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.

For more on the Congressman’s work on consumer protection, please read below.

 

More on Consumer Protection

Rep. Johnson Holds Tech Titans Accountable to Consumers
July 29, 2020
Press Release

Congressman Questions Leaders of Facebook, Apple, Amazon & Google On Anti-Competitive Behavior, Market Dominance – CEOs Agree to be More Transparent,

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Votes to Pass Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act
June 29, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) took bold action to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by joining House Democrats to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. Today's vote comes days after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme Court to strike down the entirety of the ACA.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care
Rep. Johnson receives Chamber’s Lincoln Leadership for America Award
June 18, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he is the recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America award.

The Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award recognizes members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who in their actions have demonstrated the leadership critical to advancing policies that support America's small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs
Rep. Johnson Votes to Pass Heroes Act
May 15, 2020
Press Release

Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Supports Heroes Act, Releases New Details on Benefits for Georgia and Local Communities & Counties
May 13, 2020
Press Release

Congressman: Bold Legislation to Address the Coronavirus Health and Economic Crisis; Means More than $1B for Fourth District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his support of The Heroes Act, bold legislation to address the coronavirus health and economic crisis.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care
Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) comments to the Ga. Legislative Black Caucus Town Hall on May 5, 2020
May 6, 2020
Speeches

Thank you for all that you do as leaders of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus – you are on the frontlines of helping us through this pandemic – and I'm honored to join this evening for this important call.

Issues: Consumer Protection Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Re-Introduces Bills to Enhance Consumers’ Digital Privacy
May 4, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, re-introduced two important pieces of legislation to protect Americans' digital privacy – the bipartisan Application Privacy, Protection and Security (APPS) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6677), and the Data Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020 (H.R. 6675).

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Supports Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package
April 24, 2020
Press Release
Congressman Returns to Washington To Cast Vote For H.R. 266, The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his support of H.R. 266, The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
The Congressman was in the Chamber and voted in support of the bill.
Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Congressman Hank Johnson discusses Black community, COVID-19 and 2020 Census
April 22, 2020
In The News

by Munson Steed

Congressman Hank Johnson discusses Black community, COVID-19 and 2020 Census

Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 4th Congressional District. He works to empower underserved minority communities and help ex-offenders reenter society after incarceration.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
April 10, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don't normally file a tax return.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care
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