Economy and Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) offered a job creation amendment to H.R. 367, the “Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny” Act (REINS Act) of 2013.

The REINS Act would substantially delay and potentially prevent agency rulemaking, at great risk to public health and safety, by requiring that any major new rule be affirmatively approved by Congress and the President.

Congressman tours cattle, strawberry farms to discuss agricultural issues; Cattleman Keith Mitcham to visit Johnson’s D.C. office next month

COVINGTON, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) and members of his staff visited the Mitcham Cattle Co. and Mitcham Strawberry Farm in Covington on May 29 as part of a meet and greet workplace exchange.

In return, cattleman Keith Mitcham will shadow Rep. Johnson for a day in his Washington, D.C., office next month.

Congressman’s Entrepreneurs bill bipartisan; Transparency bill to level playing field for small businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Georgia’s small businesses in mind, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced “The Help Entrepreneurs Create American Jobs Act” and “The Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act.”

Rejects GOP attempt to shut down National Labor Relations Board

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) stood up for America’s middle class, voting against a Republican effort (H.R. 1120) that would effectively shut down the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charged with resolving differences between business and labor.