Environment
Congressman Johnson believes safeguarding the environment is essential to securing a high quality of life for future generations. He acknowledges the urgent need to combat climate change, protect clean water, and curb harmful industrial practices. Hank has consistently earned top marks for his environmental record and cosponsored bills to fund environmental justice, improve infrastructure, and conserve public lands. He remains committed to advancing legislation that protects ecosystems, enhances EPA regulation, and promotes clean energy independence.
For more on Congressman Johnson's work on environmental protection, please read below.
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Dear Friends,
Happy New Year to everyone!
This week, I voted in favor of the 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act to fund the entire government for the rest of fiscal 2014, avoiding another government shutdown.
Dear Friends,
I want to thank the National Association of Chinese-Americans (NACA), Georgia Perimeter College, Oakhurst Medical Center, Four Corners Primary Care and everyone who participated in the Affordable Healthcare Act information event in Clarkston on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m.
WASHINGTON, DC— Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia’s 4th district spoke on the House floor today to call for action this year on climate change, highlighting the costly record-setting weather events across the country in 2013. Rep. Johnson pointed to the overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is causing more severe weather. The Safe Climate Caucus is a group of Democratic members who highlight the need for action on climate change through daily floor speeches and other activities.
Dear Friends,
Last week in Washington, I voted in favor of the bipartisan budget proposal. It wasn’t everything that I wanted, but it represents a modest step toward enacting a budget and preventing further manufactured crises that only harm our economy, destroy jobs, and weaken our middle class.
Some members of the House went into these budget talks insisting on cuts to initiatives that families and seniors depend on – but the bipartisan deal does not cut Medicare, Social Security, or Medicaid benefits.
As seen in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.
House Republicans control just one half of one of the three branches of government, but they tyrannically seek to impose their will on the majority by shutting down government unless we agree to stop Obamacare.
Love it or hate it, Obamacare is the law of the land. It was passed by Congress, signed into law by President Obama, declared constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court and ratified by a majority of Americans, who reelected the president for a second term.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia’s 4th District and a member of the Safe Climate Caucus spoke on the House floor Sept. 27 on the IPCC report findings that human influence has been the dominant cause of climate change. The Safe Climate Caucus is a group of Democratic members who highlight the need for action on climate change through daily floor speeches and other activities. Click here to watch Rep.
By Hank Johnson (as it appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013).