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July 12, 2019

DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), is hosting his "Moving The Fourth Forward" town hall series at four locations throughout Georgia's Fourth Congressional District from 6 – 7:30 p.m., to hear the thoughts and opinions of his constitutes on a wide range of issues.

Who: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04)

What: Moving The Fourth Forward Town Hall Series

When: Tuesday, August 13, Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road in Lithonia;


May 2, 2019
Today, Rep. Johnson voted to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, House Democrats’ legislation that would require the Trump Administration to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and to develop a serious

April 23, 2019

DECATUR, Ga. — On April 22, 2019, Earth Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was presented with "The Environmental Scorecard Award," in recognition of his 100% environmental voting record score in 2018.

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April 23, 2019

A Gwinnett County pig farmer, a United States congressman and more than 100 other people spent part of Earth Day in an airport-area hotel talking about environmental justice.

Discussion during the Georgia Environmental Justice Education and Awareness Symposium went from urban gardening in southern Fulton County to federal green policies. There were more people in suits than jeans, and most of the conversations dealt with high-level topics geared toward those already passionate about the environment.


April 22, 2019

DECATUR—On April 22, 2019, Earth Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was presented with "The Environmental Scorecard Award," in recognition of his 100 percent environmental voting record score in 2018.

Rep. Johnson was presented with the award at The Georgia Environmental Justice Education and Awareness Symposium, where he also served as a guest speaker for the symposium.


March 15, 2019

Congressman Scores 100% – No. 1 in GA Delegation – Highest Lifetime Score of 96%

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he earned a 100 percent from The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) on their 2018 National Environmental Scorecard, which tallies the performance of every member of Congress every year on key environmental votes.

Issues: Environment

January 30, 2019

Congressman receives 100% on Humane Scorecard for 115th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday that he received a 100% from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund for his voting record, co-sponsorship of legislation and leadership in helping prevent cruelty to animals.


December 12, 2018

WASHINGTON —Some of Georgia's top Republican elected officials, agricultural organizations and business development groups cheered the Trump administration's move Tuesday to roll back a sweeping Obama-era clean water regulation aimed at protecting tributaries to navigable waterways.


October 10, 2018
Editorials

By Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and Michael Shank, opinion contributors

As President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency drops "climate change," and its impact on children, from its latest rule on hydrofluorocarbons, it is time to talk honestly about science.

Issues: Environment Justice & Court Reform

August 16, 2018
e-Newsletters

Dear Friends,

We held an informative and excellent public discussion on the issues that Fourth District residents are most concerned about during our August 7th telephone town hall. We called 100,000 constituents to discuss the issues of the day. To listen to the live, 1-hour event, click HERE. The good news is if you missed our previous telephone town halls, I'll be hosting another live access event soon. To sign up for future events, click HERE.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy Seniors and Social Security Transportation & Infrastructure