Press Releases
- February 9, 2012
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on passage of the STOCK Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson released the following statement today on passage of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act. The STOCK Act ...More
- February 8, 2012
Rep. Johnson aces environmental report card
Georgia Congressman earns an “A” protecting the environment despite the ‘most anti-environment session in U.S. House history’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced ...More
- February 7, 2012
Rep. Johnson to co-chair Rare Earth Caucus
Johnson: Rare earth elements critical to economic strength, national security – will use FY2013 Defense Authorization to advance U.S. policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank ...More
- February 2, 2012
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on celebrating Black History Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Originally established by African-American author and scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month is now celebrated every year in ...More
- January 29, 2012
Rep. Johnson highlights the third anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Sunday, January 29, is the third anniversary of the enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair ...More
- January 25, 2012
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on the departure of Rep. Giffords from Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on Congresswoman Gabby Giffords retiring from Congress:“In my five years in Congress, I’ve never ...More
- January 24, 2012
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on President Obama's State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) today issued the following statement following President Obama’s third State of the Union address.“I agree with the President ...More
- January 21, 2012
Rep. Johnson: Get Secret Corporate Money Out of Politics
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee member Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ...More
- January 20, 2012
Hank's statement on SOPA
"I applaud Chairman Lamar Smith's decision to suspend Judiciary Committee consideration of SOPA. Any future legislation to address the issue of online theft of intellectual ...More
- January 20, 2012
Rep. Johnson: Millions of Americans harmed if GOP succeeded in repealing health care reform
LITHONIA, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) reminded that one year ago, Republicans tried to take health benefits from millions of Americans and force ...More
- January 18, 2012
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on the Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Obama administration announced today that they have rejected the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was one of 36 ...More
- January 16, 2012
Rep. Johnson celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s 83rd birthday
Congressman attends ceremonies at historic Ebenezer Church, parade & rally in Stone Mountain, Rockdale breakfast LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) honored the memory and legacy ...More
- January 13, 2012
Hank's statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson released the following statement today in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which will be observed on Monday, ...More
- January 11, 2012
Dealing with high gas prices
I understand your concern about high gas prices. America's dependency on oil makes high gas prices extremely disruptive and costly. This is especially true in ...More
- January 5, 2012
Johnson announces release of $27 million more for home heating assistance in Georgia
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that more than $845 million was released during the holidays by the U.S. Department of Health ...More
- January 4, 2012
Rep. Johnson announces Mobile Veterans Center coming to metro Atlanta
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs is deploying 20 additional Mobile Vet Centers to increase access ...More
- December 15, 2011
Hank's statement on the end of the Iraq War
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today on the end of the Iraq War:“Today I’m pleased to confirm that the ...More
- December 14, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson: 'Reject indefinite detention; Defend the Constitution'
Congressman: Constituents sent us here to safeguard their liberty – I ask my colleagues to think long and hard about this vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman ...More
- December 13, 2011
19 members of U.S. Congress call for investigation of Sierra Leone logging scandal
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, colleagues disturbed by reports of high-level corruption in partner country WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Nineteen members of the U.S. Congress today wrote U.S. ...More
- December 12, 2011
40 members of Congress say no to indefinite detention of Americans
Johnson-Heinrich letter urges changes to defense authorization bill WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4), U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich (NM-1), and more than 35 colleagues ...More
- December 8, 2011
Rep. Johnson seeks relief for chronically ill seniors
Bill addresses high-cost drugs: ‘We must keep the promises we made to our seniors’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced his bipartisan “Part ...More
- December 2, 2011
Rep. Johnson urges more funding for home heating assistance
In response to a higher demand for home heating assistance in his district, Rep. Hank Johnson is urging House leadership to boost funding for the ...More
- December 1, 2011
Hank recognizes World AIDS Day
“On World AIDS Day, I’m proud to announce my co-sponsorship of the Stop AIDS in Prison Act, reintroduced today by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. We need ...More
- December 1, 2011
Rep. Johnson proposes Safe Roads Act
Congressman: Bill will help save lives by making road signs brighter, more readable at night WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced the bipartisan ...More
- November 18, 2011
Hank honors fallen Doraville Police Officer Robert Shane Wilson
Mr/Madame Speaker. …I rise today with great sadness to recognize fallen Doraville Police detective corporal Robert “Shane” Wilson, a citizen of great distinction in my ...More
- November 11, 2011
Hank's speech for Veterans Day 2011 at the Old Decatur Courthouse
Veterans Day celebration 2011Thank you ladies and gentlemen, it's great to be with you on DeKalb's Veterans Day 2011 celebration.Every Veterans Day, Americans come together ...More
- November 8, 2011
Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test
ONLY A TEST. On November 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...More
- November 1, 2011
Obama has no magic wand to solve the housing crisis
As seen in The Hill newspaper, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, Read the piece in its entirety.Obama has no magic wand to solve the housing crisis By Congressman ...More
- November 1, 2011
Rep. Johnson lauds HHS grant helping runaways, homeless children in Fourth District
Congressman: Stone Mountain-based emergency youth shelter holds great promise to protect at-risk youth LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today congratulated Young People Matter Inc. ...More
- October 18, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on release of IDF soldier Gilad Shalit
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today after the release of Israeli Army Sergeant Gilad Shalit:“This day has been a ...More
- October 13, 2011
Rep. Johnson proposes Small Business Fairness, Transparency bill
Congressman: Bill will level playing field for small, local and minority-owned businesses WASHINGTON – With Georgia’s small businesses in mind, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced ...More
- October 12, 2011
The Ma Doctrine
As seen in The Hill newspaper Oct. 11, 2011, edition. Read the piece in its entirety.Taiwan and Mainland China have transitioned from collision to convergence. ...More
- October 6, 2011
Rep. Johnson secures seat on influential House Subcommittee on IP, Competition, and the Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced that he secured a coveted seat on the influential House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and ...More
- October 4, 2011
Reps. Johnson, DeLauro call for hearing on unemployment discrimination
Send letter to chair of the Committee Education and the Workforce to consider their Fair Employment Opportunity Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Hank Johnson (GA-4) and ...More
- September 23, 2011
Rep. Johnson votes against GOP assault on Clean Air Act
HANK: ‘I would like to vote on the American Jobs Act, not more Republican gimmicks’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Johnson today voted against the GOP’s TRAIN ...More
- September 23, 2011
Rep. Johnson: 1 million additional young adults covered under Affordable Care Act
Adults between the ages of 19-25 with health insurance increases by 3.5 % ATLANTA, GA – Rep. Johnson announced that new data released this week from ...More
- September 23, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
