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

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Statement of the Honorable Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. on the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
August 1, 2014
Press Release

The Administration announced that President Obama signed the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order on July 31. Among other things, the Order will prohibit federal contractors from using forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts involving civil and sexual assault and harassment disputes.

Issues: Consumer Protection
Lawmakers, law enforcement discuss merits of military surplus donations
July 2, 2014
In The News
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Lawmakers, law enforcement discuss merits of military surplus donations
Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection
Congressman Johnson calls on AT&T to deploy its ultra-fast fiber network in Atlanta
June 24, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) today made the following statement during the hearing on “The Proposed Merger of AT&T and DirecTV" in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL).

Issues: Consumer Protection
Rep. Hank Johnson stands for the Open Internet
June 20, 2014
Speeches

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) today made the following statement during the hearing on “Net Neutrality: Is Antitrust Law More Effective than Regulation in Protecting Consumers and Innovation?” in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL). Rep. Johnson is the ranking member of the RRCAL Subcommittee, which exercises jurisdiction over antitrust laws and competition.

“I strongly and unequivocally believe in an Open Internet.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs
Rep. Johnson's statement on EPA plan to cut carbon pollution
June 4, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency announced new actions to cut carbon pollution 30 percent by 2030:

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Energy Environment
Johnson & Conyers urge House to reject flawed legislation that strips Americans of their access to courts
May 21, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (D-Ga.) and Congressman John Conyers, Jr.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform
Johnson: ‘We must ensure competition, innovation on the Internet’
May 16, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to begin the process of formally setting new net neutrality rules for online traffic that could have major implications for how companies reach consumers on the Internet. Rep. Hank Johnson, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee with jurisdiction over antitrust and competition, released the following statement after the FCC vote:

Issues: Consumer Protection
Hank: HomeSafe Georgia expands eligibility requirements
May 13, 2014
Press Release
Since 2009, Rep. Johnson’s office has helped more than 1,700 residents deal with pending foreclosures of their homes. Since 2011, nearly 1,000 homeowners in the Fourth District have been approved for HomeSafe Georgia.
Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Seniors and Social Security
Rep. Hank Johnson calls on Comcast to expand Internet Essentials to increase broadband adoption in minority communities
May 8, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) today made the following statement during the hearing on a proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL). Rep. Johnson is the ranking member of the RRCAL Subcommittee, which exercises jurisdiction over antitrust laws and competition.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform
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