Press Releases
In response to a higher demand for home heating assistance in his district, Rep. Hank Johnson is urging House leadership to boost funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the FY 2012 appropriations bill.
To read the letter, click HERE.
“On World AIDS Day, I’m proud to announce my co-sponsorship of the Stop AIDS in Prison Act, reintroduced today by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. We need to take the threat of HIV/AIDS seriously and confront it in every institution of our society. That includes our nation’s prison system – and this bill will help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS among prison inmates, encourage them to take personal responsibility for their health, and reduce the risk that they will transmit HIV/AIDS to other people in the community following their release from prison.”
Congressman: Bill will help save lives by making road signs brighter, more readable at night
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced the bipartisan “Safe Roads for America Act,” (H.R. 3536) which improves the brightness and size (retro-reflectivity) of traffic signs so drivers can see them more clearly at night. Lou Barletta (R-PA) is the lead Republican sponsor.
The bill ensures that bipartisan legislation approved in 1992 establishing timelines to upgrade road signs’ retro-reflectivity is implemented.
Señor / señora Presidente.
Me levanto hoy con una gran tristeza para reconocer al detective caído de la policía de Doraville corporal Robert "Shane" Wilson, un ciudadano de gran distinción en mi distrito.
Respondiendo a la invasión de una casa el día 14 de noviembre, se vio involucrado en un trágico choque de frente con un conductor ebrio.
Veterano de ocho años, el oficial Wilson tan sólo tenía 27 años de edad.
Como miembro del equipo SWAT, sirvió a su comunidad con valentía y honor. Él era muy querido y respetado por sus compañeros.
Mr/Madame Speaker. …
I rise today with great sadness to recognize fallen Doraville Police detective corporal Robert “Shane” Wilson, a citizen of great distinction in my district.
Veterans Day celebration 2011
Thank you ladies and gentlemen, it's great to be with you on DeKalb's Veterans Day 2011 celebration.
Every Veterans Day, Americans come together to remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country around the world.
Our debt to them is immeasurable. Their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their families protect us and our freedom.
ONLY A TEST. On November 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). At that time, an announcement will come on every TV and radio channel indicating that the emergency alert system has been activated. This is only a test. Please do not be alarmed when you see this message. You will not need to take any action.
As seen in The Hill newspaper, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, Read the piece in its entirety.
Obama has no magic wand to solve the housing crisis
By Congressman Hank Johnson
In The Hill’s “California Dems intensify pressure on Obama to tackle foreclosures” article (Oct 12), several of my fellow Democrats publicly attacked President Obama for his handling of the housing crisis.
Congressman: Stone Mountain-based emergency youth shelter holds great promise to protect at-risk youth