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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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) re-introduced legislation this week to recognize Oct. 17th as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day." The resolution honors courageous children and adults, who live with the autoimmune condition and must often overcome harassment and bullying.
NAIRHHA Day, September 9th, has been recognized in HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis communities but will now be recognized federally for the first time
Congressman Johnson (GA-04) visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Chamblee Campus as part of a tour of his district during the August work period. The visit included a campus tour and a roundtable discussion with CDC leadership and subject matter experts to discuss the agency’s work in sickle cell disease, hepatitis c and HIV/AIDS, including the important work being done in Georgia. The Congressman’s visit concluded with a tour of CDC’s environmental health laboratory.
Congressman Attends Roundtable Discussion on Accessing Treatments for Patients With Sickle Cell, Hep C & HIV With CDC Scientists
On Saturday, August 19 at Legacy Park in Decatur, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held his Ceremony of HOPE honoring the work of six local nonprofits, including Catholic Charities of Atlanta, Friends of Disabled Adults & Children (FODAC), the Women’s Resources Center to End Violence Against Women, the Rockdale Coalition for Children & Families, Newton Mentoring, Inc., and Newton County Historical Committee on Black Preservation.
Congressman Honors Service in Our Communities, Local Student With Congressional Award
DECATUR – On Saturday, August 19 at Legacy Park in Decatur, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held his Ceremony of HOPE honoring the work of six local nonprofits.
CMS will host a series of public engagement events this spring as part of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The virtual public engagement events will provide an opportunity for patients, beneficiaries, caregivers, consumer and patient organizations, and other interested parties, such as clinicians and researchers, to share input relevant to drugs selected for the second cycle of negotiations.
Congressman Offers Bicameral Resolution With New York Congresswoman Grace Meng, Sen. Hirono
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a resolution to designate April 30 as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass the FY 2023 government funding legislation. The bill delivers historic investments in American families and workers while strengthening Democracy at home and abroad. This legislation was passed by the Senate yesterday – and was passed in the House today. It will now head to the President’s desk for signature. It funds the federal government until Sept. 2023.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he introduced a resolution to raise awareness of a rare form of cancer called chordoma after a member of his staff was diagnosed with the rare condition earlier this year.
[Watch the Congressman’s floor speech HERE]
Classified as a rare cancer of the spine and skull, chordoma is diagnosed in just 1,000 people worldwide every year, 300 of whom are in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he introduced a resolution to raise awareness of a rare form of cancer called chordoma after a member of his staff was diagnosed with the rare condition earlier this year.
[Watch the Congressman’s floor speech HERE]
Classified as a rare cancer of the spine and skull, chordoma is diagnosed in just 1,000 people worldwide every year, 300 of whom are in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Hepatitis Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06), along with HIV/AIDS Caucus Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), sent a letter with 11 House colleagues to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting support for the designation of September 9th as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day."