Press Releases
DeKalb County, GA — On Sunday, November 19, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted his fifth-annual Unsung Heroes Awards at the Ours Studios in South DeKalb.
Commission’s Mission To Explore Conditions, Propose Solutions To Alleviate and Remedy Underlying Causes of Obstacles Facing Black Men & Boys
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he has been appointed to the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB), which was created by law in August 2020. It resides within the United States Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee that oversees the federal courts, today released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced the adoption of a code of conduct for the justices:
Requiring disclosure of the identity of funders of amicus curiae briefs would expose lobbying of federal judges by big special interests
Newton County, Chamblee and Clarkston Share $1.6 million in Federal Grants to Create Safety Plans
STONECREST, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that three municipalities in Georgia’s Fourth District are receiving a total of more than $1.6 million to create Comprehensive Safety Action Plans to help pedestrians safely navigate our roadways.
Congressman Provides Letter of Support to Procure More Than $1.75M Grant
Congressman Provides Letter of Support to Procure More Than $147K COPS Grant
BROOKHAVEN, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), announced that the Brookhaven Police Department is receiving $147,900 federal COPS grant that he helped secure for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects.
Congressman Particularly Focused on Benefits to Seniors on Fixed Incomes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), announced that Georgia was awarded $83 million in funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). It’s part of $3.7 billion being released nationwide to help lower heating costs for American families this winter.
A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians this week just before U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel as the conflict between the Israeli military and the Hamas militant group escalated.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large) re-introduced legislation this week to recognize Oct. 17th as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day." The resolution honors courageous children and adults, who live with the autoimmune condition and must often overcome harassment and bullying.