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Congressman: Our soldiers should never be afraid to ask for help

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4) today passed an amendment to the NDAA to bring greater awareness to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a severe anxiety disorder often associated with combat trauma.

Johnson copatrocina enmienda para garantizar que los detenidos en territorio de EE.UU. - incluyendo ciudadanos estadounidenses - no puedan ser detenidos indefinidamente

At Congressman Woodall's recent Tax Day press conference, Congressman Hank Johnson stopped by and spoke about why, although he was not endorsing the FairTax, he was willing to have a dialogue about and listen to its' merits.

We asked Congressman Johnson to share with you his thoughts on tax reform, the FairTax and why he is willing to listen. This op-ed appeared in the May 18, 2012 edition of the national Fair Tax newsletter.

By Rep. Hank Johnson (D) GA-04

Johnson cosponsors amendment to ensure those arrested on U.S. soil – including American citizens – cannot be detained indefinitely

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4) today cosponsored an amendment offered by House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) to the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prevent the indefinite detention of and transfer to military custody of those detained on U.S. soil – including American citizens.

Congressman offers amendment to pull language from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) considering deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4) today offered an amendment to strike reckless language asking the Administration to consider the merits of deploying tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea, which was added to the NDAA during markup.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) today cosponsored the Voter Empowerment Act, which was introduced by Congressman John Lewis, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman John Conyers, and Congressman Robert Brady:

Congressman co-hosts viral hepatitis briefing on 2012 Hepatitis Testing Day by calling for Americans to get tested, treated

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today co-hosted a bipartisan Congressional briefing to combat and raise awareness of viral hepatitis and liver cancer.

Along with other distinguished members of Congress, Johnson announced the launch of the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus.