Transportation & Infrastructure
Congressman Johnson is a senior member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I). Congressman Johnson has focused on transportation equity – which will ensure that low income Americans will have access to safe and reliable transportation. In addressing critical infrastructure needs of Georgia, he states that "Federal investments should include funds supporting state efforts to add additional standard and HOV lanes to major highways in the metro Atlanta region as well as other major causeways throughout the state." He has been a strong advocate for MARTA rail expansion into south DeKalb. Congressman Johnson has led a push to prioritize public transit investments in Georgia.
For more on the Congressman’s work on public transit, please read below.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that he secured the inclusion of more than $15 million for 13 community projects in Georgia's Fourth District in the FY23 appropriations – Congress's annual spending plan.
The inclusion of this funding in the Appropriations Committee bills is the first step in the budgetary process.
Jay Phillips
An affordable housing project in Decatur that will provide housing to artists recently received funding from a bill spearheaded by Congressman Hank Johnson, the U.S. Rep. for Georgia's 4th Congressional District.
DECATUR—On April 13, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted a four-stop tour to highlight the nearly $5 million in funding he has secured for community projects throughout Georgia's Fourth Congressional District.
DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Georgia will receive more than $210 million in funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide Georgians with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities and reduce carbon pollution across the state.
DECATUR—On April 13th Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), hosted a four-stop tour to highlight his successful effort to secure nearly $5 million in funding for Community Projects throughout Georgia's Fourth Congressional District.
This funding, included in federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 appropriations, responds directly to several pressing needs in the district.
Dear Friends,
I'm very happy to report that Congress approved, and the president will sign this week, a federal government funding bill for fiscal year 2022.
Tom Spigolon
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden today was expected to sign into law legislation that includes $1.7 million for two Newton County recreational and environmental projects, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson announced.
By Tia Mitchell, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson saw eight projects that he championed receive funding that totaled about $5 million.
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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.