Press Releases

Rep. Hank Johnson’s statement on the Fiscal Cliff vote

January 1, 2013

Democrat Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement this evening after voting on H.R. 8 – the American Taxpayer Relief Act – to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Seniors and Social Security

Rep. Johnson applauds inclusion of language to help prevent soldier suicides

December 22, 2012

Press Release

Congressman Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) today praised language he offered to help prevent tragic cases of suicide among members of the military will be law under the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Bill (NDAA).

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Rep. Johnson, Sen. Kerry push to prevent soldier suicides

December 12, 2012

Press Release

Rep. Johnson and Sen. John Kerry, along with a bipartisan group of 34 senators and representatives, urge leadership to include an amendment to help prevent tragic cases of suicide among members of the military.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Hundreds helped at Hank's HomeSafe GA foreclosure prevention event

December 10, 2012

Press Release

Rep. Johnson connects struggling homeowners with HomeSafe GA program.

Issues: Consumer Protection

Rep. Johnson releases privacy provision of AppRights legislation project

December 6, 2012

Press Release

Provision One: Protecting Mobile Privacy through User Control

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today released the first provision of the AppRights.us bill that relates to privacy, transparency, security, and control principles.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson: No Time for Delay on Middle Income Tax Cuts

December 5, 2012

Press Release

Johnson calls for up-or-down vote on legislation to extend tax cuts for 98 percent of all Americans; 97 percent of small businesses.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

2013 Inauguration Tickets update

December 4, 2012

Press Release

Thanks everyone for your interest in the 2013 inaugural tickets. We received more than 6,000 requests for tickets this year. Due to the overwhelming amount of requests, the office is no longer accepting applications and those that have been selected for seats will be notified by this week. Thank you.

Hank fighting foreclosures with Fourth District ‘HomeSafe’ event No. 2 in 2012

November 28, 2012

Press Release

Congressman Johnson hosting event in conjunction with D&E, DCA to help struggling homeowners

LITHONIA, GA – On Saturday, December 8, Congressman Hank Johnson is hosting his second community event of 2012 to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure.

In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ HomeSafe Georgia program and certified housing counselors the D&E Group, Rep. Johnson is holding the free event to help struggling homeowners.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Hank Johnson stands up for Ambassador Susan Rice

November 27, 2012

Press Release

Hank signs onto a House of Representatives letter in support of United Nations Ambassador Susan E. Rice.

Issues: National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson receives 100% on civil rights voting record for 112th Congress

November 15, 2012

Press Release

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights recently announced that U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) earned a 100 percent civil rights voting record for the 112th Congress.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform