Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined the chairs of the Congressional Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific American and Progressive Caucuses calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the shooting death of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, urging them to pursue the matter as a federal hate crime:
‘The Equal Rights Amendment is needed more today than ever before’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was named this week to the Congressional Monitoring Group on Labor Rights in Colombia, which is led by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and seven other members of Congress.
Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2012 Congressional Arts Competition; Scholarships worth up to $10,000 at stake
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.
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:
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.
Congressman receives Animal Welfare Leadership Award for 2011 legislative work
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement after the news of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ).