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November 19, 2014

Congressman calls for protestors to remain peaceful, calm


November 18, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iran and a six-nation negotiating group are trying to reach an agreement that could bring an end to 12 years of deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program:

“It is welcome news that the U.S. and Iranian diplomats are engaged in talks this week to secure an agreement by November 24th that guards against a nuclear-armed Iran.


November 13, 2014

Congressman discusses his bipartisan Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, November 13, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) will discuss his bipartisan bill – Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 (H.R. 5478) – in a House Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing in Oversight and Investigations on the Pentagon’s 1033 Program.


October 30, 2014
Congressman leads letter urging President Obama to stand firm against use of torture ‘anywhere in the world.’

October 23, 2014

LITHONIA, GA – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA04) released the following statement on the news that Acuity Brands will expand its operation, creating 700 jobs and investing more than $16 million into Rockdale and DeKalb counties over the next five years:


October 23, 2014
"The media industry still suffers from an extreme lack of diversity, especially in broadcast ownership."

October 21, 2014

Congressman Johnson ranked 18 out of more than 200 Democrats in House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a new study by Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia (UVA), Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was ranked as the 18th most effective Democrat in the House during the 112th Congress, and the most effective Democrat from Georgia.

He was also ranked higher than any of his Republican colleagues from Georgia. Johnson was ranked 18 out of 204 Democrats.


October 3, 2014

LITHONIA, GA – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” town hall on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur.

The town hall will be a forum discussion on policies that address real economic needs facing women and families in the district, state and nation.