TUCKER, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement today in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October ...More
- September 21, 2011
Reps. DeLauro, Johnson, Sen. Blumenthal join allies to support Fair Employment Opportunity Act
NELP, USAction deliver 250,000 signature petitions of support WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Hank Johnson (GA-4), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) were joined today ...More
- September 21, 2011
House Judiciary Committee Members Send Emergency Letter to Georgia State Parole Board
Letter Urges Reconsideration of Clemency Hearing before 7 p.m. Deadline (WASHINGTON) – Yesterday, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), Crime, Terrorism and Homeland ...More
- September 19, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on President Obama's plan for economic growth and deficit reduction
“A vast majority of Americans agree with President Obama – we must fix the tax code and close loopholes. We can live within our means ...More
- September 15, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's Fair Employment Project
This year, I have introduced two bills to stop discrimination against the unemployed in hiring practices. The Hank Johnson Fair Employment Project is seeking constituents' feedback ...More
- September 14, 2011
Hank: Tea Party effort to force default on national debt a disgrace
Thank you, M. Speaker. America was united in its disgust at the spectacle in Washington during the debt ceiling fiasco. The Republican threat to force ...More
- September 14, 2011
Clean Extension of the Highway Bill
M. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this bill which will keep people working building our infrastructure. Failure to pass this bill would put ...More
- September 14, 2011
American Jobs Act
M. Speaker, I rise today to talk about jobs. I am not alone – everyone here TALKS about jobs. One side offers solutions to create ...More
- September 14, 2011
Reps. Johnson, Nadler and Moran Introduce Legislation Abolishing Federal Debt Ceiling
'The Debt Ceiling has nothing to do with the deficit, but has become a politicized distraction for Republicans and an obstacle to economic recovery.' WASHINGTON, D.C. ...More
- September 12, 2011
Reps. Johnson and Lewis urge Ga. Pardons & Paroles to grant Troy Davis clemency
Congressmen Lewis, Johnson: ‘Justice is at stake’WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Hank Johnson (GA-04) and John Lewis (GA-05) sent a letter today signed by more than ...More
- September 11, 2011
9-11 Commemorative Ceremony, Stone Mountain, Ga., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
Good morning – it’s good to be with all of you here in Stone Mountain for such an important commemoration. Thank you to Mayor Wheeler, ...More
- September 8, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act
“Tonight President Obama offered a practical and politically feasible plan to create jobs.Extending unemployment insurance, employee payroll tax deductions, hiring tax credits and targeted infrastructure ...More
- August 31, 2011
Rep. Johnson meets with Rockdale seniors in Conyers
Congressman brings Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ services personnel to discuss benefits CONYERS, GA – On Aug. 29, Congressman Hank Johnson brought experts from the ...More
- August 30, 2011
Rep. Johnson, DeKalb County announce $500,000 COPS grant to protect children
Congressman: Federal funds to boost county’s Crimes Against Children Unit ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, and ...More
- August 24, 2011
Rep. Johnson presents Patriot Award to local Veteran Jonathan Smalls for outstanding service
Congressman honors Jack Sartain with Community Service Award STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson presented Stone Mountain resident Command Sergeant Major Jonathan Smalls with ...More
- August 18, 2011
Thousands Turn Out for Atlanta Job Fair
Reps. Johnson, Lewis, Black Caucus colleagues connect job seekers with employers ATLANTA, GA – More than 3,000 people participated in today's job fair hosted by Congressman ...More
- August 10, 2011
Reps. Johnson, Lewis to co-host Jobs Fair with Congressional Black Caucus
Congressman Johnson holds fourth jobs fair since 2009; first with CBC partners ATLANTA, GA – As African-American unemployment tops 16% – and in many cases is ...More
- August 8, 2011
Rep. Johnson appears on CBS: 'The Early Show' to fight for unemployed Americans
Congressman Johnson offers two bills to fight bias against unemployed in job ads that ‘is un-American, it’s unfair and should not be legal in America’ WASHINGTON, D.C. ...More
- August 1, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on his vote for passage of the Budget Control Act of 2011:
“For responsible stateswomen and statesmen, default is not an option, but we missed an opportunity to strike a grand bargain.Now that the Tea Party Republicans ...More
- July 30, 2011
Nadler-Johnson Resolution Affirms President's Power to Raise Debt Ceiling Unilaterally
In the absence of congressional movement by the August 2nd deadline, the President has authority under Section 4 of the 14th Amendment to pay all ...More
- July 29, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's Statement on Speaker Boehner's Short Term Default Act
“If you believe we should ask our seniors to pay more before we ask millionaires, billionaires and Big Oil to give up their special interest ...More
- July 26, 2011
Out of Poverty Caucus
According to the latest figures available, an estimated 43.5 million Americans are living in poverty. Ladies and gentlemen, that’s more than the entire population of California!Communities ...More
- July 25, 2011
Rep. Johnson defends environment against Republican assault on clean air, water
Congressman Johnson: Bill is ‘nothing more than an attempt to remove 40 years of federal laws that protect our seas, air, land, and wildlife’WASHINGTON, D.C. ...More
- July 22, 2011
Democrats to President Obama: We stand with you against 'deceitful, mean-spirited and partisan attack' of the HALT Act
Rep. Johnson signs letter Opposing Judiciary Chair’s Bill to Limit President’s Immigration Enforcement PowersDemocratic Members of Congress held a press conference to release a letter ...More
- July 21, 2011
Rep. Johnson speaks out for jobs during Out of Poverty Caucus floor speech
‘Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and the working poor in America did not cause the so-called debt crisis’WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined Rep. ...More
- July 20, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on the GOP's cut, cap and end Medicare plan
Congressman talks jobs, calls legislation ‘slash-and-burn’ politics WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) made the following statement on the Republicans’ ‘Cut, Cap and Balance ...More
- July 15, 2011
Congressman Johnson Presents Evidence of War Crimes by Sudanese Armed Forces in S. Kordofan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, today presented on the floor of the ...More
- July 14, 2011
Rep. Johnson recognized for his commitment to National Parks
Voting record on Park issues earns NPCA Award LITHONIA, GA – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) was honored in Washington, D.C., Wednesday with a Friend of ...More
- July 14, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's (D-GA) statement on new proposed rules to form a union
“It’s time to turn back the assault on workers and the middle class. These new NLRB guidelines – while relatively moderate – will go a ...More
- July 12, 2011
Reps. Johnson, DeLauro fight to ensure fair employment opportunities
Introduce legislation to prevent discrimination against unemployed workers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Hank Johnson (GA-4) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today introduced the Fair Employment Opportunity Act ...More
- July 12, 2011
Rep. Johnson stands with law enforcement united against proposed cuts to COPS
Congressman Johnson fights to save federal funding to keep police on streets WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), a member of the House Judiciary ...More
- July 7, 2011
Rep. Johnson urges President to strengthen workers' rights in Colombia trade pact
Congressman Johnson’s letter to Mr. Obama signed by 24 colleagues: ‘Violence against Colombian workers, activists and advocates of human and labor rights must stop’WASHINGTON, D.C. ...More
- July 1, 2011
It's time to protect seniors, not gut the safety net
As seen in CrossRoadsNews' July 1, 2011 edition. Read the piece in its entiretyIt’s been more than 175 days since the GOP took control of ...More
- June 27, 2011
Rep. Johnson urges direct Israeli-Palestinian talks, supports President's peace initiative
Congressman signs resolution affirming commitment to two-state settlement, calls for direct talksCongressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a member of the House Committees on Armed Services and ...More
- June 21, 2011
2,000-plus residents helped at Making Home Affordable event
More than 2,150 metro Atlanta residents facing foreclosure attended the two-day Help for Homeowners event in College Park last weekend held by Reps. Hank Johnson, ...More
- June 16, 2011
Rep. Johnson: Turkey an 'emerging power, valuable partner'
Congressman urges deeper, more candid friendship with Turkey: As seen in The Hill newspaper on Thursday, June 16, 2011 | Read the piece in its ...More
- June 3, 2011
Energy & Minerals Panel Takes Up Johnson-Markey Rare Earths Bill
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Rep. Johnson’s RARE Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a ...More
- May 31, 2011
2011 DeKalb Memorial Day commemoration
Monday, May 30, 2011Good morning, it’s great to be here this morning to honor our Veterans – especially our Vietnam Veterans, who for too long ...More
- May 27, 2011
Rep. Johnson working to prevent foreclosures with 'Help for Homeowners' event
ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he is co-hosting a community event next month with Reps. John Lewis and David Scott ...More
- May 26, 2011
Alternate locations for Wesley Chapel area residents to buy stamps
POSTAL SERVICE: As the Postal Service continues to seek solutions to address customers’ concerns at the Wesley Chapel Road Post Office, the following locations (all ...More
- May 17, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson, Sens. Franken and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Protect Legal Rights of Consumers
Bill Would Remedy Supreme Court Ruling, Restore Consumers’ Rights to Justice Through Courts WASHINGTON, D.C. [05/17/11]—Today during a press conference, U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and ...More
- May 13, 2011
Rep. Johnson to Medicare: Clarify why 'specialty tier' drug threshold remains $600
Congressman concerned seniors being priced out by the rising cost of life-saving prescriptions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter of inquiry ...More
- May 12, 2011
Reps. Johnson, Coble introduce tax simplification bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to assist workers in an increasingly mobile economy who are employed in multiple jurisdictions, representatives from North Carolina and ...More
- May 11, 2011
Rep. Johnson's RARE Act part of Democratic leadership's 'Make it in America' agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Rare Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Johnson (GA-04), is one of 25 bills included in the House Democrats’ “Make It ...More
- May 9, 2011
Rep. Johnson announces Congressional Arts Competition winners
Congressman hails diversity of participants; awards college scholarshipsLITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced the winners of his 2011 Congressional Arts Competition and awarded ...More
- May 2, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on the death of Osama Bin Laden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) released the following statement on the announcement by President Obama that Osama Bin Laden has been brought to ...More
- April 29, 2011
Hundreds of soldiers, veterans and their families receive help at Hank's Veterans Expo
Veterans receive help with health care, housing, claims, employment and access to benefits CLARKSTON, GA – More than 400 veterans, military personnel and their families received assistance ...More
- April 28, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on powerful storms that have swept through the South
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District, issued the following statement regarding devastating storms that have killed dozens across the ...More
- April 27, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson, Sens. Franken and Blumenthal announce legislation giving consumers more power in courts v. corporations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After consumers were dealt a blow today when the Supreme Court ruled that companies can ban class action suits in contracts, U.S. ...More
- April 21, 2011
US must dig on rare earth metals
As seen in The Hill Blog.By Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA)Even as technology becomes increasingly critical to the way we live our lives, power our world ...More
- April 15, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on his vote against the GOP's 2012 budget proposal
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on his vote against the GOP's 2012 budget proposal:“We must not balance our books ...More
- April 15, 2011
Ambassador Pickering briefs Congress on Afghanistan
Rep. Johnson hosts former UN Ambassador to discuss negotiating peace in AfghanistanFormer U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Thomas R. Pickering joined U.S. Rep. Hank ...More
- April 13, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on President Obama's 'The Country We Believe In' Speech
WASHINGTON DC – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on President Obama’s ‘The Country We Believe In’ Speech dealing with fiscal policy:“President Obama’s ...More
- April 13, 2011
Hank's statement on the Progressive 'People's Budget'
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) delivered the following remarks at an April 13, 2011, news conference presenting the People’s Budget, a proposal offered by the Congressional ...More
- April 12, 2011
Rep. Johnson congratulates Tapestri for DOJ grant fighting sexual assault, domestic violence
Congressman: Tucker-based domestic violence center ‘doing the extraordinary’ TUCKER, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today congratulated Tapestri Inc. for receiving a $300,000 grant from the ...More
- April 4, 2011
Hank on POTUS 'The New School'
Hank speaks to Philadelphia Tribune columnist Charles Ellison about his Fair Employment Act of 2011 on POTUS ‘The New School’ -- Sirius/XM Radio on Saturday, ...More
- March 31, 2011
Rep. Johnson digs in on RARE Earth elements crucial to clean-energy, defense manufacturing
Reps. Johnson, Markey move to end China's monopoly, secure access to strategic minerals WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today introduced the Resource Assessment ...More
- March 30, 2011
Humane Society honors Rep. Hank Johnson
Congressman receives Animal Welfare Leadership Award for 2010 legislative work WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will award Judiciary and ...More
- March 28, 2011
Rep. Johnson seeks intelligence firms' contracts in ChamberLeaks scandal
Congressman writes Gates, Holder and Clapper; says he will lead investigation himself if necessary WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA-04) has requested that the Department ...More
- March 24, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson celebrates 1-year anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Congressman speaks to seniors on health care, Social Security and Medicare LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) visited with seniors March 23 at the Lou ...More
- March 16, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON DC – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus:“I’ve been hearing a lot lately about ...More
- March 16, 2011
Hank fights discrimination against unemployed with Civil Rights bill
Congressman files bill to protect unemployed in Civil Rights law; Johnson: ‘All Americans Deserve the Opportunity to Work’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today ...More
- March 15, 2011
Calling all student artists
Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2011 Congressional Arts Competition; Scholarships worth up to $10,000 at stake LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) looks forward to hosting ...More
- March 9, 2011
Rep. Johnson surpasses $3 million mark in Constituent Service
Since 2007, Congressman’s office helps thousands of residents navigate housing, health care, Social Security, IRS and Veterans benefits LITHONIA, GA – Since taking office in 2007, ...More
- March 8, 2011
Rep. Johnson offers an amendment to Republicans' Abortion Tax bill No. 2
Amendment No. 10, Rep. Johnson, House Judiciary Committee, Thursday, March 3, 2011Amends Section 303 to provide it does not apply in the case of a ...More
- March 8, 2011
Rep. Johnson offers an amendment to Republicans' Abortion Tax bill No. 1
Rep. Hank Johnson amends Section 311 to provide the bill shall not take effect unless the Attorney General submits a report to Congress setting forth ...More
- March 5, 2011
For Constituents in Japan
There has been a Travel Warning issued authorizing the voluntary departure of eligible family members from Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagoya, and recommending that U.S. citizens ...More
- March 3, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on H.R. 3, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) offered two amendments the Republicans’ H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act in Judiciary Committee. The amendments would ...More
- March 3, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson Opposes Republican Tax Hike on Middle Class Families
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Whip of the Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement on Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011, a measure ...More
- March 1, 2011
Rep. Johnson, colleagues call for full Congressional investigation of "Chamberleaks" scandal
20 members of U.S. House call for hearings on planned ‘dirty-tricks’ campaign that targeted critics of U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank ...More
- February 17, 2011
Hank votes to keep COPS on the streets
Congressman votes to restore funding for ‘critical’ public safety program WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a bipartisan rebuke of the GOP budget plan to scrap funding for ...More
- February 17, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on the Role of Public Employee Pensions in Contributing to State Insolvency
The Honorable Henry C. “Hank” Johnson For the Hearing on the Role of Public Employee Pensions inContributing to State Insolvency and the Possibility of aState Bankruptcy ...More
- February 16, 2011
Hank's Statement on FY12 DOD Budget Request
Johnson: Afghanistan drawdown schedule "unacceptably slow" WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), serving his third term as member of the House Armed Services Committee, released ...More
- February 14, 2011
Hank's statement on President's 2012 budget proposal; Republican cuts for FY 2011
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement on President Obama’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012. The release of the president’s budget coincides ...More
- February 9, 2011
Rep. Johnson reintroduces bipartisan Neglected Infections of Poverty bill
‘I won’t stop until this bill becomes law’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced he re-introduced his bipartisan bill to address a growing ...More
- February 9, 2011
Information for Americans Traveling in Egypt
U.S. Embassy Cairo | February 9, 2011 | Important Information about Consular Services: February 6, 2011The U. S. Embassy is open for emergency services for ...More
- February 8, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on extension of the USA Patriot Act provisions
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 514, which would reauthorize expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act without important modifications necessary to safeguard our ...More
- January 27, 2011
Hank supports White House nominees for Northern District judges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee member and former Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today his support ...More
- January 26, 2011
Hank's statement on the Department of Defense efficiency initiative
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement following today’s hearing on the Department ...More
- January 25, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on the State of the Union address
WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement following President Obama’s State of the Union Address on Jan. 25, 2011.“I share the President’s ...More
- January 21, 2011
Rep. Johnson announces $2.2 M for homeless housing, job training
Congressman: Funds support housing, job training, health care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and child care for homeless LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) ...More
- January 19, 2011
Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on efforts to repeal health care reform
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted against repeal of health care reform. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, if enacted, the repeal would increase ...More
- January 18, 2011
After Tucson, let us seek peace
As seen in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tuesday, January 18The attempted assassination of my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was an attack on all Americans, ...More
- January 17, 2011
Rep. Johnson: Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement to honor the memory and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “As ...More
- January 14, 2011
H.Res. 32 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011
Madame Speaker, I rise to support H.Res. 32.I am deeply shocked and saddened by this horrific tragedy.As a fellow Member of the class of 2006, ...More
- January 14, 2011
Rep. Johnson: The health care law isn't going anywhere
As seen in the Huffington PostHealth Care Reform: Correct, Constitutional, and not Going AnywhereCongressman Hank Johnson (GA-04)In the past two years, President Obama and Congress ...More
- January 12, 2011
Rep. Johnson's statement on the anniversary of the devastating Haiti earthquake
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson today released the following statement on the first anniversary of Haiti’s devastating earthquake:“I visited Haiti to observe elections late ...More
- January 8, 2011
Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement Saturday, Jan. 8 after news that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others were shot at an event in Tucson, Arizona, ...More
- January 4, 2011
Rep. Johnson cutting budget, consolidating offices
Lawrenceville Highway office in Tucker closing LITHIONIA – As state and local officials cut back during difficult economic times and as cuts to congressional office budgets ...More
- December 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on House passage of the 9/11 first responders health bill
Congressman Hank Johnson represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast. He praised today's House passage ...More
- December 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson: ACPERA fighting major financial crimes
Congressman pleased bill he passed results in $137 million settlement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased to report that a tough antitrust criminal ...More
- December 21, 2010
Rep. Johnson cutting budget, consolidating offices
Lawrenceville Highway office in Tucker closing LITHIONIA – As state and local officials cut back during difficult economic times and as cuts to congressional office budgets ...More
- December 21, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to enhance America's competitiveness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for legislation that will encourage and expand U.S. innovation while also strengthening America’s scientific and economic ...More
- December 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to extend tax cuts for middle-class Americans
Congressman: Measure includes tax cuts for businesses, payroll tax cuts and an extension of unemployment benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thursday, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for ...More
- December 16, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Outrage over leaks cannot undermine freedom of the press
Congressman urges restraint as U.S. reacts to publication of leaked cables, reminds colleagues 'this is a failure to protect our own secrets' WASHINGTON – Congressman Hank ...More
- December 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the House vote on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Congressman Hank Johnson represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast. He praised today's House passage ...More
- December 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson chairs foreclosure hearing, blasts bankers and mortgage servicers
Congressman: ‘Incompetent bankers are throwing people out of their homes without regard for them as human beings’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) chaired ...More
- December 10, 2010
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Update, New Agent Orange Claims
Veterans Health National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder UpdateThe website for the VA National Center for PTSD is easy to search and contains a wealth ...More
- December 8, 2010
Congressman Johnson's resolution honoring Lilburn passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced Wednesday that his resolution honoring Lilburn’s centennial birthday – H. Res. 1642 – unanimously passed the U.S. ...More
- December 6, 2010
Rep. Hank Johnson elected Progressive Caucus whip
Congressman Johnson: 'I’m ready for the battles ahead' WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District, was elected whip of the ...More
- November 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson's Statement on New HHS Regulations Emphasizing Quality Medical Care
New Medical Loss Ratio regulations issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) require health insurers to spend 80 to 85 percent of ...More
- November 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson urges investigation into discrimination against unemployed
Congressman responds to reports of job ads that read: ‘no unemployed candidates need apply’ WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to ...More
- November 10, 2010
Congressman Johnson: The debt we owe veterans is 'immeasurable'
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson, GA-04, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, which will be celebrated tomorrow:We must all be committed ...More
- November 10, 2010
SBA Expands Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Vets
Announces Two New Programs for Women Vets, Guard, Reservists and Families: WASHINGTON – With thousands of service men and women returning from wars in Iraq and ...More
- October 26, 2010
Rep. Johnson announces rail funds for Georgia
Congressman: $4.1 million to help for Atlanta-Charlotte high-speed line ATLANTA -- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation ...More
