Consumer Protection
Information regarding my stance on Consumer Protection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of the horrific act of hate and terror in Orlando last week, the deadliest mass shooting in American history, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today joined House Democrats’ sit-in on the House Floor to demand that Speaker Ryan and House Republicans allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to address gun violence.
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL), issued the following statement concerning Microsoft's announcement that it will buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, a deal that could bring significant changes for the professional network’s more than 430 million members:
“Microsoft's proposed acquisition of LinkedIn is one of the largest acquisitions of a technology company in history,” Johnson stated.
Congressman Hank Johnson's office is committed to ensuring that our community has access to safe, affordable housing. Below are key programs and resources available to support homeowners, homebuyers, and individuals facing housing difficulties.
You can view DeKalb County's Assistance Resource Guide for a list of organizations that can assist you with housing, financial hardships, education, and etc.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its final rule to update and expand federal overtime pay protections to 4.2 million American workers across the country, including more than 155,000 in Georgia:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson (GA-04) – ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL) – issued the following statement as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled a proposed rule that would restore customers’ rights to bring class-action lawsuits against financial firms:
Brennan Center for Justice: America’s Voting Machines at Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced the “Verifying Optimal Tools for Elections Act of 2016 or (VOTE Act: H.R. 5131),” which would allocate more than $125 million dollars in HAVA (Help America Vote Act) grants to assist states in replacing old, outdated voting machines.