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I'm very happy to report that Congress approved, and the president will sign this week, a federal government funding bill for fiscal year 2022.
Speaking on a conference call that included Democratic Congressmen Hank Johnson of Georgia and Hakeem Jeffries of New York who are putting forward the Fair Act which would curtail closed arbitration, Flores said he was not confident justice would be served if his case is done behind closed doors as the Dolphins have requested.
The Biden administration is falling short when it comes to its equity efforts in its media advertisement buys targeting the Black community. In fact, white-owned media companies targeting Black audiences are receiving federal dollars at exponentially higher rates than Black-owned media.
Rep. Hank Johnson Leads Letter With Reps. Holmes Norton, Barbara Lee and Val Demings to Administration To Address: Major Failings of Federal Departments & Agencies to Do Business With Black-owned Media & Advertising Firms.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden today was expected to sign into law legislation that includes $1.7 million for two Newton County recreational and environmental projects, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson announced.
The projects are included in the appropriations government funding package and respond directly to "some of the most pressing needs" in Georgia's 4th Congressional District that includes part of Newton County,, said Johnson, D-Stonecrest.
Newton County projects in the funding bill include:
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson saw eight projects that he championed receive funding that totaled about $5 million.
"Ensuring that constituents in Georgia's Fourth District have the resources we need to make our community healthier, safer, stronger, and even more resilient is my number one priority," the Lithonia Democrat said in a statement. "These investments support underserved areas and foster economic development, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community."
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered the following speech before the Rules Committee on his legislation the FAIR Act -- the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act -- H.R. 963 on March 15, 2022:
WASHINGTON, D.C. —President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law government funding legislation that includes eight community projects secured by Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04). The projects, which total nearly $5 million and are included in the appropriations government funding package, respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Georgia's Fourth District.
Congressman Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA-04) is encouraging 9th – 12th grade high school students, living or attending high school in the district, to submit their art creations as part of this year's Congressional Art Competition.
"Art can have so many interpretations and cross so many boundaries, while still bringing folks together. This annual competition allows our students to share a piece of their lives with us through their works," said Johnson. "Whether it be a message of protest or one of strictly fun and pleasantries; I look forward to what our students will put forth."