- October 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson: 'It's a new day' in Atlanta
Congressman applauds $47 million federal grant for Atlanta Streetcar project ATLANTA -- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) declared it a 'new day' in Atlanta after U.S. ...More
- October 18, 2010
Johnson, Conyers applaud DOJ's push to stop Blue Cross Blue Shield from monopolizing health insurance
(WASHINGTON) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, ...More
- September 29, 2010
House passes Rep. Johnson's neglected infections of poverty bill
Researchers: Rep. Johnson giving ‘a voice to people who have none’WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced his bipartisan bill to address a ...More
- September 28, 2010
Rep. Johnson offers House recognition for Lilburn at centennial birthday bash
LILBURN, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was pleased Saturday, Sept. 25 to take part in Lilburn’s centennial birthday celebration and Greenway Trail ribbon cutting ...More
- September 27, 2010
Congressman Johnson congratulates STAND on Federal award for HIV testing services
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today visited and congratulated STAND Inc. [Standing to Achieve New Directions] for receiving a $300,000 annual grant from ...More
- September 24, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the Justice Department's antitrust settlement with six prominent high-tech companies today
“As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, I applaud Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney and the Antitrust Division of the ...More
- September 23, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to boost lending, tax cuts to small businesses
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to spur economic growth and create 500,000 new jobs by encouraging the development of American small ...More
- September 23, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Patient Bill of Rights provisions take effect Sept. 23
Cautions that insurance companies are still attempting to put ‘profits over people’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) praised the key provisions of the ...More
- September 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson announces retroactive pay deadline for soldiers affected by stop loss
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) echoed President Obama’s announcement that service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq ...More
- September 16, 2010
Rep. Johnson explores antitrust law in digital marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, today presided over a hearing focused on ...More
- September 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to boost U.S. manufacturing industry, create jobs
“Make it in America” strategy to help put Americans back to work WASHINGTON, D.C. – With middle-class Georgians and small businesses back home in mind, Rep. ...More
- September 10, 2010
Rep. Hank Johnson's (GA-04) statement on the ninth anniversary of September 11
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today on the ninth anniversary of September 11:“Today is a day of deep ...More
- September 10, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $7 million-plus headed to DeKalb, Gwinnett for Neighborhood Stabilization
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased to announce that more than $7 million in Neighborhood Stabilization grants from the Department of Housing ...More
- August 30, 2010
VA expands aid to Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
VA Health Care and Benefits Provided for Many Vietnam Veterans WASHINGTON – Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an ...More
- August 27, 2010
Rep. Johnson honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 47th anniversary of his famous "I Have A Dream" speech
LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement to honor the memory and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on ...More
- August 26, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on Georgia receiving Race to the Top funds
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today on Georgia being awarded $400 million in Race to the Top funds to ...More
- August 25, 2010
Fourth District Veterans' Update
Upcoming EventsWORKING TO END VET HOMELESSNESS – As part of its push to end veteran homelessness by 2015, Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching its “Make ...More
- August 19, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $2.2 million headed to District transportation projects
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased today to announce that he helped secure more than $2 million for area transportation projects, including ...More
- August 17, 2010
House chairman tours Atlanta-area transportation projects with Rep. Johnson
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) played host to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar (MN-08) on August 16, showing the Chairman ...More
- August 12, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $700,000 headed to Rockdale schools
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased today to announce that he secured $700,000 for Rockdale County schools from the Department of Education.Congressman ...More
- August 10, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to save thousands of teaching, state jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today voted for the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, which will save or create more than 300,000 ...More
- July 31, 2010
Rep. Johnson co-hosts 'Help for Homeowners' event
ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is co-hosted a two-day community event on July 30 and 31 with Reps. John Lewis and David Scott to ...More
- July 30, 2010
Rep. Johnson proposes bill to deal with neglected infections of poverty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced a bipartisan bill to address a growing problem of parasitic diseases – mostly in poor, minority ...More
- July 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to extend unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to extend unemployment benefits to millions of Americans, including thousands of Georgians and Fourth District residents.The ...More
- July 21, 2010
Rep. Johnson: President Obama signs bill to rein in Wall Street, protect consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) applauded as President Obama signed historic legislation to change the way Wall Street and the big banks ...More
- July 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson urges more water infrastructure investment for Georgia, district
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his testimony today before the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) ...More
- July 10, 2010
Rep. Johnson touts Recovery Act, holds third job fair
CONYERS, GA – More than 300 Fourth District residents attended Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) and Rockdale County’s job fair in Conyers on July 9 at ...More
- July 7, 2010
Rep. Johnson to open Conyers office for constituent services
CONYERS, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he will open a Conyers office for constituent services on Tuesday, July 13.The office is located ...More
- July 1, 2010
HEALTH REFORM HAPPENING NOW:
Today, HHS announced the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to ...More
- June 30, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to hold big banks, Wall Street accountable
‘Consumer Protection Agency’ to protect families, small businesses: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson today voted to protect consumers by reining in Wall Street and big ...More
- June 25, 2010
Rep. Johnson to hold career expo July 9 in Conyers
‘Jobs are the No. 1 priority in our community’:CONYERS, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson is holding his third Career Expo in the past 14 months ...More
- June 24, 2010
Rep. Johnson blasts Republican protection of BP, corporate political influence
House Republicans unsuccessfully fight effort to reduce corporate, foreign influence in U.S. elections: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson voted for the DISCLOSE Act, a ...More
- June 18, 2010
Congressman Hank Johnson: 111th Congress Greatest Hits
This document is a summation – a one-stop shop – to let readers know who Congressman Hank Johnson is, what legislation he has proposed, influenced and ...More
- June 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to create jobs, help small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today voted for legislation that will leverage $300 billion in lending for small businesses and create hundreds of ...More
- June 9, 2010
Checks on way to Medicare recipients for 'donut hole'
Rep. Johnson warns seniors of scams, fraud: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced that starting tomorrow, Medicare will begin mailing out to tens ...More
- May 25, 2010
Rep. Johnson meets with MARTA GM/CEO on transit tour
Congressman rides bus, train from Lithonia to Decatur with Dr. Beverly Scott DECATUR, GA – As the newest member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure ...More
