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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.


April 9, 2019
Congressman Johnson Highlights Impact of Free Tax Preparation, Importance of Tax Time Savings

DECATUR—On April 6, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) teamed up with the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) to inform residents about the Internal Revenue Service's and state funded free tax preparation options available this tax season such as the Free File, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and AARP Tax-Aide programs.


March 28, 2019
Congressman Johnson is joined by 43 colleagues to introduce a bill that would suspend military aid to Honduras until the Honduran government investigates credible allegations of gross human rights violations by their security forces.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), alongside Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), José Serrano (NY-15), and Marcia Kaptur (OH-09), with the support of 43 Members of Congress, today reintroduced H.R.


March 26, 2019

DECATUR, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement after he learned that local small business Gresham Transportation Services was awarded a new contract by MARTA this month. Gresham Transportation had previously worked under Dallas-based MV Transportation as a subcontractor to provide paratransit and other services for elderly and disabled MARTA customers but was dropped by MV without cause. Rep. Johnson stood up for Gresham during the process to get reinstated: