Press Releases

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.

In a letter to Judge Cebull, Congressman Johnson said: “you flagrantly violated the Judicial Code of Conduct, and I am urging you to resign from your position on the federal District Court for Montana effective immediately."

[To read the letter, click HERE]

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

“I am very sad to learn of Congressman Payne’s passing. Donald was an unwavering champion of working people here and around the globe. He spoke for the disenfranchised and the powerless and gave us – especially in the Congressional Black Caucus – mentorship, leadership and direction.

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.

“Women have always been central to my life – my sister, mother, wife and daughter – my colleagues in the county commission and in Congress – who have helped make me a better person and my world a better place.

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

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.

As a result of state cuts, local governments face dwindling law enforcement budgets and police department resources are being stretched thin in order to make up the difference.

Secretary Panetta: Report will be provided to Congress in two weeks; Johnson follows up with letter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), co-chair of the U.S. House Rare Earth Caucus, today asked Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta for an update regarding a months-late Department of Defense report assessing the U.S. military’s dependence on rare earth elements and risks associated with the rare earth element supply chain. Currently, China accounts for 97% of global rare earth element production.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Armed Services Committee Member Hank Johnson (GA-04) made the following statement after the release of the FY2013 Department of Defense Budget:

“The new defense strategy and related provisions of the President’s Budget reflect this Administration’s hard work and forward thinking. The hysterical response to proposed changes from some in Congress is totally unfounded. There is no way a 1% reduction of the Pentagon’s base budget from 2012 to 2013 could mean the difference between the world’s greatest military and a hollow force.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA-04) introduced the Help Entrepreneurs Create American Jobs Act, H.R. 4032, which will double the tax cut for start-up businesses.