Justice & Court Reform

As the former chair and now ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, Congressman Johnson is the leading voice in the House on court reform -- particularly the Supreme Court. Even before the 6-3 right-wing supermajority took control of the court, Rep. Johnson proposed legislation to expand the Supreme Court (Judiciary Act); require that the justices follow a code of ethics, transparency, and recusal standards (SCERT Act); and establish term limits for justices (TERM Act).  Rep. Johnson has also introduced legislation to ensure that employees of the federal judiciary have strong statutory rights and protections against discrimination and workplace misconduct  (JAA).

For more on the Congressman’s work on court reform, please read below.
 

More on Justice & Court Reform

A Letter to My Ancestor: Frederick Douglass
February 7, 2022
Editorials

Dear Ambassador Frederick Douglass,

I write you today full of optimism that America, the nation that once enslaved our people, continues to advance toward justice, equality, freedom and fairness for all its people.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform
House passes two Rep. Johnson bills included in historic economic package
February 4, 2022
Press Release

Rep. Johnson's SHOP SAFE Act, Cybersecurity Opportunity Act Both Included in COMPETES Act to Strengthen Supply Chains & U.S. Economic Competitiveness

Issues: Education Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy
Congressman Johnson Calls for Heavy Rail Considerations in South DeKalb
February 4, 2022
Press Release

DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry raising concerns that the agency's planned expansion of the I-20 and I-285 interchange east of Atlanta in South DeKalb will exacerbate pollution and climate problems in the area and almost certainly be at the expense of the planning of heavy rail service down the I-20 East corridor.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform Transportation & Infrastructure
Rep. Hank Johnson joins AMC Network and the CBC to Launch “A Closer Look at the Black Experience” in honor of Black History Month
February 2, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) has partnered with AMC Networks to celebrate Black History Month with the rollout of their 9th annual, award-winning Black History Month PSA campaign.

The campaign celebrates Black History Month and a partnership with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform
Congressman Johnson Announces EPA Affirms EtO Health Risk
January 28, 2022
Press Release

COVINGTON, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson – as part of the bipartisan Congressional Ethylene Oxide Task Force – released the following statement from his office and the task force about the Environmental Protection Agency's Decision to stand by the 2016 IRIS Value of ethylene oxide (EtO):

Issues: Consumer Protection Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Child Tax Credit, Build Back Better, Voting Rights & MLK Weekend
January 15, 2022
e-Newsletters

Dear Friends,

As Snellville resident, teacher, mother of three and Georgia Fourth Congressional District constituent Amber Steo told our office: "Groceries, car repairs to get us around and the chance to catch up on past bills may be gone now and that is not right."

I agree.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Highlights Impact of Georgia Families No Longer Receiving Child Tax Credit
January 14, 2022
Press Release

Today Marks the First Time in Six Months Hardworking Families Will Not Receive This Transformational Tax Cut

DECATUR, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) marked the first time in six months that families will not receive the expanded and improved monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) due to Senate inaction on the Build Back Better Act.

From July to December 2021, more than two million Georgia children received payments, totaling $3.23 million in benefits across the state.

Issues: Education Justice & Court Reform
Hank Talks Voting Rights
January 13, 2022
Press Release

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined CSPAN's Washington Journal with host Greta Brawner today to discuss voting rights, voter suppression efforts, COVID-19 vaccines and take callers' questions.

To watch the half-hour segment, click HERE.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform
Congressman Johnson's Statement on President Biden’s Urgent Call to Enact Voting Rights Legislation
January 12, 2022
Press Release

ATLANTA, GA – Senior Judiciary Committee member and Chairman of the Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet subcommittee, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after President Biden's speech in Georgia on Tuesday calling on the Senate to pass urgently needed voting rights legislation:

Issues: Justice & Court Reform
ICYMI: Congressman Johnson Holds Interfaith, Public Policy Roundtable on Jan. 6 Insurrection
January 10, 2022
Press Release

DECATUR, GA – On Thursday, January 6, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held a virtual roundtable discussion titled: "Root Causes of the Insurrection: Securing Democracy For All."

As part of a national day of observances and events, the Congressman's event featured Ray of Hope Pastor Dr. Rev. Cynthia Hale as moderator with a panel of special guests from the faith and public policy disciplines.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform
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