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Information regarding my stance on Consumer Protection.

March 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL), and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced today the Trademark Modernization (TM) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6196/S.3449), bipartisan, bicameral legislation to give the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tools to address recent significant increases in fraudulent trademark filings.


March 6, 2020

Rep. Johnson Re-Affirms His Commitment to Lowering Drug Prices, Protecting Pensions and Fighting Scammers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) received a 100 percent score from the Alliance for Retired Americans, who released their Congressional Voting Record this month for the first session of the 116th Congress.


February 11, 2020
Speeches

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As Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual property and the Internet, Congressman Johnson delivered the following speech at
Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform

January 31, 2020

Congressman receives 100% on Humane Scorecard for First Half of 116th Congress

DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, announced today that he received a 100 percent from the Humane Society Legislative Fund for his voting record, co-sponsorship of legislation and leadership in helping prevent cruelty to animals.


January 30, 2020

Sweeping Bill Implements a Series of Common-Sense Reforms to Address Deadly Crisis

Gun Violence Prevention Activists Applaud Warren-Johnson Leadership, Bold Action on Guns


January 24, 2020

Congressman reaches across the aisle with Rep. Chabot of Ohio to help workers, businesses at tax time

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today reintroduced his bipartisan bill, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020, with Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01). The bipartisan and bicameral legislation simplifies state income tax requirements for employees who spend 30 days or less working in states outside the state of their residence.


January 24, 2020

CLARKSTON, GA — On Thursday, February 20, Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA-04) will host his Restoration Resources Fair for ex-offenders, previously incarcerated, returning citizens or those caught up in the system.

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January 21, 2020

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 (GA-04) proudly announced that he aced his anti-corruption exam for his record of fighting to end the dominance of big money in politics, expanding the right to vote, and restoring ethical leadership in Washington.


January 20, 2020

ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) delivered the following remarks at the 52nd annual MLK, Jr. Commemorative Service:

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"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 here with you today in this sacred space, the wisdom of Dr. King's words, ring true.

And they carry special urgency, in this all-important year.


November 21, 2019

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act is the first comprehensive national legalization bill to pass a congressional committee.

"We have been absolutely shut out of this business," Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia said Wednesday.