Education
Congressman Johnson believes that high-quality education should be a right, not a privilege, for all Americans. He is committed to addressing inequalities within the education system, increasing funding for public schools, and making higher education more accessible. Hank has introduced and supported legislation to secure resources for schools, protect students from abusive loan practices, and enhance access to arts, music, and technical education programs. Moving forward, he will continue to advocate for increased teacher pay and equitable funding for under-resourced schools to ensure every student has the chance to succeed.
For more on Congressman Johnson’s work on education, please read below.
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Congressman Hank Johnson, D-Ga., announced his 2020 U.S. Service Academy nominations in February, and the list includes four Gwinnett students.
Brookwood High School's Natalie Chavez, South Gwinnett High's Allyja French and Nathaniel Poteat and Mountain View High School's Amirah Rogers are part of a list of 20 students nominated by Johnson.
STONE MOUNTAIN— On Feb. 18, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his office nominated 20 students to attend a U.S. Service Academy: Military Academy (West Point), Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy and the ROTC Congressional Scholarship Initiative.
The Congressman also honored two Fourth District veterans who served their country and home and abroad. The reception was held at Stone Mountain's Art Station.
The Congressman's office will announce official service academy appointments between May and June.
DECATUR, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced the opening of this year's Congressional Arts Competition for all high school students who reside or attend a school in Georgia's Fourth Congressional District.
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
Rep. Johnson's Work Defending Children Recognized By Leading Youth Advocate Group
DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he received an "A" from the Children's Defense Fund's non-partisan Legislative Report Card takes a comprehensive look at the legislative work each member of Congress has done on behalf of our children.
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
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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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.
CONYERS — On Sunday, Jan. 12, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his inaugural Unsung Hero Awards at the Black Box Theatre.
Johnson honored 20 leaders from DeKalb, Rockdale Gwinnett and Newton counties who go above and beyond their job descriptions to give back to their communities and assist the constituents of Georgia's Fourth District. Read More
CONYERS — On Sunday, Jan. 12, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his inaugural Unsung Hero Awards at the Black Box Theatre.