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February 16, 2016
"I want to offer my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Justice Scalia. It does tremendous damage to the legacy of such a strict constitutionalist like Justice Scalia, for senators and others who should know better, to suggest that politics be allowed to trump providence, and that President Obama not nominate a replacement for Justice Scalia.

February 12, 2016

Congressman hosts top three winners of inaugural App Challenge

LITHONIA, GA – On Friday, Feb. 19 Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting the top three students of his inaugural App Challenge—a competition that encourages U.S. high school students to create their own mobile applications.


February 11, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, today introduced a pair of bills to safeguard consumers’ privacy: the bipartisan Application Privacy, Protection and Security (APPS) Act of 2016 (H.R.


February 9, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House sent President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to Congress. Rep. Johnson applauded the President for putting forward a budget that builds the foundation for a strong American future – investing in innovation for the 21st century, advancing a world-class education system, and empowering hard-working families.

February 8, 2016

YOU MUST GO TO YOUR ASSIGNED PRECINCT ON ELECTION DAY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 1


February 3, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL), called for a hearing on the sharing economy to thoughtfully examine the questions involving consumer safety, regulation, and competition policy raised by this market, which facilitates consumer transactions online.


February 2, 2016
Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) joined more than 145 members of Congress sending a letter to President Obama urging the Administration to immediately halt ICE raids targeting Central American families and children.
The letter also calls on the Administration to find a regional and comprehensive solution to the refugee crisis in Central America including “ref

January 20, 2016

Congressman: Unjust system creates modern day debtors’ prisons for the poor


January 19, 2016

More than a half a century ago, a young preacher called a generation to action and forever changed the course of history.


January 13, 2016

RRCAL Ranking Member Calls for “Thorough Review” of Proposed Rare Disease Drug Makers Merger