Press Releases
Congressman to mail in his census at Wesley Chapel Post Office:
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, is encouraging the public to return their 2010 Census forms.
Instead of just talking about it, Congressman Johnson will lead by example.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson’s (D-GA) today announced that he has returned $55,000 to the United States Treasury to help pay down the federal deficit.
LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) looks forward to hosting this year’s 2010 Congressional Arts Competition, an annual event displaying the community’s finest artistic talent.
Eligible high school students throughout the district, which include parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Rockdale counties, are encouraged to apply and display their talent in this year’s contest.
Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast, issued the following statement upon passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of legislation reforming the nation's health care and insurance system:
“Years from now, we will wonder what all the fuss was about,” said Johnson.
Congressman urges colleagues to sign his letter ensuring disadvantaged businesses participate in Recovery:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) participated in a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) hearing on March 17 to deal with the unacceptably high unemployment rates in communities of color.
Johnson, who serves as Southeast Regional Whip, urges colleagues to pass Health Care Reform
- WASHINGTON -- Congressman Hank Johnson, who serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast, urged Democratic colleagues on Monday to unite behind President Obama’s plan for health care reform.
Congressman joins CBC colleagues at White House, urges focus on 'chronically unemployed':
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Johnson and Congressional Black Caucus colleagues joined President Obama at the White House on Thursday to discuss the urgency of America’s unemployment crisis, especially for minority communities and the chronically unemployed.
Congressman warns residents of fake Census scams:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson urged fellow residents of the Fourth District and all Georgians to fill out their 2010 Census form. The Census is a vital tool of American democracy that impacts every community across the country.
$12.2 million in federal stimulus money announced for state transit; $2.2 million for MARTA to help Atlanta metro system fill widening budget gap:
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) testified before a House Budget Committee hearing.
Jobs, economy, foreclosure prevention, public safety, transportation top concerns for Johnson