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, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for bipartisan legislation to ease the burden of rising costs on Georgia families and small businesses, while also boosting American exporters' ability to efficiently deliver products to the global marketplace. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act will crack down on exorbitant fees being charged by international shipping companies and prevent American-made goods from being left on the dock. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the President's desk.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), legislation that will help unleash the full potential of Georgia's workforce by ensuring Georgians have the skills they need to succeed. Amid the strongest job growth in modern times, these investments will connect Georgians to a record number of job openings – bringing workers off the sidelines, increasing production and lowering the cost of key goods.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 30 as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.
H. Res. 1072 has the support of 13 other members in the House. Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) introduced the Senate companion resolution – S. Res. 602.
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Georgia will receive $9.5 million in federal funds to bring down heating and cooling costs for working families. These investments, secured through last month's government funding legislation, will be used to slash Georgians' energy bills, provide crisis assistance and help weatherize homes.
On Monday, April 18th, 2 p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his 2022 Small Business Virtual Workshop entitled: From Start -Up to Enterprise. -This workshop will focus on four stages of a small business.
Congressman Johnson will have three organizations on hand:
SCORE- northmetroatlanta.score.org
SBA - Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a series of three workshops – April 19-21 – to educate and assist constituents, nonprofits, and local government agencies on how to navigate the world of federal grant funding.
TOPIC: How To Start A Nonprofit Organization
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19 from 10-11:30 AM
TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/bWuazTSSku4
PROGRAM:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for historic criminal justice reform legislation to advance racial and economic justice for Georgians. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement [MORE] Act will expunge the records of those harmed by cannabis criminalization, create opportunities for all to participate in the legal cannabis industry and decriminalize cannabis at the federal level.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 31, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for landmark legislation to deliver lower insulin costs for Georgia families. By capping out-of-pocket expenses, the Affordable Insulin Now Act will ensure that Georgians pay no more than $35 for a monthly supply of insulin.
"My bill will restore fairness to the American justice system by reasserting individuals' right to access the court system," said Congressman Hank Johnson. "The FAIR Act would ensure that men and women contracting with more powerful entities aren't forced into private arbitration, where the bigger party often has the advantage of choosing the arbitrator in an unappealable decision. I appreciate my colleagues' support in passing this commonsense reform.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson's (GA-04) 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 with 222 votes.