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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) lead, the House on Dec. 16 passed the Jobs for Main Street Act, which would redirect $75 billion in unused Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds to save or create thousands of construction, teaching and public safety jobs.

For those hardest hit by the recession, the bill includes $79 billion in emergency relief to extend unemployment benefits and help with health benefits (COBRA) for those out of work.

Bill would complement U.S. diplomatic efforts:

WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson on Tuesday voted for H.R. 2194, the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, which passed the House of Representatives 412-12.

H.R. 2194 would tighten U.S. sanctions on Iran’s petroleum sector while leaving President Obama substantial leeway to shape sanctions such that they best complement overall U.S. diplomatic strategy.

Today, Rep. Hank Johnson introduced H. Res 950, which urges his House colleagues to support using unspent Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to create jobs.

“With unemployment in Atlanta and the nation stubbornly above 10 percent, we must do more to create jobs,” said Johnson. “Tapping unspent TARP funds can put people back to work by helping us break ground on more shovel-ready infrastructure projects, expand credit to small businesses and offer critical tax cuts.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Stressing the need to help get residents back to work, properly fund local schools, hospitals, transportation and infrastructure, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased to announce that an additional $7 million in federal funding is headed to the Fourth District.

The money is part of the year-end $447 billion omnibus House appropriations, which focuses on the economy, workers, small businesses and veterans. The Senate approved the spending plan Dec. 13, and it now goes to President Obama’s desk for his signature.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to restore accountability to our financial system and protect American consumers, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) amended the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 this week.

H.R. 4173, which passed the House on Friday, reforms regulation of the financial services industry to prevent future crises and protect investors and borrowers from abuse.

Today, Rep. Hank Johnson introduced H. Res 950, which urges his House colleagues to support using unspent Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to create jobs.

“With unemployment in Atlanta and the nation stubbornly above 10 percent, we must do more to create jobs,” said Johnson. “Tapping unspent TARP funds can put people back to work by helping us break ground on more shovel-ready infrastructure projects, expand credit to small businesses and offer critical tax cuts.”

El Johnson Resalta Que el Proyecto de Ley Reduce Costos y Reduce el Déficit:

Washington, D.C. — Hoy la Cámara de Representantes aprobó un proyecto de ley histórico que reforma el sistema de seguros médicos de nuestra nación, reduce el déficit y expande el acceso a cuidados médicos a costo accesible, y de calidad para casi todos los estadounidenses.