots […]
Congressman Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Transformational Public Transit Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the final day of Infrastructure Week, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, re-introduced the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act, which would provide $20 billion annually for four years ($80 billion total) to transit systems for their operating budgets. The bill would provide targeted […]
Congressman Johnson offers words of encouragement to protesters outside CDC offices
From 11 Alive: Sen. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Hank Johnson joined protests against CDC layoffs in Atlanta. ATLANTA — Georgia Democratic Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock and Congressman Hank Johnson joined protesters outside the CDC offices in Atlanta on Tuesday. The two lawmakers spoke to the crowd, encouraging them to continue standing against mass layoffs within […]
Congressman Johnson Leads Re-Introduction of JUDGES Act To Create More Federal Judgeships
Courts Subcommittee Ranking Member Hits Reset Button To Fill Judgeships Based on “Next Unknown President” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, AI and the Internet, along with Jerry Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust (NY-12) and […]
Congressman Johnson Announces $2.8 Million Grant for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Expansion in DeKalb County
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that DeKalb County has been awarded $2.8 million through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. The funding, established under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will significantly expand the county’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, making sustainable transportation options more accessible for all residents. Congressman Johnson, a vocal advocate for […]
Congressman Johnson Calls For BioLab Plant in Conyers To Close
CONYERS, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement after closely monitoring the BioLab fire in conjunction with local, state and federal officials, meeting with affected residents and considering the plant’s safety record [from reports issued Oct. 4]: “As the number of people living in and around Conyers and the surrounding area continues […]