Press Releases
Rep. Johnson leads legislative effort to make high-cost drugs affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation today to allow Medicare Part D beneficiaries to request lower co-pays for high-cost specialty drugs used to treat chronic illnesses.
The proposal, the Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness Act, is spearheaded by Sens. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in the Senate and U.S. Reps. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Walter Jones (R-NC) in the House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after joining members of Congressional Black Caucus and other congressional leaders to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday. The day also marks International Mandela Day, which celebrates 67 years of fighting for civil rights not only in South Africa, but across the world. Mandela has been hospitalized for five weeks recovering from a lung infection.
Voting record on park issues earns National Friends Award
LITHONIA, GA — Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) was honored with the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America’s national parks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement following the sudden passing of William H. Gray this week:
“My heart and prayers go out to the friends and family of Congressman Gray. He leaves behind a legacy that does not receive as much attention, or as much praise, as it deserves.
Happy Fourth of July! All across our great country and the Fourth Congressional District, people are coming together, celebrating our independence and freedom, decked out in our red and white and blue, firing up the grill and having a good time with friends and family.