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. 4517), a bill to increase consumer privacy on mobile devices; and the Data Broker Accountability and Transparency (Data) 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

All voters must bring to the polls one of the six forms of photo ID: Georgia drivers license, even if expired; valid photo ID card issued by any state or the U.S. government; U.S passport; government employee photo ID card; United States military ID card with photo; tribal ID card with photo.

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 “refugee screening and resettlement, the use of safe havens in appropriate third countries, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those individuals in the United States, the use of priority refugee process

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that he is a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 4364 – the “End Debtor’s Prison Act of 2016” – which withholds Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grants to municipalities that contract with private, for-profit companies that engage in “pay only” probation systems.

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.

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life justice and equality, sowing seeds of hope for a day when all people might claim “the riches of freedom and the security of justice.”

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) today made the following statement concerning the announcement of a proposed merger of Shire and Baxalta. Rep. Johnson is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL), which exercises jurisdiction over antitrust laws and competition:

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. From helping turn around an economy amidst worst economic crisis since the Great Depression to finally making universal, affordable health care a reality for all represents remarkable progress.

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. This Republican Reconciliation bill would take away affordable health coverage from 22 million Americans, and would strip away family planning services and life-saving cancer screenings from millions of women across the country.

Issues: Health Care