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February 23, 2022
After Ahmaud Arbery was chased down, shot and left to die in the middle of the street by three white men, local police and prosecutors went straight to work, quickly closing the case after ruling the killing was justified.

February 21, 2022

STONECREST, GA – On Wednesday, February 23, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his 2022 Black History Program entitled: "Blacks in Aviation: Past and Present."

The program will honor the history of black pioneers for their courage and perseverance that paved the way for later generations to pursue careers in aviation. It will also explore how young aviators are making it in the world of aviation today -- to share their stories and expose young people in the audience to careers aviation.


February 18, 2022

DECATUR, GA — On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 6 PM, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting his annual Unsung Heroes Awards program to honor everyday citizens and community leaders who go above and beyond to make our communities better places to live, work and play — and lead with integrity. More than 20 Fourth District residents will be honored by Congressman Johnson for their work in 2021 improving the lives of residents in Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and moving DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, and Gwinnett counties forward.


February 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson voted to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation to end forced arbitration for sexual harassment and assault survivors nationwide.

The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, H.R. 4445, will void forced arbitration agreements in any contract if a sexual assault or harassment claim is brought.


February 8, 2022

CONYERS, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), announced that more than $2.3 million is going to elementary and secondary schools in DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett and Newton counties to help identify and provide support to children experiencing homelessness.


February 4, 2022

Rep. Johnson's SHOP SAFE Act, Cybersecurity Opportunity Act Both Included in COMPETES Act to Strengthen Supply Chains & U.S. Economic Competitiveness


February 4, 2022

DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry raising concerns that the agency's planned expansion of the I-20 and I-285 interchange east of Atlanta in South DeKalb will exacerbate pollution and climate problems in the area and almost certainly be at the expense of the planning of heavy rail service down the I-20 East corridor.


February 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) has partnered with AMC Networks to celebrate Black History Month with the rollout of their 9th annual, award-winning Black History Month PSA campaign.

The campaign celebrates Black History Month and a partnership with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization.


January 28, 2022

COVINGTON, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson – as part of the bipartisan Congressional Ethylene Oxide Task Force – released the following statement from his office and the task force about the Environmental Protection Agency's Decision to stand by the 2016 IRIS Value of ethylene oxide (EtO):


January 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—You may be eligible for a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). But to get it, you must file a tax return and claim it.

Today, January 28, 2022, marks the 16th anniversary of Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about EITC and free tax preparation sites.