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Congressman pleased bill he passed results in $137 million settlement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased to report that a tough antitrust criminal law he helped pass in 2010 has resulted in $137 million settlement with Bank of America.

Earlier this year, Johnson – along with other members of the House Judiciary Committee – co-sponsored legislation to extend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA), for another 10 years.

Lawrenceville Highway office in Tucker closing

LITHIONIA – As state and local officials cut back during difficult economic times and as cuts to congressional office budgets are being finalized in Washington, D.C., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is reorganizing his district offices to consolidate resources and streamline constituent services.

Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker is closing as of Dec. 23. All constituents’ calls and services will be transferred to the main office in Lithonia. The phone number for the office in Lithonia will remain 770-987-2291.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for legislation that will encourage and expand U.S. innovation while also strengthening America’s scientific and economic leadership.

H.R. 5116, the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 228 to 130. It now goes to President Obama’s desk for his signature.

The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act supports basic research, improves science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, and fosters innovation.

Congressman: Measure includes tax cuts for businesses, payroll tax cuts and an extension of unemployment benefits

Congressman urges restraint as U.S. reacts to publication of leaked cables, reminds colleagues 'this is a failure to protect our own secrets'

WASHINGTON – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) stated today that American outrage over WikiLeaks’ publication of classified U.S. diplomatic cables must not undermine the commitment of the United States to press freedom.

Congressman Hank Johnson represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast. He praised today's House passage of the repeal of the U.S. military’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:”

Congressman: ‘Incompetent bankers are throwing people out of their homes without regard for them as human beings’