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Congressman Hank Johnson speaks at a Tri-Caucus news conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

June 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee over Federal Courts, joined leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in announcing a new House resolution calling for reforms to restore voting rights in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965.


June 23, 2026

Courts Subcommittee Ranking Member Introduces Open Meetings Act to Bring More Transparency to Judicial Conference 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee over Federal Courts, introduced the Open Meetings Act, a bill that would require Judicial Conference meetings to be more open and accessible to the American people. 

Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Senate companion. 


June 4, 2026

“We expect companies that pride themselves on consumer protection, like Bank of America, to stand up for its customers and not rely on forced arbitration clauses that quietly strip customers of their rights.”


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From left: Walter Adams of Prestige Uniforms and his wife Mrs. Adams; Tony Ramirez of Luciano’s Ristorante Italiano; Dr. Diane Adoma on behalf of Jeff Ordner, Ordner Construction; Drs. Coreen and Conrad Wilson of Columbia Belvedere Animal Hospital; Tony Royal of A.J. Royal Enterprises Inc.; C.D. Moody of C.D. Moody Construction; Beverly Davis of Bee Wise Cleaning; Congressman Hank Johnson; Greg Baranco of Baranco Automotive Group; Dee Dee Harbin, Redan Trophies & Custom Laser Engraving; DeVon Hudson of DeVon Hudson Insurance Agency State Farm Agent; Waleed Shamsid-Deen, Supreme Foods Worldwide.

May 21, 2026

DECATUR, GA – On Saturday, May 16, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held his annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony, honoring 11 outstanding businesses in his district that are making a difference in the lives of others. 

The 2026 Pinnacle Award honorees were small business owners, executives, leaders, and advocates who, through their selfless service and altruism, have made Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District a better place to live, work, and play. 


May 11, 2026

Ranking Member Johnson
House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
Keynote Speech for the Innovation Alliance
May 11, 2026


April 29, 2026

Today, Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts Ranking Member Johnson released the following statement:


April 22, 2026

Congressman Hank Johnson released the following statement: 


April 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2026)—Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on strengthening copyright protections while ensuring public access to laws and standards.

Below are Ranking Member Johnson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing.


March 25, 2026

Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2026)—Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks a hearing examining the Trump Administration’s effort to politicize the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Below are Ranking Member Johnson’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing.