Press Releases

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bills to Enhance Consumers’ Privacy and Ensure Digital Inclusion

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.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson: President’s Forward-Looking Budget Makes Bold Investments in America’s Future

February 9, 2016

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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.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy Seniors and Social Security

Early Voting Locations for the 2016 Presidential Preference Primary Election

February 8, 2016

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

Rep. Hank Johnson Presses for Hearing on Sharing Economy

February 3, 2016

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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.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson Calls for Suspension of Immigration Raids, Temporary Protected Status for Refugees

February 2, 2016

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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

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson fighting back against for-profit probation companies

January 20, 2016

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

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson's MLK Day message

January 19, 2016

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

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson moves to protect consumers who suffer from rare diseases

January 13, 2016

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

Issues: Consumer Protection

Rep. Hank Johnson’s statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address

January 13, 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) today issued the following statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address.

“What we saw tonight was a positive, upbeat speech. America has a hard-earned right to that optimism thanks to the grit and determination of citizens across the country. It’s been an historic run over the last seven years.

Rep. Johnson Votes Against Republican Bill Attacking Health Care of Women & Working Families

January 8, 2016

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Calls for Action in New Year to Create Jobs and Deliver Bigger Paychecks to Hard-working Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Johnson (GA-05) voted against a Republican bill this week that would dismantle the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood.

Issues: Health Care