Housing
Congressman Hank Johnson believes that safe, affordable housing is a fundamental right and essential for economic stability and community well-being. He has worked tirelessly to address the housing needs of Georgia's 4th District by advocating for increased funding for affordable housing programs, protecting tenants' rights, and supporting policies that combat housing discrimination. Congressman Johnson has backed legislation to expand access to housing assistance, prevent evictions, and fund programs that provide critical resources to first-time homebuyers and low-income families. His efforts have also focused on supporting foreclosure prevention programs and funding emergency rental assistance, especially for those impacted by economic downturns and the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Johnson is committed to advancing policies that increase affordable housing supply, promote fair housing, and help residents achieve long-term financial stability.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law government funding legislation that includes eight community projects secured by Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04). The projects, which total nearly $5 million and are included in the appropriations government funding package, respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Georgia's Fourth District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law government funding legislation that includes eight community projects secured by Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04). The projects, which total nearly $5 million and are included in the appropriations government funding package, respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Georgia's Fourth District.
DECATUR, GA — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released his 2021 Congressional Report that highlights the bills he helped pass in the House of Representatives, his consumer, courts and criminal justice reform legislation he introduced and the excellence in constituent services his office provided – mostly focused on COVID-19 relief -- that follows through with his promise of "taking care of home first."
CONYERS, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), announced that more than $2.3 million is going to elementary and secondary schools in DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett and Newton counties to help identify and provide support to children experiencing homelessness.
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) delivered the following speech at the DeKalb & Dunwoody Perimeter Chambers Legislative Preview event on Tuesday, November 30 on "Rebuilding America."
Good morning everyone and thank you to the DeKalb and Dunwoody Perimeter Chambers of Commerce for inviting me to update you on where we are legislatively in Washington and how that impacts what's happening on the ground here in Georgia.
And most importantly, how that directly impacts you and your family and your small businesses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for the Build Back Better Act, which delivers once-in-a-generation action to bring down the everyday costs that burden Georgia families. This landmark legislation creates good paying jobs, cuts middle class taxes and lowers the costs of health care, childcare and family care. Importantly, this legislation is fully paid-for by asking the wealthiest few and biggest corporations pay their fair share, and so the Build Back Better Act will both grow the economy and fight inflation.
Johnson pushing for inclusion of "Public Transportation Expansion Act" in reconciliation bill
DECATUR, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today released the following statement after Congress failed to extend the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) eviction moratorium this weekend. DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order creating a countywide eviction moratorium for 60 days following the expiration of the CDC moratorium.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he secured $4,929,000 for eight community-funded projects in the 2022 Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (LHHS) and the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills.