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Today, Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts Ranking Member Johnson released the following statement:
Congressman Hank Johnson released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2026)—Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on strengthening copyright protections while ensuring public access to laws and standards.
Below are Ranking Member Johnson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing.
Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2026)—Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks a hearing examining the Trump Administration’s effort to politicize the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Below are Ranking Member Johnson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing. |
From left: Barbara Campbell, Verdaillia Turner, Jennifer Ffrench-Parker, Congressman Johnson holding portrait of Kathy Register, Edwina Clanton, Sara Fountain, Stacey Thibodeaux, Felcia Mayfield, Vasanne Tinsley, Bonnie Haynes, Josephine Handy-Sewell.
Congressman recognizes longtime district director Kathy Register posthumously
DECATUR, GA – On Saturday, March 21, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) presented eleven (11) women in Georgia’s Fourth District with “Trailblazer” awards in recognition of their pioneering careers and service to the greater community. He paid a special tribute to the memory and legacy of his longtime District Director, Kathy Register, who passed away in October 2025.
Congressman Scores 100% – Top in GA Delegation – Highest Lifetime Score of 97%
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he earned a perfect 100 percent from The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) on their 2025 National Environmental Scorecard, which tallies the performance of every member of Congress every year on key environmental votes.
“The fact that Amazon is seeking favorable treatment from the Trump Administration while paying a far-above-market sum to produce and promote the Trump family’s film raises questions about Amazon’s exposure under federal anti-bribery law”
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts Ranking Member issued the following statement after the Supreme Court sided with Republicans protecting a GOP-held district in NYC
Congressman wants to reform Pentagon’s 1033 Program that gives military-grade weapons to local, state & federal law enforcement departments for free
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) re-introduced his commonsense Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2026 that would place restrictions and transparency measures on the Department of Defense (DOD) Program that transfers excess military equipment to federal, tribal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
ATLANTA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement:
“The regime change attack on Iran is a declaration of war by Trump and Netanyahu. Only Congress has the authority to declare war, so this is also an attack on the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. I strongly condemn this war of choice, and I call upon Republicans who control Congress to immediately call members back to Washington to exercise our constitutional responsibilities.”