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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.


July 13, 2021

DECATUR, GA — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04 announced more than $6 million for local Head Start programs. Johnson helped secure the grant funding as part of the American Rescue Plan.

Issues: Education

July 13, 2021

This week, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, held a hearing titled, "The Importance of a Diverse Federal Judiciary, Part 2: The Selection and Confirmation Process."


July 12, 2021
Editorials

Bipartisanship is one matter — supermajority rule is another. In the public discourse centered on filibuster reform, the two are commonly conflated. But they are distinct phenomena.

Issues: Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy

July 12, 2021

STONECREST, GA –Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) hosted a free vaccination event on Saturday (June 26) in conjunction with the White House and DeKalb Board of Health at the First-Class Barbershop at the Centre at Panola.

More than 20 people – many of them 12 to17 years old – received either their first or second vaccination at the event.

Issues: Health Care