Rep. Johnson Votes to Protect Full Faith & Credit of United States, Address Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson released the following statement after working to prevent a default on federal debt:

"As our economy continues to recover from the pandemic and families struggle with rising prices, we cannot further stretch families' budgets by allowing the economy to crater. That is why I voted to protect Georgians' financial future by addressing the debt ceiling.

After Republicans added $2 trillion to the debt with their GOP tax scam for the rich, I'm proud that House Democrats' Build Back Better Act will instead reduce the deficit by more than $100 billion in the first ten years and by $2 trillion in the next decade.

Fiscal responsibility means paying our bills and protecting our economy and working families from the damage of default. It's hypocritical, cynical and downright dangerous that my Republican colleagues are so indifferent to the needs of their constituents and the country that they would rather play political games than join Democrats in safeguarding our economy from destruction."