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
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
Congressman reaches across the aisle with Rep. Chabot of Ohio to help workers, businesses at tax time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today reintroduced his bipartisan bill, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020, with Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01). The bipartisan and bicameral legislation simplifies state income tax requirements for employees who spend 30 days or less working in states outside the state of their residence.
CLARKSTON, GA — On Thursday, February 20, Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA-04) will host his Restoration Resources Fair for ex-offenders, previously incarcerated, returning citizens or those caught up in the system.
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Rep. Johnson Recognized for Efforts to Defend Democracy
DECATUR, GA – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the devastating Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC that put a "for sale" sign our elections, allowing corporate special interests and megadonors to buy more political power and influence in Washington. Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) proudly announced that he aced his anti-corruption exam for his record of fighting to end the dominance of big money in politics, expanding the right to vote, and restoring ethical leadership in Washington.
ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) delivered the following remarks at the 52nd annual MLK, Jr. Commemorative Service:
"To deny a person the right to exercise their political freedom at the polls," said Dr. King, "Is no less a dastardly act as to deny a Christian the right to petition God in prayer."
Standing here with you today in this sacred space, the wisdom of Dr. King's words, ring true.
And they carry special urgency, in this all-important year.
Members Urge Officials to Resign After Inappropriately Undermining Justice Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the House floor in favor of passing Articles of Impeachment against President Trump in the full House for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress:
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