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 holding American Rescue Plan Teach-in
April 6, 2021
In The News
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DECATUR, GA — On Wednesday, April 7, 3p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding an American Rescue Plan (ARP) "Teach-In" event to highlight the life-saving resources contained in the new law. The virtual event will help people understand how they can benefit from the various provisions of the bill by connecting constituents with resources under the plan.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Education Health Care Housing Justice & Court Reform Seniors and Social Security
Congressman Johnson Holding American Rescue Plan Teach In
April 1, 2021
Press Release

DECATUR, GA — On Wednesday, April 7, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a virtual "Teach-In" event to lift up the life-saving resources contained in the American Rescue Plan. The Teach-In will help people understand how they can benefit from the various provisions of the bill – connecting constituents with resources.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Health Care
For Georgia Families Help Is On The Way, Rep. Johnson Highlights Key Wins for Georgia in Historic American Rescue Plan
March 16, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Rep. Johnson joined fellow Democrats to pass the landmark American Rescue Plan and send it to President Biden's desk for his signature. Today, Rep.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson Votes to Pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act
March 10, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The historic PRO Act will help rebuild the middle class by protecting workers' basic right to join a union, holding employers accountable for violating workers' rights and securing free, fair and safe union elections.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform
Congressman Johnson's Statement on Final Passage of the American Rescue Plan
March 10, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of final passage of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

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PPP For ONLY Small Businesses
March 2, 2021
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Dear Friends,

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs
Congressman Johnson Votes to Pass the Biden American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgent Relief to the American People
February 27, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, landmark, life-saving legislation that will provide urgently-needed resources to defeat the virus, get vaccines in people's arms, put money into families' pockets, return children safely to the classroom, and put people back to work.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care Justice & Court Reform
Congress Passes Emergency COVID Relief Bill
January 8, 2021
Blog Post

In December 2020, the House passed a bicameral, bipartisan coronavirus relief and omnibus bill, which has now been signed and which:

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care
Happy Holidays & An End-of-Year Report To Constituents
January 5, 2021
e-Newsletters

Dear Friends,

To say 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement. Many of us have lost loved ones and all of us have faced hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during this difficult and trying year.

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Congressman Johnson Supports CASH Act, Desperately Needed Relief for Families
December 28, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) returned to Washington this week to vote on a stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000 for Americans struggling during the pandemic.

The bill passed the House 275-134 and now goes to the Senate.

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