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 re-introduces bill to protect legal rights of consumers
May 7, 2013
Press Release

Sen. Al Franken introduces Senate companion; Bills would remedy Supreme Court ruling, Restore consumers’ rights to justice through courts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) announced the re-introduction of legislation that would restore consumers’ rights to seek justice through the courts. The Arbitration Fairness Act (H.R. 1844) would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, and civil rights cases, and would allow consumers and workers to choose arbitration after a dispute occurred.

Issues: Consumer Protection
Rep. Hank Johnson applauds Google’s move to protect consumers’ privacy
April 25, 2013
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In February, 2013, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to Larry Page, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Google, questioning Google’s data sharing practices for apps purchased through Google Play. Google was routinely sending personal information such as the name, e-mail address and home address of Google Play users to apps developers. Google is now considering ending this practice.

Issues: Consumer Protection
Rep. Johnson stands up for middle class, economic opportunity
April 12, 2013
Press Release

Rejects GOP attempt to shut down National Labor Relations Board

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) stood up for America’s middle class, voting against a Republican effort (H.R. 1120) that would effectively shut down the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charged with resolving differences between business and labor.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform
Hank responds to Google letter concerning privacy
March 14, 2013
Press Release
Rep. Johnson concerned about consumers' privacy.
Issues: Consumer Protection
Old blame game not working for citizens
March 1, 2013
Press Release
Hank's opinion piece on sequestration appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, March 1, 2013.
Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy Seniors and Social Security
Rep. Johnson sends Google letter expressing concern about data sharing practices, privacy
February 21, 2013
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04)sent a letter to Larry Page, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Google, regarding Google’s data sharing practices for apps purchased through Google Play.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Hank Johnson’s statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address
February 12, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement following President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address.
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
AJC: More work needed to reduce deficit, debts
February 1, 2013
In The News
http://bit.ly/118h2zq
The American people demand an end to gridlock, and I am pleased Congress took a step in that direction with the "fiscal cliff" deal reached Jan. 1.
Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs
Broadcast & Cable: Rep. Johnson Floats App Privacy Bill; Would require obtaining permission for data collection
February 1, 2013
In The News
http://bit.ly/11hoX7U
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) has circulated a discussion draft of the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013, which would require affirmative opt-ins for data collection.
Issues: Consumer Protection
Hank named to 100 Most Influential Georgians list
January 29, 2013
Press Release
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was honored Tuesday by Georgia Trend magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2013.
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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