Consumer Protection
Congressman Johnson has always been a champion for “the little guy.” From his post on the Judiciary Committee, he continues to introduce legislation designed to level the bargaining and legal playing field between consumers and service and product providers. In March 2022, his bipartisan Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act (H.R. 963) that re-establishes everyday Americans' 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system, passed the House of Representatives. Congressman Johnson supports increasing funding of and oversight on the part of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). He has called for quality control and safety assurance mechanisms in any trade agreements.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier MD (WA-08) sent a letter to Centers for Diseases Control & Prevention (CDC) Acting Director James O'Neill and the advisory panel it oversees urging them to maintain the existing recommendations in support of the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. The advisory panel is scheduled to discuss and vote on the hepatitis B birth dose recommendation during its two-day meeting starting Dec.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and the entire Georgia Democratic delegation sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging him to call the U.S. House back to Washington immediately to engage in good-faith bipartisan efforts to address the healthcare crisis Republican created. Below and here is a copy of the letter.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), announced that they re-introduced the FAIR Act: The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, re-establishing Americans’ 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system.
Congressman Johnson honored six nonprofits at the Lou Walker Senior Center on Saturday, August 16 to cap off his Week of H.O.P.E. or Helping other People Elevate. Pictured here are the Congressman, his staff and representatives from six awardees: First African Community Development Corporation, the First Senior Center of Georgia, the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network, How Big Is Your Dream Foundation, Spectrum Autism Support Group, Inc., and the Mosaic Health Center.
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held a successful Week of H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Elevate) from August 11-16 to celebrate nonprofits, their importance to our community and to give back to the community through volunteerism. Held in conjunction with National Nonprofit Day, it was a week of uplift and celebration of the critical work of community-based organizations.
“Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech.”
“Freddy Mercury did not confess to having ‘just killed a man’ by putting ‘a gun against his head’ and ‘’pulling the trigger. Bob Marley did not confess to having shot a sheriff. And Johnny Cash did not confess to shooting ‘a man in Reno, just to watch him die’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted against Trump MAGA Republican Big, Ugly Bill.
Congressman Seeks Deal to Exempt Georgia, While Also Focusing on Reversing Cuts to Healthcare Access for Children, Providing Counsel for Unaccompanied Minors, and Strengthening Environmental Protections
Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Questions Wisdom of Bypassing Opportunity To Open US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Southeast Regional Outreach Office (SEROO) in Atlanta
Congressman receives “A” on Council for Innovation Promotion Congressional Scorecard for Working to Strengthen America’s IP Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, announced June 2 that he received an “A” from the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) for consistently introducing and supporting bills and policies that strengthen America’s IP framework.
Congressman Held Roundtable With Local Stakeholders
STONECREST, GA – On Friday, May 9, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) gathered local nonprofits, parents and experts in the field of providing critical services to children in need, including the YMCA, Head Start, Easter Seals, Sheltering Arms and others to discuss the impact of drastic cuts to programs that keep children safe and healthy.