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
Congressman Johnson speaks during a press conference at Georgia Piedmont Technical College on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 for the school's $12 million Regional Transportation Training Facility that he help secure funding.
$12M Regional Transportation Training Center Funding From American Rescue Plan, Congressional CPFs, state and local municipalities
STONECREST, GA — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $12 million Regional Transportation Training Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Georgia’s Fourth District in South DeKalb.
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, gave the following remarks at a field hearing in Nashville, Tenn. titled: "Five Years Later – The Music Modernization Act"
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, a bill to raise our nation’s debt ceiling while agreeing to budget framework for our next two years. He released the following statement:
"I congratulate President Biden for a shrewdly negotiated debt ceiling bill that protects our economy from a catastrophic default, protects against MAGA hostage taking for two years, and protects Americans from cruel MAGA social safety net cuts. I was a proud "yes" on today’s debt ceiling vote."
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DECATUR, GA — Today, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he is working with the Wounded Warrior Program by opening an application process for a veteran to work in his district office in Decatur.
Extreme MAGA Legislation Will Devastate Everyday Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted against the Default On America Act. This extreme MAGA Republican legislation presents Americans with a terrible choice: either House Republicans will wreck our economy or inflict cruel cuts that hurt everyday people.
Local support includes GA colleagues, local commercial pilot of a non-profit in Kennesaw -- the Brock Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today re-introduced the Minorities in Aviation Education Act, which would create a grant program aimed at improving the preparation and representation of minorities in aviation-related fields.
Sixteen of his colleagues are cosponsoring the bill, including two Georgia Representatives – Reps. Sanford Bishop (GA-02) and Nikema Williams (GA-05).
Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement
Thank you, Chairman. I share the grave concerns of my colleagues about the Chinese government’s theft of the intellectual property of our nation’s innovators. We know that the scale of China’s IP theft is enormous, that it hurts our inventors’ ability to compete and succeed, and that we need to improve our laws and policies to—not only protect America’s intellectual property from the Chinese government—but also to mitigate the damage already done.
Congress is kicking off the 118th session by revamping talks around the direction of our nation’s immigration policy that addresses visa reform, border security and a much-needed permanent legislative solution for Dreamers.
District 4 Congressman Hank Johnson was in Conyers Thursday to announce $300,000 in federal funding he secured to support workforce development in Conyers and Rockdale County.