- May 18, 2010
Rep. Johnson proposes strict gun law for airports nationwide
Congressman introduces ‘common sense’ bill to protect traveling public WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to make airports around the nation safer for the general public and ...More
- May 12, 2010
Rep. Johnson: 'Arts alive and well in the Fourth District'
Congressman Johnson applauds students’ efforts, awards college scholarships:LITHONIA, GA –Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced the winners of his 2010 Congressional Arts Competition and awarded four ...More
- May 6, 2010
Rep. Johnson secures seat on powerful House Transportation Committee
Congressman Johnson only Democrat from Georgia on influential Transportation & Infrastructure Committee: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ...More
- May 4, 2010
Congressman Johnson to hold open house
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) cordially invites you to his Open House on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in his Washington, D.C. office at ...More
- May 4, 2010
Rep. Johnson to closely scrutinize airline mega-merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, today called for careful scrutiny of the proposed ...More
- April 30, 2010
More than 500 residents attend Rep. Johnson's career expo
‘Jobs are the No. 1 priority in our community’: NORCROSS, GA – More than 500 residents particpated in Rep. Hank Johnson's (D-GA) second job fair ...More
- April 29, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to block personal pay increase
Congressman also moves to save taxpayers billions of dollars by cutting government waste: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted today against giving himself an ...More
- April 26, 2010
Hank invites students to Academy Day
TUCKER, GA. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, invites all Fourth District students interested in the Service ...More
- April 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson's offices honored with green award
Congressman marks American progress on 40th annual Earth Day:WASHINGTON – On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Rep. Hank Johnson announced that his District and ...More
- April 21, 2010
Rep. Johnson introduces legislation to limit court fees
Legislation – spurred by ‘Snyder case’ – would strengthen democracy, fair access to courts: Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District and serves as ...More
- April 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson marks equal pay day, but 'more needs to be done'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the country marks Equal Pay Day on April 20, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) says that more must be done to close ...More
- April 16, 2010
Rep. Johnson names Atlanta attorney to judicial review committee
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, has named Atlanta attorney Martin D. Chitwood to the ...More
- April 15, 2010
On tax day, Rep. Johnson underscores cuts for Georgia's families, businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) urged Georgians to take advantage of the 25 different tax cuts in the Recovery Act – part ...More
- April 13, 2010
Rep. Johnson: It's not too late to return your Census form
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, today urged residents to mail their 2010 Census forms ...More
- March 30, 2010
Rep. Johnson: It's Census Day -- Have you returned your form?
Congressman to mail in his census at Wesley Chapel Post Office: LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and ...More
- March 26, 2010
Rep. Johnson returns office budget funds to Treasury
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson’s (D-GA) today announced that he has returned $55,000 to the United States Treasury to help pay down the federal ...More
- March 24, 2010
Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2010 Congressional Arts Competition
LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) looks forward to hosting this year’s 2010 Congressional Arts Competition, an annual event displaying the community’s finest artistic talent.Eligible ...More
- March 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the passage of health care reform
Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast, issued the following statement ...More
- March 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson: 'We must address the jobs crisis'
Congressman urges colleagues to sign his letter ensuring disadvantaged businesses participate in Recovery: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) participated in a Congressional Black Caucus ...More
- March 15, 2010
Congressman Johnson: 'Now is the time for unity' on health care
Johnson, who serves as Southeast Regional Whip, urges colleagues to pass Health Care Reform- WASHINGTON -- Congressman Hank Johnson, who serves in the House leadership ...More
- March 12, 2010
Rep. Johnson meets with Pres. Obama at White House to discuss jobs
Congressman joins CBC colleagues at White House, urges focus on 'chronically unemployed': WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Johnson and Congressional Black Caucus colleagues joined President Obama ...More
- March 11, 2010
Rep. Johnson on 2010 Census: 'We must count everyone'
Congressman warns residents of fake Census scams:Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson urged fellow residents of the Fourth District and all Georgians to fill out ...More
- March 9, 2010
Congressman Johnson: Recovery Act transit funds crucial for Georgia
$12.2 million in federal stimulus money announced for state transit; $2.2 million for MARTA to help Atlanta metro system fill widening budget gap: WASHINGTON, D.C. ...More
- March 3, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the 2011 budget proposal
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) testified before a House Budget Committee hearing. Jobs, economy, foreclosure prevention, public safety, transportation top concerns for Johnson“I strongly ...More
- March 2, 2010
Hank joins Pres. Obama on Georgia jobs tour
Presidential address at Savannah Technical College to highlight job creation in Georgia: SAVANNAH – Congressman Hank Johnson flew aboard Air Force One this morning to ...More
- February 26, 2010
Congressman Johnson votes to extend unemployment insurance, highway jobs investment
Temporary Extension Act will extend key programs through April 5; Johnson urges colleagues to act:WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Johnson voted for the Temporary ...More
- February 25, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to repeal insurance industry's antitrust exemption
As Chairman of Competition Policy Subcommittee, Rep. Johnson influenced development of new policy: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today voted in favor of the ...More
- February 23, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on President Obama's health insurance reform proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s health insurance reform proposal, which was released this ...More
- February 22, 2010
Johnson praises implementation of CARD Act
Legislation goes into effect today, enacts unprecedented consumer protection: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced landmark reforms to the credit card industry will go ...More
- February 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson to tour solar cell manufacturer Suniva
Norcross clean energy company hiring with stimulus funds: LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) will tour solar cell manufacturer Suniva’s Norcross facility on Thursday, Feb. ...More
- February 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Recovery funds headed to DeKalb Tech for job training
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Johnson and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced today another job training grant for the Fourth District authorized by the American Recovery ...More
- February 6, 2010
Rep. Johnson backs jobs-boosting bill
Congressman pushes ‘Put America Back to Work’ legislation: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Focused on creating jobs and revitalizing distressed communities, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today cosponsored the ...More
- February 5, 2010
Rep. Johnson honors life, sacrifice of Medgar Evers
To kick off Black History Month, Congressman congratulates U.S. Navy for naming a supply ship after civil rights leader:WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson’s (D-GA) ...More
- February 3, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Citizens United ruling sets dangerous precedent
Congressman: ‘Corporations are not citizens’ when it comes to elections: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition ...More
- February 3, 2010
Rep. Johnson commends progress on 1-year anniversary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
LITHONIA, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) commended the progress achieved in the first year of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. ...More
- February 1, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Expedite Haitian immigrants with family in U.S.
19 colleagues join Congressman in call for humanitarian policy: WASHINGTON – On Friday morning, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) urged Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to allow ...More
- January 27, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement following President Obama’s first State of the Union Address on Jan. 27, 2010.“I’m pleased ...More
- January 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $1 million in 'Pathways Out of Poverty' grants headed to District
Recovery Act funding to help residents land green jobs: WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) is pleased to announce that Goodwill Industries will partner with ...More
- January 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson to hold hearing on implications of American Needle v. NFL
Supreme Court decision could affect antitrust, competitive policies: WASHINGTON – House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy Chairman Hank Johnson (D-GA) will hold a ...More
- January 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Congressman attends ceremony at historic Ebenezer Church, parade in Stone Mountain: LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) honored the memory and legacy of The Rev. ...More
- January 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on Haiti
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) released the following statement regarding a magnitude 7.0 earthquake (on the Richter scale) that occurred in Haiti on ...More
- January 13, 2010
Click here for details on today's PALS small business event
PARTNERSHIP ALLIANCE LEARNING SERIES (PALS) – Today (Friday, Feb 19), Congressman Johnson's small business initiative will help local small businesses navigate Small Business Administration resources, ...More
- January 11, 2010
Rep. Johnson to hold small business, nonprofit forums
PARTNERSHIP ALLIANCE LEARNING SERIES (PALS) – Rep. Johnson has two important PALS initiatives coming up to help non-profits and small businesses connect to a myriad ...More
- January 11, 2010
Rep. Johnson receives A+ on environment
Environment America awards 100 percent rating for consistent green voting record - Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was awarded a 100 percent score by Environment America, a ...More
- January 5, 2010
Rep. Johnson receives high marks on environment
Environment America awards 100 percent rating for consistent green voting record - Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was awarded a 100 percent score by Environment America, a ...More
- December 16, 2009
House agrees with Rep. Johnson: Use TARP funds to create jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) lead, the House on Dec. 16 passed the Jobs for Main Street Act, which would redirect $75 ...More
- December 15, 2009
Rep. Johnson co-authors, supports Iran sanction bill
Bill would complement U.S. diplomatic efforts: WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson on Tuesday voted for H.R. 2194, the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, which passed ...More
- December 14, 2009
Rep. Johnson introduces job creation measure
Today, Rep. Hank Johnson introduced H. Res 950, which urges his House colleagues to support using unspent Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to create jobs.“With ...More
- December 14, 2009
Rep. Johnson ensures district receives critical funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Stressing the need to help get residents back to work, properly fund local schools, hospitals, transportation and infrastructure, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) ...More
- December 11, 2009
Rep. Johnson amends financial reform legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to restore accountability to our financial system and protect American consumers, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) amended the Wall Street Reform and ...More
- December 8, 2009
Rep. Johnson introduces job creation resolution
Today, Rep. Hank Johnson introduced H. Res 950, which urges his House colleagues to support using unspent Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to create jobs.“With ...More
- November 24, 2009
Rep. Johnson honors local choir director
Floor speech, proclamation recognize Sharp’s 45 years of service: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) honored one of the Fourth District’s most prominent daughters ...More
- November 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes in favor of 'historic' House health care plan
Congressman commends bill for lowering costs, reducing deficit: WASHINGTON, D.C. – A longtime supporter of making health care more accessible and affordable for the American ...More
- November 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes in favor of 'historic' House health care plan
Congressman commends bill for lowering costs, reducing deficit: WASHINGTON, D.C. – A longtime supporter of making health care more accessible and affordable for the American ...More
- November 4, 2009
Veterans Day in the Fourth District
Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Below are all the parades, observances and ceremonies being held in the Fourth District:Saturday, Nov. 7 – The Georgia Veterans ...More
- November 3, 2009
Hank: Bill to protect innocent Americans from execution
WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), along with Constitution Subcommittee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers [D-MI], Crime Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Scott ...More
- October 29, 2009
Rep. Johnson: House health care reform bill 'urgently needed'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), concerned that many of his constituents lack access to affordable, quality health care, today announced his support of ...More
- October 29, 2009
Hank supports 'historic' House health care reform bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), concerned that many of his constituents lack access to affordable, quality health care, today announced his support of ...More
- October 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson: $82M in Recovery funds flow into Fourth District
Concerned many Fourth District residents are still struggling in a tough economy and that Georgia unemployment numbers continue to slightly rise, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) ...More
- October 22, 2009
Rep. Johnson: Reform PATRIOT Act, Fight Terrorism While Protecting Civil Liberties
Bill would reauthorize Act, but curb excessive threats to civil liberties: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, is ...More
- October 22, 2009
Hank cosponsors PATRIOT Act reform bill
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, is an original cosponsor of the USA PATRIOT Act Amendments ...More
- October 13, 2009
Hank introduces bill to cap out-of-pocket specialty drug costs
Tuesday, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act of 2009, or H.R. 3799, to cap monthly out-of-pocket costs for specialty ...More
- October 13, 2009
Rep. Johnson offers legislation to cap out-of-pocket drug costs
Bill to save people with serious illnesses thousands in drug costsWASHINGTON – Tuesday, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act ...More
- October 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson to hold Service Academy Info Expo for Fourth District students
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) will hold his 2009 Service Academy Info Expo Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Maloof Auditorium in downtown Decatur from 4 to ...More
- October 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson to hold Service Academy Info Expo for Fourth District students
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) will hold his 2009 Service Academy Info Expo Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Maloof Auditorium in downtown Decatur from 4 to ...More
- October 2, 2009
Hank tours Fourth District flood relief centers, visits survivors
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) visited flood survivors and thanked federal, state and local relief workers at all three Fourth District Disaster Relief Centers in Rockdale, ...More
- October 2, 2009
Rep. Johnson tours Fourth District flood relief centers, visits survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andy Phelan, Communications DirectorLITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) visited with flood survivors and thanked federal, state and local ...More
