Resources for Georgians Affected by Troubling New Trump Administration Policies
A message from Congressman Johnson:
“Thank you for visiting this page, which is dedicated to supporting all my constituents in GA-04 during this time of profound uncertainty caused by multiple unprecedented and unlawful actions of the Trump-Vance Administration.
"From across our district, I’m hearing from people — including federal workers in every government department, federal contractors, lawyers and staff at the Department of Justice, domestic violence groups, refugees and immigrants, members of different racial and ethnic minority groups and the LGBTQ+ community — who are directly harmed and threatened by President Trump’s ill-considered actions, Please know that my team and I are in constant communication not only with constituents but with my House and Senate colleagues, state and local partners, and organizations on the ground to work on your behalf and to share as much information as possible in this turbulent moment.
"Below please find a list of resources our team has compiled for you and your family. Please note that under House Ethics guidance, we are only permitted to share information from government sources — not private sector or nonprofit resources even though are excellent resources available in those domains as well. We’ll keep this page updated as we learn new information.
As always, if you need help navigating the processes of a federal agency, please don’t hesitate to submit a request online with our office.”
House Democrats Litigation/Response Task Force
I joined House Democrats to push back in Congress, in the courts and our communities to protect hardworking American taxpayers from Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The Litigation/Response Task Force is fighting for the American people against Musk and Trump’s unlawful executive orders and agency actions. Visit litigationandresponse.house.gov to learn more about these efforts, along with resources for that may be helpful to you and tools for whistleblowers. Here are some litigation trackers to keep you informed.
Fix the Court Litigation Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ewPQoawicof0tmdyNSSWbpu_6PpPDPSB_apeMwMWm8/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse: https://clearinghouse.net/search/case/?special_collection=38759&page=1
Just Security Litigation Tracker: https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/
Resources for Federal Workers
Georgia Department of Labor Portal: https://dol.georgia.gov/unemployment-claims-federal-employees
You can review your employment rights under federal law here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/#url=Appeals
Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. Learn more here: https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants
To understand statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, click here: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers
To understand prohibited personnel practices including the right to appeal, visit here: https://www.mspb.gov/ppp/ppp.htm#faq
And for a basic primer on civil service law, click here: https://guides.loc.gov/federal-civil-service-employment-law
Civil Service Strong: https://www.civilservicestrong.org/
Government Accountability Project: https://whistleblower.org/
Justice Connection: https://www.thejusticeconnection.org/resources/
Federal Employee Resources Hub: https://ourpublicservice.org/supporting-federal-employees-through-change/#latest
Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE): https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/docs/factsheet/UCFE_FactSheet.pdf
Federal Workers Legal Defense Fund: Rise Up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network
Financial Resources for Federal Workers
The United States Senate Federal Credit Union is offering zero interest loans for 90-days of up to $5,000 during the shutdown. This credit union is not just for Senate employees. Federal employees can become a member of this credit union by becoming a member of the American Consumer Council, the US Capitol Historical Association, or the Senate Federal Credit Union Foundation and are eligible for interest free loans during the shutdown. Call 800-374-2758 for assistance.
The Congressional Federal Credit Union is offering zero interest Furlough Relief loans of up to $10,000 during the shutdown. You do not have to be a Congressional employee to join this credit union. Federal workers can become a member of this credit union by joining the “Friends of the National Arboretum”. Call 800-491-2328 for assistance.
The Commerce Department Credit Union is offering 30-day zero interest loans for federal workers during the shutdown for up to $10,000. You do not have to be a Commerce Department employee to become a member. Anyone who joins the American Consumer Council can join this credit union. Call 888-626-9845 for assistance.
The Navy Federal Credit Union is offering zero interest loans of up to $6,000 to its members and other federal government employees during the shutdown. Call 888-842-6328 for assistance.
Army Emergency Relief provides interest-free loans equal to the amount of one paycheck, up to a maximum amount of $6,000, for soldiers and families who experience financial hardship due to a lack of pay. Call 866-878-63788 for assistance.
The U.S. Employees Credit Union is offering interest-free shutdown loans to eligible members. Call 312-922-5310 for assistance.
USAA’s Government Shutdown Program is offering no-interest loans and other payment relief options from $500 to $6,000. Call 210-531-8722 for assistance.
PenFed is offering zero-interest loans equal to the amount of missed paychecks for furloughed federal workers who are existing members and have their pay directly deposited to their PenFed account. Call 1-800-247-5626 for assistance.
For a list of additional credit union programs click here.
For a list of assistance programs from banks click here.
Federal Employee Education and Assistance (FEEA) Fund provides select information on national, regional, and state by state resources for federal employees during government shutdowns. Click here to see their shutdown resource page.
Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
You can learn more about services and legal protections for LGBTQ+ community members here: https://atlgbtq.atlantaga.gov/home
Resources for Immigrant Families
A list of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-accredited organizations can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1398081/dl?inline
Students and parents can learn more about immigration resources here: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/students/superintendent-letter-01-27-2025/
Help with a Federal Agency
If you need help navigating the processes of a federal agency and want to request our assistance, please complete the online request form here, and my District Office team will be in touch. You can also call my District Office at (770) 987-2291 or visit: https://hankjohnson.house.gov/constituent-services
We will stay in touch with updated information as the various problems and solutions unfold.