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March 20, 2012

Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2012 Congressional Arts Competition; Scholarships worth up to $10,000 at stake


March 20, 2012

I understand your concern about high gas prices. America's dependency on oil makes high gas prices extremely disruptive and costly. This is especially true in the Atlanta area where transit by car is sometimes the only option. I am working to reduce America's dependence on oil through a variety of measures, including providing sustainable transit options.


March 13, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), co-chair of the House Rare Earth Caucus, made the following statement after President Obama announced the U.S. will join Japan and the European Union in a complaint at the World Trade Organization over Chinese limits on exports of rare earths:


March 8, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee (HASC) member Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced his support for “The Due Process and Military Detention Amendments Act of 2012” (summary), which ensures any individual detained on U.S.


March 7, 2012

Congressman receives Animal Welfare Leadership Award for 2011 legislative work


March 6, 2012

Johnson: There is no place for a federal judge who uses racist, divisive language

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today called for Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Cebull to resign.


March 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement after the news of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ).


March 2, 2012

LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) made the following statement in recognition of Women’s History Month:

“During Women’s History Month, let’s take the time to reflect on our past struggle for equality, take pride in our progress but be mindful of the distance we have yet to travel to fulfill our potential,” said Johnson.


March 1, 2012

Bo stars in a special video for this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll (watch it HERE)


February 28, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he is cosponsoring H.R. 4098, the “Shield Our Streets Act,” which would allow local law enforcement agencies to hire new officers, rehire officers who have been laid off due to budget cuts and invest in new public safety equipment.