Press Releases

Johnson: ‘We must ensure competition, innovation on the Internet’

May 16, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to begin the process of formally setting new net neutrality rules for online traffic that could have major implications for how companies reach consumers on the Internet. Rep.

Issues: Consumer Protection

Rep. Johnson announces U.S. Service Academy nominations

May 13, 2014

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Since 2007, Rep. Johnson has awarded more than $13 million in service academy scholarships.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Education

Hank: HomeSafe Georgia expands eligibility requirements

May 13, 2014

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Since 2009, Rep. Johnson’s office has helped more than 1,700 residents deal with pending foreclosures of their homes. Since 2011, nearly 1,000 homeowners in the Fourth District have been approved for HomeSafe Georgia.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Seniors and Social Security

Rep. Hank Johnson calls on Comcast to expand Internet Essentials to increase broadband adoption in minority communities

May 8, 2014

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) today made the following statement during the hearing on a proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL). Rep.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson helps secure HBCU funds in NDAA

May 8, 2014

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Congressman helps procure $10M in research funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities and Minority Institutions

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Education

Rep. Johnson leads letter against ‘discriminatory’ military hair policy

May 1, 2014

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Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel signed by eight of his colleagues urging him to reconsider a recently updated United States Army’s regulations concerning acceptable hair styles for women of color.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Rep. Johnson announces 2014 Congressional Arts Competition winners

April 30, 2014

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Issues: Education

Rep. Johnson announces $3.2M to help homeless

April 22, 2014

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Congressman: Local agencies receive federal funds to help get homeless off streets

On tax day, Hank renews call for a fairer tax code for the middle class

April 15, 2014

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Rejects GOP Plan for Higher Taxes on the Middle Class to Pay for More Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

LITHONIA, GA – On Tax Day, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) reiterated his call for Congress to take steps to restore tax fairness for America’s middle class families.

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Congressman seeks to preserve historic civil rights church

April 14, 2014

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Rep. Johnson introduces bipartisan bill to determine whether West Hunter Street Baptist Church meets criteria to be National Park

Issues: Justice & Court Reform