Consumer Protection
Information regarding my stance on Consumer Protection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Small Business Contracting Fairness Act of 2022, critical legislation to standardize treatment of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The bill would strengthen the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program to help more minority and women-owned small businesses compete for contracts and competitive funding opportunities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for bipartisan legislation to ease the burden of rising costs on Georgia families and small businesses, while also boosting American exporters' ability to efficiently deliver products to the global marketplace. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act will crack down on exorbitant fees being charged by international shipping companies and prevent American-made goods from being left on the dock. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the President's desk.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), legislation that will help unleash the full potential of Georgia's workforce by ensuring Georgians have the skills they need to succeed. Amid the strongest job growth in modern times, these investments will connect Georgians to a record number of job openings – bringing workers off the sidelines, increasing production and lowering the cost of key goods.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 30 as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.
H. Res. 1072 has the support of 13 other members in the House. Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) introduced the Senate companion resolution – S. Res. 602.
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Georgia will receive $9.5 million in federal funds to bring down heating and cooling costs for working families. These investments, secured through last month's government funding legislation, will be used to slash Georgians' energy bills, provide crisis assistance and help weatherize homes.
On Monday, April 18th, 2 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his 2022 Small Business Virtual Workshop entitled: From Start -Up to Enterprise. -This workshop will focus on four stages of a small business.
Congressman Johnson will have three organizations on hand:
SCORE- northmetroatlanta.score.org
SBA - Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a series of three workshops – April 19-21 – to educate and assist constituents, nonprofits, and local government agencies on how to navigate the world of federal grant funding.
TOPIC: How To Start A Nonprofit Organization
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19 from 10-11:30 AM
TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/bWuazTSSku4
PROGRAM:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for historic criminal justice reform legislation to advance racial and economic justice for Georgians. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement [MORE] Act will expunge the records of those harmed by cannabis criminalization, create opportunities for all to participate in the legal cannabis industry and decriminalize cannabis at the federal level.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 31, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for landmark legislation to deliver lower insulin costs for Georgia families. By capping out-of-pocket expenses, the Affordable Insulin Now Act will ensure that Georgians pay no more than $35 for a monthly supply of insulin.
"My bill will restore fairness to the American justice system by reasserting individuals' right to access the court system," said Congressman Hank Johnson. "The FAIR Act would ensure that men and women contracting with more powerful entities aren't forced into private arbitration, where the bigger party often has the advantage of choosing the arbitrator in an unappealable decision. I appreciate my colleagues' support in passing this commonsense reform.