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December 15, 2023

Congressman Honors Former Staff Member Diagnosed With Chordoma 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he reintroduced a resolution to raise awareness of a rare form of cancer called chordoma after a former member of his staff was diagnosed with the rare condition last year.  

Issues: Health Care

October 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) re-introduced legislation this week to recognize Oct.

Issues: Health Care

September 18, 2023

NAIRHHA Day, September 9th, has been recognized in HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis communities but will now be recognized federally for the first time


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Congressman Johnson (GA-04) visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Chamblee Campus as part of a tour of his district during the August work period. The visit included a campus tour and a roundtable discussion with CDC leadership and subject matter experts to discuss the agency’s work in sickle cell disease, hepatitis c and HIV/AIDS, including the important work being done in Georgia.  The Congressman’s visit concluded with a tour of CDC’s environmental health laboratory.

September 8, 2023

Congressman Attends Roundtable Discussion on Accessing Treatments for Patients With Sickle Cell, Hep C & HIV With CDC Scientists

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On Saturday, August 19 at Legacy Park in Decatur, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held his Ceremony of HOPE honoring the work of six local nonprofits, including Catholic Charities of Atlanta, Friends of Disabled Adults & Children (FODAC), the Women’s Resources Center to End Violence Against Women, the Rockdale Coalition for Children & Families, Newton Mentoring, Inc., and Newton County Historical Committee on Black Preservation. 

August 22, 2023

Congressman Honors Service in Our Communities, Local Student With Congressional Award  

DECATUR – On Saturday, August 19 at Legacy Park in Decatur, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held his Ceremony of HOPE honoring the work of six local nonprofits. 


CMS will host a series of public engagement events this spring as part of the Medicar


April 28, 2023

Congressman Offers Bicameral Resolution With New York Congresswoman Grace Meng, Sen. Hirono 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a resolution to designate April 30 as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day. 

Issues: Health Care

December 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass the FY 2023 government funding legislation. The bill delivers historic investments in American families and workers while strengthening Democracy at home and abroad. This legislation was passed by the Senate yesterday – and was passed in the House today. It will now head to the President’s desk for signature.


December 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he introduced a resolution to raise awareness of a rare form of cancer called chordoma after a member of his staff was diagnosed with the rare condition earlier this year.

[Watch the Congressman’s floor speech HERE]

Issues: Health Care

December 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he introduced a resolution to raise awareness of a rare form of cancer called chordoma after a member of his staff was diagnosed with the rare condition earlier this year.  

[Watch the Congressman’s floor speech HERE]

Issues: Health Care