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.
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Dear Friends,
I'm hosting a series of town halls throughout the Fourth District to hear your thoughts and concerns on the issues most important to you. All events will be held from 6 to 7:30 PM. I'm holding my first town hall of the series at the Lou Walker Senior Center on Tuesday, August 13th. On Thursday, September 5th I'll be at Snellville City Hall. On Tuesday, October 8, I'll be at the Rockdale Career Academy and on Thursday, October 10th I'll be at the Newton County Courthouse.
DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), is hosting his "Moving The Fourth Forward" town hall series at four locations throughout Georgia's Fourth Congressional District from 6 – 7:30 p.m., to hear the thoughts and opinions of his constitutes on a wide range of issues.
Who: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04)
What: Moving The Fourth Forward Town Hall Series
When: Tuesday, August 13, Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road in Lithonia;
CLARKSTON, GA – On Monday, hundreds of residents attended Rep. Hank Johnson's Resources Fair at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston, which helped connect constituents with local, state and federal agencies that provided job-readiness training, information on the television/film industry and employment opportunities.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), alongside Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), José Serrano (NY-15), and Marcia Kaptur (OH-09), with the support of 43 Members of Congress, today reintroduced H.R.
DECATUR, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released new Defense Department data revealing the dire impacts of the President's unlawful emergency declaration on Georgia military families and communities.
STONE MOUNTAIN, G.A.– On February 4, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced his office nominated 35 students to attend a U.S. Service Academy: Military Academy (West Point), Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy and the ROTC.
By:Sophia Choi, Audrey Washington
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County Officer Edgar Flores paid the ultimate price when he was shot and killed in the line of duty. Today, the community honored his sacrifice, one day after he would have turned 25.