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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WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to an updated study by Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia (UVA), Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was the highest ranked member of the Georgia Congressional delegation when it comes to legislative effectiveness in the 113th Congress (2013-2014).
Voting record on park issues earns National Friends Award for third time
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was honored this month with the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America’s national parks.
The award was presented for votes during the 113th Congress, which contributed to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy released the final Clean Power Plan, a historic step in the Obama Administration’s fight against climate change:
LITHONIA, GA -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA04) is holding a town hall meeting at the Newton County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. District and national issues wil be front and center – a community conversation with Congressman Hank Johnson.
WHO: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04); staff and public
WHAT: Town hall meeting
WHERE: Newton County at the Historic Courthouse in Covington;1124 Clark St SW, Covington, GA.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he earned a 91 percent from The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) on their 2014 National Environmental Scorecard, which tallies the performance of every member of Congress every year on key environmental votes.
Rep. Johnson’s lifetime score is 94 percent, the highest in the Georgia delegation. His score of 91 percent for 2014 tied Civil Rights legend Rep. John Lewis.
I’m pleased to announce that I was renamed Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL) last week.
I have long supported competition, consumer welfare, and workers’ rights. I look forward to building on these issues and expanding into new areas in the 114th Congress.
Dear Friends,
Since Open Enrollment began on Nov. 15, 2014, 7.75 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled through the HealthCare.gov platform, including 468,464 in Georgia.
This Sunday, Feb. 15, marks the deadline and end of Open Enrollment for the 2015 Health Insurance Marketplaces. It is important for individuals in Georgia who have not yet signed up for coverage to visit Healthcare.gov before the Feb. 15 deadline.