Health Care
Congressman Johnson is committed to ensuring that every American has access to affordable, quality health care. Throughout his career, he has championed legislation to expand access to health services, protect public health, and uphold consumer protections. He has consistently advocated for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which expanded Medicaid, provided coverage for young adults, and capped lifetime health benefits limits, bringing critical resources to Georgians. The ACA has funded millions in grants for maternal and child health, school-based health centers, and family health information services across Georgia. Congressman Johnson also supports efforts to combat PFAS contamination, protect vulnerable communities for parasitic diseases, and pursue additional funding for Georgia's PeachCare program. Looking ahead, he will continue to advocate for a public health insurance option, push for greater consumer protections, and support increased investments in health care research.
For more on Congressman Johnson's work on health care policy, please ready below.
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by Munson Steed
Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 4th Congressional District. He works to empower underserved minority communities and help ex-offenders reenter society after incarceration.
DECATUR, GA — On Thursday, April 16, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his third telephone town hall on COVID-19. He's calling more than 50,000 people in Georgia's Fourth District to answer their questions and listen to their concerns about mental health in the age of coronavirus.
A diverse group of experts will be on the call with the Congressman to address participants questions and discuss the best way for callers to maintain positive mental health practices during the pandemic.
WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don't normally file a tax return.
DECATUR, GA — On Thursday, April 9, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting a small business webinar on COVID-19. He's calling more than 2,500 small business owners in Georgia Fourth District to answer their questions and address their concerns about resources available to them in the age of the coronavirus.
DECATUR, GA — On Thursday, April 2, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his second telephone town hall on COVID-19. He's calling more than 50,000 people in Georgia's Fourth District to answer their questions and listen to their concerns about the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) applauded passage of historic Families and Workers-First legislation, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
The Congressman was in the Chamber and voted in support of the bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Federal Response
The federal government has declared a public health emergency and urges all Americans to exercise caution. In Congress, we have passed two bills to address this crisis. And I'm going to Washington, D.C. right now to vote on the third – a $2 trillion stimulus that will save lives and help support families, workers and small businesses.
Dear Friends,
COVID-19 is quickly changing our daily lives – from how we shop and go to school, to how we work, worship and travel – every aspect of our lives is being touched by the coronavirus pandemic. That's why I committed to working with our federal, state and local partners to continue bringing you the most relevant and updated information possible to help keep you and your family safe during this difficult time. And it's why I will continue to pass legislation in Washington to help us deal with this crisis.
DECATUR, GA — On the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act [ACA], Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) called on the Trump Administration to end its Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, which would strike down the entirety of the ACA including pre-existing condition protections for 130 million Americans and at least 1.8 million Georgians, amid the coronavirus pandemic.