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May 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson's (GA-04) made the following opening statement in support of his bill – H.R.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

May 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 11, Congressman Hank Johnson's (GA-04) bill – H.R. 7647, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act – will be marked up in the House Judiciary Committee.

It's one of four bills that will be taken up by the Committee for consideration to move to the full House for a vote.


May 4, 2022
e-Newsletters

Good morning District Officials & Nonprofit Organizations,

Issues: Economy and Jobs

May 3, 2022

ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, released this statement on media reports of a leaked draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v.


April 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 30 as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.

H. Res. 1072 has the support of 13 other members in the House. Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) introduced the Senate companion resolution – S. Res. 602.


April 28, 2022

Democratic lawmakers who had urged protections for people fleeing Cameroon said the designation would offer relief to immigrants treated unfairly during the Trump administration.

Issues: Immigration

April 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, April 27, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) will be chairing the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet hearing titled: "Building Confidence in the Supreme Court Through Ethics and Recusal Reforms."


April 27, 2022
Speeches

2141 Rayburn House Office Building

Good afternoon and welcome. We are here today to consider a question that goes to the heart of our democracy: Should the United States Supreme Court, the highest court in our nation and one of the most powerful judicial bodies in the world, abide by a uniform and binding set of ethics rules?

Issues: Justice & Court Reform