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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) applauded passage of historic Families and Workers-First legislation, 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, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL), and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced today the Trademark Modernization (TM) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6196/S.3449), bipartisan, bicameral legislation to give the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tools to address recent significant increases in fraudulent trademark filings.
Law360 (March 2, 2020, 9:35 PM EST) -- A new bill from House Judiciary Committee leaders aims to increase transparency in the federal courts by requiring live audio streaming of appellate arguments, free access to court documents in the PACER system, an ethics code for the high court and easier access to recusals and financial disclosures.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) has introduced H.R. 6017, the 21st Century Courts Act, building upon his work to make the federal court system accessible and accountable to the American public.
Rep. Johnson Re-Introduces Criminal Justice Reform Legislative Package to Hold Police Accountable and Improve the Grand Jury Process
Rep. Johnson Re-Introduces Criminal Justice Reform Legislative Package to Hold Police Accountable and Improve the Grand Jury Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) reintroduced a spate of criminal justice reform bills on Thursday aimed at increasing law enforcement accountability to the public and restoring trust in the justice system.
Rep. Johnson Continues Work Lifting People Out of Poverty and Onto a Path to Prosperity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he received a 100 percent score from NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice for his 2019 voting record.
NETWORK Lobby's 2020 "Mend the Gap" agenda is focused on shrinking income inequality and the racial wealth gap through progressive tax policy, living wages and the adoption of family friendly work policies as well as ensuring people have access to healthcare, housing, democracy, and citizenship.
Congressman receives 100% on Humane Scorecard for First Half of 116th Congress
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, announced today that he received a 100 percent from the Humane Society Legislative Fund for his voting record, co-sponsorship of legislation and leadership in helping prevent cruelty to animals.
Sweeping Bill Implements a Series of Common-Sense Reforms to Address Deadly Crisis
Gun Violence Prevention Activists Applaud Warren-Johnson Leadership, Bold Action on Guns