- September 30, 2009
Rep. Johnson introduces Iran nuclear resolution
Bipartisan resoluton calls for international inspections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andy Phelan, Communications Director WASHINGTON – Congressman Hank Johnson today introduced a resolution demanding that Iran disclose and ...More
- September 28, 2009
Rep. Johnson pleased federal response to historic flooding so swift
Timely declaration will provide much-needed funds for DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett countiesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andy Phelan, Communications Director DECATUR – On the heels of the announcement ...More
- September 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson supports resolution expressing condolences to flood victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andy Phelan, Communications DirectorWASHINGTON – In the wake of some of the worst storms and flooding in recent memory, Rep. Hank Johnson ...More
- July 29, 2009
Rep. Johnson announces Recovery fighting crime, funding local police
WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that 18 more officers will be on the job in DeKalb and Rockdale counties thanks to funding ...More
- July 29, 2009
Rep. Johnson outlines benefits of House health care reform bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), concerned his constituents are not receiving accurate information on the health care reform debate, sought to set the ...More
- July 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson highlights Arbitration Fairness Act at Oversight hearing
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) appeared today at the House Subcommittee on Domestic Policy hearing to explain his Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009.The subcommittee – part ...More
- June 12, 2009
Awareness of Fairness: Time to Pay the Piper
Some radio stations are using the airwaves to conduct a smear campaign against Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) and other members of Congress, who recently voted ...More
- April 27, 2009
Rep. Johnson pleased to take part in Arbitration Fairness Day
David Kurth of Burlington, Wis., was also denied the ability to sue after his father died as a result of alleged poor care he received ...More
- April 27, 2009
Rep. Johnson selected recipient of ACCG's Shackelford Service Award
The Wayne Shackelford Excellence in Public Service Award recognizes a former county official who also has served or is serving the citizens of Georgia in ...More
- April 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson sponsors Act to streamline, simplify courts
HR 1626 passed by a voice vote in the House on April 22.Judges and attorneys have been complaining for years that the unclear and confusing ...More
- April 22, 2009
Rep. Johnson celebrates Earth Day green style
The first bill authorizes EPA to award grants to reduce the environmental impact of discarded electronic devices and promote the recycling of these devices. The second ...More
- April 14, 2009
Rep. Johnson announces Congressional Student Awards in art, service academy nominations
On Saturday, April 18 at the Porter Sanford Center for the Performing Arts from 4 to 7 p.m., Rep. Johnson will present certificates of Congressional ...More
- April 8, 2009
Rep. Johnson to hold pre-foreclosure town hall
| Watch Hank talk about the town hall |By bringing lenders and struggling homeowners to the same table, Johnson said he hopes to stem the ...More
- April 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson’s statement on the F-22 Raptor fighter program
Although the potential loss of jobs is important to Johnson, he said the fighters’ strategic importance in America’s defensive arsenal trumps all other concerns. “Contrary to ...More
- April 3, 2009
Rep. Johnson proposes TIRE Act to curb pollution, oil dependence
Designed to motivate companies through tax incentives to use truck tires with recycled rubber, the Act [HR 1888] aims to curb the number of tires ...More
- April 2, 2009
Rep. Johnson pleased workers to receive boost in paychecks
The tax cuts -- $400 to individuals making less than $75,000 and $800 to married couples making less than $150,000 per year -- will begin ...More
- April 2, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes to pass broad economic plan for growth
Unlike the Bush Administration, which inherited a $5.6 trillion surplus in 2001, the Obama Administration inherited a deficit of more than $1.2 trillion in 2009 ...More
- March 30, 2009
Rep. Johnson supports three key veterans' benefit bills
The measures could provide a cost of living increase for veterans’ disability benefits, expand employment services for homeless veterans and fully reimburse veterans for emergency ...More
- March 26, 2009
Rep. Johnson's statement on Guantanamo Bay
“Guantanamo is a symbol of everything we did wrong,” said Johnson, a former criminal defense attorney. “It’s an ugly reminder of the fact that our ...More
- March 19, 2009
Statement by Rep. Johnson on taxing AIG, other bonuses
The legislation passed the House by a vote of 328-93, drawing support from 85 Republicans.Johnson, who voted against TARP but voted for HR 1586, was ...More
- March 18, 2009
Hank on A.I.G. bonuses
But it's symbolic of the very excesses that put us in this financial mess in the first place. To reward the executives who caused such ...More
- March 17, 2009
Rep. Johnson explores antitrust law's possible role in financial crisis
In particular, Johnson and his colleagues investigated consolidation of the banking industry and the vast amount of public money used to stabilize banks and other ...More
- March 13, 2009
Rep. Johnson's office offers IRS Workshop
Officials of the IRS will be on-hand to answer questions and process individual tax returns.Participants will learn about earned income tax credits, determine their filing ...More
- March 5, 2009
Congressman Johnson encouraged by mortgage bankruptcy compromise
If passed by the Senate and signed into law – H.R. 1106 – Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009 would empower judges to ...More
- March 5, 2009
Rep. Johnson: Transit funds headed to Georgia
The money – which was released by the Federal Transit Administration – is part of what is expected to be more than $1 billion the ...More
- March 2, 2009
Congressman to discuss Recovery plan at community breakfast
It comes on the heels of Johnson’s first telephone town hall meeting held Feb. 24 from his office in Washington, D.C., in which he reached ...More
- March 1, 2009
Johnson endorses Consumer Protection Week
NCPW 2009 – Nuts and Bolts: Tools for Today’s Economy – highlights consumer education efforts across the nation and the state. Information can help people ...More
- February 26, 2009
Johnson oversees hearing on Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger
Among other things, the hearing focused on the proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which could combine the nation’s biggest concert promoter with the ...More
- February 24, 2009
Statement by Rep. Hank Johnson on the President's State of the Nation Address
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- February 13, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
“The package, which is a balance of tax cuts and investments, is an effort to help lift our sagging economy and put people back to ...More
- February 12, 2009
Rep. Johnson seeks to strengthen consumer, employee rights
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- February 4, 2009
Congressman Johnson Votes to Expand State Children's Health Insurance
President Barack Obama signed the bill into law this afternoon.H.R. 2 will provide an additional $32.8 billion over four and a half years for the ...More
- January 29, 2009
Congressman Johnson to attend community health expo
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- January 28, 2009
Rep. Hank Johnson: GA needs recovery, reinvestment plan
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- January 27, 2009
Rep. Johnson supports Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
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- January 23, 2009
Rep. Hank Johnson Selected Chair of Judiciary Subcommittee
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