Study: Rep. Johnson most effective member of GA Delegation in 112th Congress

Congressman Johnson ranked 18 out of more than 200 Democrats in House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a new study by Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia (UVA), Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was ranked as the 18th most effective Democrat in the House during the 112th Congress, and the most effective Democrat from Georgia.

He was also ranked higher than any of his Republican colleagues from Georgia. Johnson was ranked 18 out of 204 Democrats.

The study judged effectiveness by looking at a lawmaker’s “proven ability to advance a member’s agenda items through the legislative process and into law.”

The scorecard looked at the number of bills a member introduced or sponsored; the significance of the bills; and how far each made it in the legislative process. The website adjusts a lawmaker’s grade based upon seniority, committee leadership positions and whether their party holds the majority.

“Many people know me for my dry sense of humor, but I’m also a serious legislator who gets results,” said Johnson. “I work hard to offer meaningful and impactful legislation that helps level the playing field for consumers, working people, the middle class and civil rights for the disenfranchised. I take great pride in our legislative shop and will continue offering bills of substance and work to get them passed into law.”

The study was conducted by Craig Volden, a professor of public policy and politics at UVA and Alan E. Wiseman, associate professor of Political Science and Law at Vanderbilt University.

For more: https://www.thelawmakers.org.

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