Press Releases

Congressman receives Animal Welfare Leadership Award for 2010 legislative work

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will award Judiciary and House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) with its annual Legislative Leader award for his work in 2010.

Congressman writes Gates, Holder and Clapper; says he will lead investigation himself if necessary

Congressman speaks to seniors on health care, Social Security and Medicare

WASHINGTON DC – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus:

“I’ve been hearing a lot lately about our Founding Fathers, but there are two more recent Democratic heroes of mine, and Founding Fathers in their own right, that I want to honor -- the Honorable Charles Rangel and the Honorable John Conyers.

Congressman files bill to protect unemployed in Civil Rights law; Johnson: ‘All Americans Deserve the Opportunity to Work’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced the Fair Employment Act of 2011 – H.R. 1113 – which would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect against discrimination on the basis of unemployment status.

Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2011 Congressional Arts Competition; Scholarships worth up to $10,000 at stake

Since 2007, Congressman’s office helps thousands of residents navigate housing, health care, Social Security, IRS and Veterans benefits

LITHONIA, GA – Since taking office in 2007, Congressman Hank Johnson has worked to secure $3,168,602.38 for those seeking help from his offices in Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.

Amendment No. 10, Rep. Johnson, House Judiciary Committee, Thursday, March 3, 2011

Amends Section 303 to provide it does not apply in the case of a taxpayer who is an individual, except to the extent that such amount is paid or incurred in carrying on a trade or business.