Health Care

Congressman Hank Johnson's E-Newsletter for April 6, 2016
Rep. Johnson celebrates as Affordable Care Act Turns 6
March 23, 2016
Press Release
Congressman Joins Colleagues on Steps of Capitol To Recognize ACA's Birthday
March 23 marks the 6th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. In the six years since a Democratic Congress enacted the Affordable Care Act, important progress has been made to bring more access to quality, affordable health care. Today, 20 million more Americans have insurance because of the ACA, bringing our uninsured rate to an all-time low. Since the ACA was enacted, health care prices have been rising at the slowest rate in five decades.
Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Protect Constituents from Toxic Coal Ash
March 22, 2016
Press Release

By product of producing electricity a noxious material that could be dumped in a landfill near you

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced The Coal Ash Landfill Safety Act (CALSA) – H.R. 4827 – to protect citizens from dangerous coal ash that will be disposed in municipal landfills that are not equipped to handle the toxic substance.

Issues: Consumer Protection Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson’s resolution renaming Post Office for fallen Pine Lake officer passes House
March 1, 2016
Press Release

Congressman’s bill has support from entire Georgia House delegation; Resolution now goes to Senate for approval

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Johnson announced today that the bipartisan resolution to rename the Pine Lake Post Office at Rockbridge Road and Spring Drive in honor of fallen police officer Francis Manuel Ortega passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

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
Job readiness workshops, business forums at Resources Fair
Congressman Hank Johnson's E-Newsletter for Feb. 9, 2016
February 16, 2016
e-Newsletters

I’m very pleased to announce that I’m holding my 2016 Resources Fair on February 18, 2016, at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fair will help connect constituents with local, state and federal agencies that will provide job-readiness training, information on the television & film industry and employment opportunities.

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
Rep. Johnson: President’s Forward-Looking Budget Makes Bold Investments in America’s Future
February 9, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House sent President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to Congress. Rep. Johnson applauded the President for putting forward a budget that builds the foundation for a strong American future – investing in innovation for the 21st century, advancing a world-class education system, and empowering hard-working families.
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
Rep. Hank Johnson’s statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address
January 13, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) today issued the following statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address.
“What we saw tonight was a positive, upbeat speech. America has a hard-earned right to that optimism thanks to the grit and determination of citizens across the country. It’s been an historic run over the last seven years. From helping turn around an economy amidst worst economic crisis since the Great Depression to finally making universal, affordable health care a reality for all represents remarkable progress.
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
Rep. Johnson Votes Against Republican Bill Attacking Health Care of Women & Working Families
January 8, 2016
Press Release
Calls for Action in New Year to Create Jobs and Deliver Bigger Paychecks to Hard-working Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Johnson (GA-05) voted against a Republican bill this week that would dismantle the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood. This Republican Reconciliation bill would take away affordable health coverage from 22 million Americans, and would strip away family planning services and life-saving cancer screenings from millions of women across the country.
Issues: Health Care
Study: Rep. Johnson highest ranked member of GA Delegation in 113th Congress
January 6, 2016
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to an updated study by Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia (UVA), Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was the highest ranked member of the Georgia Congressional delegation when it comes to legislative effectiveness in the 113th Congress (2013-2014).

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
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