Press Releases

Rep. Johnson announces key requests in defense spending bill passed by committee

April 28, 2016

Congressman helps secure HBCU, F-35, ROTC and Black Hawk funding in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) adopted for FY17

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson announces 2016 Congressional Arts Competition winners

April 25, 2016

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LITHONIA, GA -- Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced the winners of his 2016 Congressional Arts Competition and awarded four college scholarships worth a total of $35,000 on April 23 at the Lou Walker Senior Center.

Issues: Education

Rep. Johnson Urges FTC to Provide “Comprehensive Report” on Promoting Competition, Consumer Protection in Sharing Economy

April 21, 2016

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Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

As Congress Fails Budget Deadline, Rep. Johnson Calls for Budget that Invests in the Future of Hard-Working Americans

April 16, 2016

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Rep. Johnson vows to fight for a budget that creates jobs, grows paychecks and invests in the future of the American people

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The law requires that Congress enact a budget resolution by today, April 15th.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Energy Health Care Justice & Court Reform Seniors and Social Security

Advisory: Rep. Johnson Leading Special Order on Forced Arbitration with Progressive Caucus

April 13, 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, April 14, 2016, Congressman Johnson is leading a one-hour special order on forced arbitration from the House Floor hosted by the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Conyers and Johnson Introduce Legislation to Equalize Women’s Pay, End Forced Arbitration

April 12, 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL) Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) introduced H.R.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

As We Mark Equal Pay Day, Rep. Johnson Calls for Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act

April 12, 2016

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Women in Georgia Still Earn Only 82 Cents for Every Dollar Earned by Men

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson Joins More Than 100 Members of Congress in Supporting the U.S. Women Soccer Players Filing an EEOC Complaint

April 12, 2016

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and a bipartisan group of 110 Members of the House of Representatives in writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to support the members of the U.S. Women’s National Team filing a federal complaint.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson Joins Bipartisan Group of Current & Former Senators & House Members to File Amicus Brief In Support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan

April 1, 2016

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Members of Congress Argue That Under Clean Air Act, EPA Has Authority to Take Action to Protect Nation’s Air From Dangerous Carbon Pollution That Threatens Public Health

44 Current & Former Senators & 164 Current & Former House Members from 38 States Filed An Amicus Brief To Support President Obama’s Clean Power Plan in Case Currently Bef

Issues: Consumer Protection Environment

House Judiciary Democrats Introduce Resolution Urging Senate to Give Full and Fair Consideration to SCOTUS Nominee Merrick Garland

March 23, 2016

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Rep. Johnson joins Ranking Member Conyers, Dem colleagues to support President Obama's SCOTUS nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform