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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District 4 Congressman Hank Johnson reached thousands of residents in person and via Facebook live during his "Moving The Fourth Forward" town hall series. The town halls, which began at the Lou Walker Senior Center in DeKalb County on Aug. 13 concluded at the Newton County Historic Courthouse on Oct. 10.
Congressman Questions Why Residents Weren't Told of Carcinogenic Chemical in the Community; What Steps Are Being Taken for Remediation
Reps. McBath, Scott also sign letter to agencies concerning Cobb Co. plant
By Brenda Goodman, MA, Andy Miller
"I'd like to see independent air quality testing in the area around Covington that the EPD study says is impacted," said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, a Democrat who represents Georgia's 4th District, which includes Covington and the BD Bard Plant. "The fact that state and federal agencies have known the dangers of ethylene oxide and have not informed residents is unacceptable.
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), is hosting his "Moving The Fourth Forward" town hall series at four locations throughout Georgia's Fourth Congressional District from 6 – 7:30 p.m., to hear the thoughts and opinions of his constitutes on a wide range of issues.
Who: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04)
DECATUR, Ga. — On April 22, 2019, Earth Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was presented with "The Environmental Scorecard Award," in recognition of his 100% environmental voting record score in 2018.
By Ben Brasch, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A Gwinnett County pig farmer, a United States congressman and more than 100 other people spent part of Earth Day in an airport-area hotel talking about environmental justice.