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Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson of Lithonia, indicated they were inclined to support it, especially since it denied Trump money for many of the top items on his policy wish list, including a border wall.
"It makes me feel good about the direction of the country that the Democrats and the Republicans could come together and work out a budget for the remainder of the 2017 fiscal year," he said.
The House voted 217-213 in favor of the amended version American Health Care Act, with about 20 Republicans, mostly moderates, siding with Democrats in opposition to the bill. Among Gwinnett's three congressmen, Reps. Rob Woodall and Jody Hice, both R-Ga., voted for it while Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., opposed it...
Dear Friends,
I want you to know that I will continue to fight against the Trump Administration and the Republican Party as they to try to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "ObamaCare." I will stand with my colleagues in opposition to the American Health Care Act, or "TrumpCare."
As we work to reach a bipartisan agreement to avoid a government shutdown, I will not sacrifice the ACA, which provides healthcare for millions of Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an important amendment sponsored by Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), which extends all nine Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The amendment, which passed (410-5) was part of H.R. 1694, a bill that would amend the FOIA to make its provisions apply to these entities when they are in federal conservatorship or receivership.
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson visited the site of the I-85 bridge construction site on April 14 and said it is great to see Georgians working together to get the job done.
"The I-85 bridge rebuild is an example of what could be happening across our nation to improve our infrastructure and put people to work with good-paying jobs, which helps invigorate our economy," Johnson said.
U.S. Sens. Al Franken, D-Minn., and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., along with U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2017 March 7.
- 15:06: Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson reacts to the U.S. firing missiles into Syria;
Congressman Hank Johnson, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district, was in attendance along with host, Colonel Jeffery L. Richar, commander, 642d Regional Support Group.
Johnson served as the guest speaker expressing his immeasurable debt of gratitude to our Armed Forces and felt it an honor to show them that their service and sacrifice is appreciated.
"We as civilians appreciate what you do for our country, what you represent, and for being a part of what this great nation deserves. "Your needs will forever remain a priority."