Press Releases
In the wake of Ferguson, President Obama’s action on Strengthening Community Policing & Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition mirrors Rep. Johnson’s Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act.
LITHONIA, GA -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on the decision of the Ferguson Grand Jury not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed teen Michael Brown:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Barack Obama prepares to announce an executive action that takes steps toward fixing our broken immigration system, Rep. Johnson released the following statement:
Congressman calls for protestors to remain peaceful, calm
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iran and a six-nation negotiating group are trying to reach an agreement that could bring an end to 12 years of deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program:
“It is welcome news that the U.S. and Iranian diplomats are engaged in talks this week to secure an agreement by November 24th that guards against a nuclear-armed Iran.
Congressman discusses his bipartisan Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014
LITHONIA, GA – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA04) released the following statement on the news that Acuity Brands will expand its operation, creating 700 jobs and investing more than $16 million into Rockdale and DeKalb counties over the next five years: