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Rep. Johnson Demands Speaker Ryan Allow a Vote on Commonsense Gun Legislation: No Bill, No Break

June 21, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of the horrific act of hate and terror in Orlando last week – the deadliest mass shooting in American history – Rep. Johnson (GA-04) is today demanding that Speaker Ryan not recess the House without allowing a vote on gun violence prevention legislation to keep the American people safe.

“Congress must not leave Washington, D.C.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson works to prevent Saudi Arabia from cluster bombing innocent civilians

June 15, 2016

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Congressman leads effort with six colleagues to stop American-made bombs from being used in Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson joins House Judiciary Committee Democrats urging Congressional action on gun violence

June 15, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) today led a letter signed by every democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, urging for swift action on gun violence.

Full text of the letter to the House Judiciary Committee Chairman is below.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson introduces “The Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act”

June 15, 2016

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Congressman leads effort with five colleagues to withhold U.S. funds from Honduran police & military until gross human rights violations are addressed

Issues: Environment Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson’s statement on Microsoft’s bid to buy LinkedIn for $26B

June 14, 2016

Press Release

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL), issued the following statement concerning Microsoft's announcement that it will buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, a deal that could bring significant changes for the professional network’s more than 430 million members:

Issues: Consumer Protection Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Hank Johnson's statement on “International Antitrust Enforcement: China and Beyond” before the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law

June 8, 2016

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Today’s hearing is a welcome discussion of international antitrust enforcement with a specific focus on China’s approach to competition policy under its Anti-Monopoly Law.

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson Offers Resource Guide for Families Impacted by Heroin & Opioid Epidemic in GA

May 25, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) today unveiled a comprehensive addiction resources toolkit to help families in Georgia Fourth Congressional District and across Georgia address the issues associated with addiction.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Health Care Justice & Court Reform

Rep. Johnson’s Statement on New Overtime Pay Protections

May 18, 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its final rule to update and expand federal overtime pay protections to 4.2 million American workers across the country, including more than 155,000 in Georgia:

Issues: Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform

Members of Congress Stand with Colombia Trade Unions and Call on Administration to Fully Enforce Colombia Free Trade Agreement

May 17, 2016

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today led Members of Congress in standing with Colombia’s trade unions and calling on the Administration to fully enforce the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and protect unionists abroad.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy

Rep. Johnson Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Alma Mater Clark ATL

May 16, 2016

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ATLANTA, GA – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree from his alma mater Clark Atlanta University (CAU) during the university’s 27th Commencement.

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Issues: Economy and Jobs Education Justice & Court Reform

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