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July 29, 2021

Sens. Hirono, Whitehouse, Murray, Durbin introduce in Senate

Legislation would protect workers, whistleblowers, create workplace misconduct prevention programs, investigate complaints and hold the powerful accountable


July 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that four venues in his district will receive more than $542,000 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG).

The four venues receiving funds are:

• A.R.T. Station in Stone Mountain: $61,609

• Onstage Atlanta in Scottdale: $84,521

• J.D. Entertainment, LLC in Covington: $391,798


July 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Sen. Chris Murphy (CT) on Wednesday introduced the Supreme Court Ethics Act requiring the Judicial Conference of the United States to create a code of ethical conduct for the Supreme Court of the United States.


July 27, 2021
Editorials

Since Christopher Columbus first disembarked on the island of Cuba in the 15th century and brought infectious disease on an unsuspecting population — rendering indigenous people feverish and lifeless — foreigners have dictated Cuba's destiny. The cornerstone of their approach has been remarkably consistent.

Issues: Immigration Justice & Court Reform

July 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) defended consumers and businesses victimized by scams and fraud by voting for H.R. 2668, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act. This legislation restores the authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take lawbreakers to court and recover stolen funds for victims of scam, fraud and other illegal activities.


July 20, 2021

ATLANTA, GA—For the July 14 national roll-out of the Child Tax Credit, Congressman Hank Johnson teamed up with local non-profit, Our House, United Way and the IRS to encourage families to be on the lookout for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child from now through December.


July 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced he secured $4,929,000 for eight community-funded projects in the 2022 Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (LHHS) and the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bills.


July 19, 2021

ATLANTA, GA—For the July 14 national roll-out of the Child Tax Credit, Rep. Johnson teamed up with local non-profit Our House, the United Way and the IRS to encourage families to be on the lookout for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child from now through December.


July 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, unveiled the list of five projects included in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act.