Press Releases
By terminating FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump has continued his assault on our Republic.
As recently as last week, Comey confirmed that the FBI has active ongoing counter terrorism and criminal investigations into the Trump campaign's connections to the Russian government's attempts to influence the outcome of this country's most recent presidential election.
The abrupt and unwarranted firing of James Comey appears to be another impulsive act; but a deeper view may reveal a cold, calculated and self-serving attempt to derail ongoing investigations.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an important amendment sponsored by Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), which extends all nine Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The amendment, which passed (410-5) was part of H.R. 1694, a bill that would amend the FOIA to make its provisions apply to these entities when they are in federal conservatorship or receivership.
The atrocious chemical weapons attack this week was a visceral reminder of the horrors facing the Syrian people caught in this years long civil war.
President Trump's military strike raises several disturbing concerns about this Administration's approach to foreign policy and national security. The policy of brute force is no substitute for rational thinking and the careful consideration of all possible options and consequences.
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, has re-introduced with 35 of his colleagues H.R. 1907, the "Election Infrastructure and Security Promotion Act of 2017." This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate our voting systems as critical infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Continuing his efforts to make airports around the nation safer for the general public and the law enforcement officers who patrol them, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), has reintroduced the "Airport Security Act of 2017." The Airport Security Act of 2017 makes it illegal to carry loaded guns onto airport property.
Following today's markup, Congressman Hank Johnson's bipartisan Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017 passed the full House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 19-2.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), has introduced H.Res. 213 to designate Oct. 17th as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day."
This bipartisan bill honors the courageous children and adults who while living with this condition, often overcome many different forms of harassment and their own personal issues to fight on and contribute to our society.