Economy and Jobs

Congressman Hank Johnson has consistently championed policies to strengthen the economy and uplift working Americans. He’s supported job-creating legislation, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and investments in projects and training programs for local industries in Georgia's 4th District. Hank led efforts to increase wages by voting for the Raise the Wage Act and co-sponsored critical job-supporting bills like the Summer Jobs Act and the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act. He has also backed legislation that protects consumers, ensures fair wages, and safeguards families from financial exploitation. Going forward, he remains committed to creating jobs, extending unemployment benefits when needed, protecting workers' rights, and supporting middle-class tax relief.

For more on Congressman Johnson’s work on job creation and economic growth, please read below.

More on Economy and Jobs

Rep. Johnson receives Chamber’s Lincoln Leadership for America Award
June 18, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he is the recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America award.

The Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award recognizes members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who in their actions have demonstrated the leadership critical to advancing policies that support America's small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs
Passing the Heroes Act
May 17, 2020
e-Newsletters

Today, I returned to Washington to vote in support of The Heroes Act, crucial legislation to address the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Our communities, workers and families urgently need more relief to weather the pandemic.

Many of our frontline heroes are at risk of losing their jobs, even as they risk their lives to care for us.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform Seniors and Social Security
Rep. Johnson Votes to Pass Heroes Act
May 15, 2020
Press Release

Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Supports Heroes Act, Releases New Details on Benefits for Georgia and Local Communities & Counties
May 13, 2020
Press Release

Congressman: Bold Legislation to Address the Coronavirus Health and Economic Crisis; Means More than $1B for Fourth District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his support of The Heroes Act, bold legislation to address the coronavirus health and economic crisis.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care
Rep. Johnson Re-Introduces Bills to Enhance Consumers’ Digital Privacy
May 4, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, re-introduced two important pieces of legislation to protect Americans' digital privacy – the bipartisan Application Privacy, Protection and Security (APPS) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6677), and the Data Broker Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020 (H.R. 6675).

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Joins Gwinnett Chamber For Web Program ‘On Topic’
April 27, 2020
Press Release

Congressman Overviews Latest Paycheck Protection Program & Health Care Enhancement Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 24, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on its monthly series "On Topic" to address the COVID-19 crisis and outline what the latest coronavirus legislation passed by the House on Thursday means for small businesses, community banks, healthcare facilities and COVID-19 testing.

To watch, click HERE.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Supports Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package
April 24, 2020
Press Release
Congressman Returns to Washington To Cast Vote For H.R. 266, The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his support of H.R. 266, The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, 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.
Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Congressman Hank Johnson discusses Black community, COVID-19 and 2020 Census
April 22, 2020
In The News

by Munson Steed

Congressman Hank Johnson discusses Black community, COVID-19 and 2020 Census

Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 4th Congressional District. He works to empower underserved minority communities and help ex-offenders reenter society after incarceration.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
April 10, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don't normally file a tax return.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care
Congressman Johnson Hosting Coronavirus Small Business Webinar
April 7, 2020
Press Release

DECATUR, GA — On Thursday, April 9, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a small business webinar on COVID-19. He's calling more than 2,500 small business owners in Georgia Fourth District to answer their questions and address their concerns about resources available to them in the age of the coronavirus.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Health Care
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