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Rep. Johnson Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Alma Mater Clark ATL

May 16, 2016

ATLANTA, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree from his alma mater Clark Atlanta University (CAU) during the university’s 27th Commencement.

Rep. Johnson graduated from then Clark College in 1976 with a degree in Political Science. He went on to Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas, for his law degree in 1979.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Education Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson Votes for Legislation to Address the Opioid Epidemic

May 13, 2016

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However, Congressman Points Out That the Legislation Provides Not One Penny of Funding to Save Lives and Expand Treatment, And Insists Funding Be Added in Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) said that he is pleased to vote today for a package of bipartisan initiatives that are designed to address the opioid epidemic, but is very concerned the package does not contain any funding to implement these initiatives.

“Every day, 78 Americans die due to an opioid overdose,” Rep. Johnson said.

Issues: Consumer Protection Health Care Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson nominates 23 Fourth District students to U.S. Military Service Academies

May 10, 2016

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Fourth District students nominated for Class of 2020 to Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force and Merchant Marines

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced the nominations of 23 Fourth District students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2020, including the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Education

Rep. Johnson on Consumer Bureau’s Rule Protecting Citizens’ Right to Sue Banks

May 5, 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson (GA-04) – ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL) – issued the following statement as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled a proposed rule that would restore customers’ rights to bring class-action lawsuits against financial firms:

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Upgrade Aging, Outdated Voting Machines

April 29, 2016

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Brennan Center for Justice: America’s Voting Machines at Risk

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced the “Verifying Optimal Tools for Elections Act of 2016 or (VOTE Act: H.R. 5131),” which would allocate more than $125 million dollars in HAVA (Help America Vote Act) grants to assist states in replacing old, outdated voting machines.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

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

April 28, 2016

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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. However, the Republican Congress has not even brought the Republican budget proposal to the House Floor for a vote – reflecting apparently the belief of the Leadership that their already savage budget proposal is not radical enough to pass through a Republican majority.

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