Press Releases

Rep. Johnson Calls on Senate to Hold Fair Hearing, Timely Vote on Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland

March 16, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Obama announced that he is nominating D.C. Circuit Court Chief Judge Merrick Garland to serve as the next Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rep. Johnson called on the Senate to hold a fair hearing and timely vote on Judge Garland’s nomination to the Supreme Court.

“With the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland, President Obama has selected a widely admired and deeply experienced jurist with a sterling judicial record,” said Rep. Johnson.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson presents Congressional Badge of Bravery to DeKalb Officer

March 9, 2016

Press Release

LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) presented DeKalb County Police Officer Jonathan Lamar Lewis with a Congressional Badge of Bravery today at the Lou Walker Senior Center for his acts of heroism in the line of duty on December 12, 2014.

Johnson presented the award to Lewis with DeKalb Public Safety Director Dr. Cedric Alexander, First Assistant U.S.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson sends letter to Civil Rights Commission over concerns of coal ash disposal

March 8, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent the following letter to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights urging them to recommend that more be done to protect citizens from the possibility that noxious coal ash could be disposed of in municipal landfills that are not equipped to handle the toxic substance. Unused coal ash contains toxic chemicals, including cancer-causing agents.

Issues: Consumer Protection Environment

Rep. Hank Johnson Calls for “Close Scrutiny” of Proposed AMC-Carmike Merger

March 7, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, AMC Entertainment announced that it will acquire Carmike Cinemas for $1.1 billion. The merger would reportedly combine the second and fourth largest movie-theater operators, creating the world’s largest chain of movie theaters. U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr.

Issues: Consumer Protection

Rep. Johnson’s Chief of Staff recognized for outstanding work, mentorship

March 3, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arthur D. Sidney, Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) Chief of Staff since 2009, has been awarded the 2016 Robert Harold Ogle Trailblazer Award by Congressional Black Associates for his outstanding work in Congress and his support and mentorship to numerous African-American staffers.

Rep. Johnson opens annual student art contest

March 2, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2016 Congressional Arts Competition; scholarships worth $20,000 at stake

LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson looks forward to hosting this year’s 2016 Congressional Arts Competition, an annual event displaying the community’s finest young artists.

Since 2007, Rep. Johnson has awarded $272,000 in arts scholarships to more than 30 Fourth District students.

Issues: Education Environment

Advisory: Rep. Johnson presenting Congressional Badge of Honor to DeKalb PO

March 2, 2016

Press Release

LITHONIA, GA – On Wednesday, March 9, 2016, Congressman Johnson will present DeKalb County Police Officer Jonathan Lamar Lewis with a Congressional Badge of Bravery for his acts of heroism in the line of duty on December 12, 2014.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson’s resolution renaming Post Office for fallen Pine Lake officer passes House

March 1, 2016

Press Release

Congressman’s bill has support from entire Georgia House delegation; Resolution now goes to Senate for approval

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Johnson announced today that the bipartisan resolution to rename the Pine Lake Post Office at Rockbridge Road and Spring Drive in honor of fallen police officer Francis Manuel Ortega passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

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

Rep. Johnson Celebrates Women’s History Month

March 1, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of March as Women’s History Month – a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1987.

“During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the successes of America’s women throughout our history and the sacrifice of the bold women pioneers who broke down many barriers facing women,” Rep.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Education Justice & Court Reform

Treasury announces additional investment in Hardest Hit Fund to help struggling homeowners

February 26, 2016

Press Release

Fifth Round of Funding Will Provide $2 Billion in Additional Assistance to Struggling Homeowners and Communities; GA to receive an additional $30M

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced it would exercise its authority to obligate up to $2 billion in additional Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds to the Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) program.

HomeSafe Georgia, which administers the federal program at the state level, will receive an additional $30 million.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform