Armed Services and Veterans Affairs
Congressman Hank Johnson believes in honoring and supporting the men and women who serve in the U.S. military. He consistently advocates for diplomacy first while ensuring that American forces are fully equipped and that veterans receive the best possible support. Hank has voted to sustain critical services for veterans, introduced legislation to honor military families, and supported bills extending benefits to veterans and their families. His ongoing work includes championing legislation to provide access to services and funding that reflect the sacrifices of our service members.
For more on Congressman Johnson's work on veterans and national defense, please read below.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for critical legislation that would keep the federal government open, secure emergency funding to help communities devastated by natural disasters and help resettle Afghan refugees fleeing persecution and prevent a devastating debt default.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) provided the following statement before the House Rules Committee today offering an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to reform the Pentagon's 1033 Program, which sends local law enforcement agencies free military weapons and equipment straight from battlefields aboard to the streets, colleges and universities throughout the United States:
ATLANTA, GA -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on the terrorist attack in Kabul:
"I deeply regret the loss of life due to the cowardly terrorist attack on American soldiers and innocent Afghans seeking refuge from terror. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and for the safe and complete evacuation of civilians and the long overdue withdrawal of remaining US military forces from Afghanistan."
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STONECREST, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced that he is accepting applications from students seeking nominations and appointments to a U.S. Military Service Academy – Army, Air Force, Navy or Merchant Marines.
WASHINGTON, D.C -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued this statement on the situation in Afghanistan:
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his Address to a Joint Session of Congress tonight in Washington.
DECATUR, GA—Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson announced today that many Georgians who receive Veterans' benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week.
Many Georgians have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Johnson helped pass into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. urging him to issue an executive order to de-militarize law enforcement agencies across the country.
Congressman Johnson, sponsor of the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act (SMLEA) since 2014, said a well-executed executive order that reflects the language of his bill would be: "a reasonable step towards demilitarizing our police forces while preserving the safety of our communities."
Dear Friends,
To say 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement. Many of us have lost loved ones and all of us have faced hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during this difficult and trying year.
The good news is vaccines are now being administered to frontline and healthcare workers – and will soon be available to senior citizens and people with underlying conditions. By the spring and summer, younger and healthier people should be able to get vaccinated as well.
Dear Friends,
Normally this time of year, I would be writing a speech for a program at the Walk of Heroes Veterans Memorial Park in Rockdale County and preparing words of encouragement for the DeKalb County Veterans Affairs Advisory Annual Memorial Day ceremony.
But this year is obviously different.
As the nation continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Memorial Day we can all take a personal, private moment to honor our fallen heroes and mark this moment despite the uncertainty.