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October 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to pass H.R. 4617, the Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act. This strong, commonsense legislation takes decisive and bipartisan steps to fight foreign interference in our elections by strengthen reporting requirements, closing loopholes and deterring foreign activity in U.S. elections. Its passage builds on the bold action House Democrats took to close dangerous gaps in our voting security by passing H.R. 1, the For The People Act, and H.R.

October 22, 2019

DECATUR, GA—Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) has commissioned more than 30 local officials and representatives to serve as a Complete Count Committee to help spread the word about the importance of the 2020 U.S. Census.


October 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced H. Res. 636 to recognize October 17 as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day."

The bipartisan resolution has more than 30 cosponsors.

Issues: Health Care

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October 17, 2019

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement upon the passing of his colleague Congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland:

"In the fight for justice and fair play, Elijah Cummings was heavyweight champion of the world. His dedication to decency, integrity and the truth stood as an example not just to those of us who agreed with him but for all his colleagues and for all time. I am saddened by his passing and my condolences are with his loving wife Maya, his children and his entire family."

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September 27, 2019

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


September 24, 2019

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and the Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, issued the following statement on moving forward with impeachment of President Trump:


September 20, 2019

Congressman's bipartisan FAIR Act – With 222 Cosponsors – Passes House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson's (D-GA) bipartisan FAIR Act: The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, reestablishing Americans' 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system, passed the House of Representatives.

Rep. Johnson has introduced a bill dealing with forced arbitration clauses since he first took office in 2007.

| Watch his floor speech here|


September 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday evening, the House Judiciary Committee passed a series of bills to help respond to gun violence -- H.R. 1186, the Keep Americans Safe Act; H.R. 1236, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019; and H.R. 2708, the Disarm Hate Act, all passed out of committee on a strict party-line vote.

House Judiciary IP Subcommittee Chairman Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement on H.R. 1236:


September 10, 2019

Congressman's FAIR Act – With 222 Cosponsors – Headed to Full House For Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson's (D-GA) bipartisan FAIR Act: The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, re-establishing Americans' 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system, passed the House Judiciary Committee.

| Rep. Johnson's statement in Judiciary Committee |