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March 5, 2015
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By now we have all heard the news of the tragic loss of Governor Deal’s staffer, Mack Burgess in an accident earlier this week. Toby Carr and many others are attending his funeral today, which necessitated a change in the program. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends.

I am honored to pinch hit because I have championed PCIDs’ efforts and been a partner with them since their inception 14 years ago.

Issues: Economy and Jobs

March 5, 2015
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Black men and boys killed by police.

I can't breathe

Impunity for the killers - no justice, no peace.

I can't breathe

Militarized police met peaceful protesters on their knees.

I can't breathe.

Weapons of war - a show of force on our streets.

I can't breathe.

Disenfranchised youth driven to violence as speech.

I can't breathe.

Cynical media think this makes great TV.

I can't breathe.

This cowardly Congress afraid of losing our seats.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

March 5, 2015
Speeches

Good morning everyone, I’m Congressman Hank Johnson.

Jerry, it has been such a pleasure working with you and all the members of GALEO.

You are a great organization that is making a huge difference.

You’re doing important work that must continue and grow!

I want you all to know that I am one of the members of Congress who is working hard to enact comprehensive immigration reform. The time is now, and I stand with my colleagues who are taking action to demand a vote. We will not let up!


March 5, 2015
Rep. Johnson helps pass a bipartisan bill to study whether the West Hunter Street Baptist Church -- home of the Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy and crucial to the Civil Rights Movement -- deserves National Park status. Cosponsored by Rep. Austin Scott.

March 5, 2015
Rep. Hank Johnson discusses his bill -- the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act on MSNBC with host Ronan Farrow.

March 4, 2015

Congressman wants to reform Pentagon’s 1033 Program that gives military-grade weapons to local law enforcement departments for free


February 26, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) reintroduced the “Police Accountability Act” – H.R. 1102 – which would expand the Department of Justice’s authority to investigate wrongdoing by police by making it a federal crime for police officers to commit murder and manslaughter.


February 26, 2015

Legislation updates battlefield trauma training methods phasing out the use of live animals; Sen. Wyden introduces Senate version