Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson today released the following statement on the first anniversary of Haiti’s devastating earthquake:
“I visited Haiti to observe elections late last year, and it’s clear that much work remains undone,” said Johnson, who visited Haiti over the Thanksgiving weekend to observe elections and receive a briefing on the cholera outbreak.
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement Saturday, Jan. 8 after news that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others were shot at an event in Tucson, Arizona, this morning:
Lawrenceville Highway office in Tucker closing
LITHIONIA – As state and local officials cut back during difficult economic times and as cuts to congressional office budgets are being finalized in Washington, D.C., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is reorganizing his district offices to consolidate resources and streamline constituent services.
Congressman Hank Johnson represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast. He praised today's House passage of the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 to provide $4.2 billion to pay for the health care of first responders during the attacks of 9-11:
Congressman pleased bill he passed results in $137 million settlement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased to report that a tough antitrust criminal law he helped pass in 2010 has resulted in $137 million settlement with Bank of America.
Lawrenceville Highway office in Tucker closing
LITHIONIA – As state and local officials cut back during difficult economic times and as cuts to congressional office budgets are being finalized in Washington, D.C., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is reorganizing his district offices to consolidate resources and streamline constituent services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for legislation that will encourage and expand U.S. innovation while also strengthening America’s scientific and economic leadership.
H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 228 to 130. It now goes to President Obama’s desk for his signature.
Congressman: Measure includes tax cuts for businesses, payroll tax cuts and an extension of unemployment benefits
Congressman urges restraint as U.S. reacts to publication of leaked cables, reminds colleagues 'this is a failure to protect our own secrets'
WASHINGTON – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) stated today that American outrage over WikiLeaks’ publication of classified U.S. diplomatic cables must not undermine the commitment of the United States to press freedom.
Congressman Hank Johnson represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast. He praised today's House passage of the repeal of the U.S. military’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:”