Press Releases
DECATUR, GA — Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson announced today that FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for Georgians who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Rep. Johnson helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan and recently held a virtual teach in on April 7 to educate constituents on this and other relief provided in the law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, announced he is returning as a senior whip for the 117th Congress.
This week, U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D-SC, announced that Rep. Johnson will serve as a senior whip, a role the Atlanta congressman had last year.
DECATUR, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that two Fourth District Community Health Centers will receive a total of $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations. The resources are part of the American Rescue Plan's investments to expand access to vaccines in underserved communities.
Fourth District-based federal community health centers receiving funds:
• Oakhurst Medical Centers of Stone Mountain: $5,481,500
• Recovery Consultants, Inc. of Decatur: $976,875
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. urging him to issue an executive order to de-militarize law enforcement agencies across the country.
Congressman Johnson, sponsor of the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act (SMLEA) since 2014, said a well-executed executive order that reflects the language of his bill would be: "a reasonable step towards demilitarizing our police forces while preserving the safety of our communities."
DECATUR, GA — On Wednesday, April 7, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a virtual "Teach-In" event to lift up the life-saving resources contained in the American Rescue Plan. The Teach-In will help people understand how they can benefit from the various provisions of the bill – connecting constituents with resources.
Deaths among nursing home staff and residents account for 25 percent of COVID-19 related deaths in GA
DECATUR, GA — On Monday, March 29, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) presented 11 women in Georgia's Fourth District with "Trailblazer" awards in recognition of their pioneering careers and service to the greater community.
All the honorees in recognition of Women's History Month were first in their fields of endeavor. The virtual event was presented on Zoom and Live on the Congressman's Facebook page. To watch, click HERE.
- The Honorable Carlton W.
Virtual conversation featuring Congresswomen Chu and Meng, state reps & community and stakeholder groups
DECATUR, GA — On Saturday, March 27 at 10 AM, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) HELD a Conversation on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans (AAPI), featuring colleagues Rep. Judy Chu of California and Rep. Grace Meng of New York.