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August 2, 2022

A new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to address an issue of growing concern for music artists, particularly those in the hip-hop genre.


August 2, 2022

A group of House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would place term limits on current and new Supreme Court justices.


August 2, 2022

Decatur, GA — U.S. Reps. Hank Johnson (GA-4) and Nikema Williams (GA-5) have announced community projects that were included in the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill, which is Congress' annual spending plan.


August 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to restore legitimacy and independence to the nation's highest court, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act. The legislation would establish term limits for Supreme Court justices while preserving constitutional protections for judicial independence in decision making.


August 2, 2022

"Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech"

Congressmen Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) have introduced the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act) to protect artists from the wrongful use of their lyrics against them in criminal and civil proceedings.


August 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for historic legislation that will reinstate the assault weapons ban, a key action to ensure safer communities for Georgians by preventing gun violence and keeping weapons of war off our streets. He previously voted the bill out of Judiciary Committee earlier in July to help get the bill to the House floor for a full vote.


July 28, 2022

50% of funds must go to HBCUs, tribal and minority serving institutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted for historic, bipartisan legislation to strengthen Georgia families' financial future, boost America's research advantage and safeguard our economic and national security for generations to come.


July 27, 2022

"Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech."