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Congressman introduces bill to protect traveling public by requiring automatic braking systems

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to make highways around the nation safer for drivers, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the “Safe Roads Act of 2015” (H.R. 3536).

In April of 2015, five nursing students were killed and three others seriously injured when a tractor-trailer failed to stop and plowed into traffic that had stopped on I-16 in Georgia.

Voting record on key issues earns Johnson perfect score – 99% lifetime rating highest in GA delegation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the August work period, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was honored by the AFL-CIO with a perfect voting scorecard on 10 key votes that supported working Americans in 2014.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced the appointment of Alexis Moore as his new legislative counsel and Brian Duckworth as legislative correspondent.

A former prosecutor, Moore previously served in the offices Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). A native of South Carolina, Moore will staff the Congressman for his Judiciary Committee work and continue the Congressman’s focus on voting rights, privacy and technology issues.

Voting record on park issues earns National Friends Award for third time

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) was honored this month with the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) for his contribution to protecting and enhancing America’s national parks.

The award was presented for votes during the 113th Congress, which contributed to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) sent the following letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning Expedia’s proposed acquisition of Orbitz. Rep. Johnson is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law (RRCAL), which exercises jurisdiction over antitrust law.

Congressman introduces bill with support from entire Georgia House delegation

LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he has introduced a bipartisan resolution to rename the Pine Lake Post Office at Rockbridge Road and Spring Drive in honor of fallen police officer Francis Manuel Ortega.

The measure – H.R. 3274 – is supported by the entire Georgia House of Representatives congressional delegation. August 11 marks the 10-year anniversary of Officer Ortega’s tragic shooting death.