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May 14, 2019

CLARKSTON, GA – On Monday, hundreds of residents attended Rep. Hank Johnson's Resources Fair at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston, which helped connect constituents with local, state and federal agencies that provided job-readiness training, information on the television/film industry and employment opportunities.


May 9, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Rep. Johnson voted to pass H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, to block the Trump Administration's dangerous October 2018 guidance that gives states the ability to weaken the Affordable Care Act's critical protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.


May 9, 2019

Congressman explores how important patents are to innovation, addresses rise of fraudulent trademarks from China

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, conducted a hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

| To watch, click HERE. |


May 3, 2019

On April 27 at his Congressional Arts reception, Rep. Johnson (GA-04) announced the winners of his 2019 Congressional Arts Competition at the ART Station Theatre in Stone Mountain.

Four students were awarded college scholarships worth more than $69,000.

The grand prize winner was Imani Sylvain, a senior from South Gwinnett High School. Sylvain earned a $48, four-year scholarship worth $12,000 a year, to attend the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) for her "My Brother's Keeper" color pencil and sharpie paint piece.

Issues: Education

May 2, 2019
Today, Rep. Johnson voted to pass H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, House Democrats’ legislation that would require the Trump Administration to remain in the Paris Climate Accord and to develop a serious

May 1, 2019

DECATUR, GA — On Monday, May 13, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), will host the 2019 Resources Fair for constituents looking to not only launch and better their career, but also better their lives and receive valuable information about a range of organizations who may be able to help people throughout Georgia's 4th District and the entire state.

For the full program, click HERE


April 30, 2019

Congressman Offers Bicameral Resolution With New York Congresswoman Grace Meng

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a resolution to designate April 30 as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.


April 22, 2019

DECATUR—On April 22, 2019, Earth Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was presented with "The Environmental Scorecard Award," in recognition of his 100 percent environmental voting record score in 2018.

Rep. Johnson was presented with the award at The Georgia Environmental Justice Education and Awareness Symposium, where he also served as a guest speaker for the symposium.


April 18, 2019
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, and Representatives Doug Collins (R-GA-9), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Hank Johnson

April 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) has been recognized by Goodwill Industries International (GII) as a 2019 Policymaker Leader.

Rep. Johnson is receiving the award for demonstrating tremendous support of Goodwill's public policy and legislative agenda, including criminal justice reform and workforce development.