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April 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. urging him to issue an executive order to de-militarize law enforcement agencies across the country.

Congressman Johnson, sponsor of the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act (SMLEA) since 2014, said a well-executed executive order that reflects the language of his bill would be: "a reasonable step towards demilitarizing our police forces while preserving the safety of our communities."


April 6, 2021

DECATUR, GA — On Wednesday, April 7, 3p.m., Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding an American Rescue Plan (ARP) "Teach-In" event to highlight the life-saving resources contained in the new law. The virtual event will help people understand how they can benefit from the various provisions of the bill by connecting constituents with resources under the plan.

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April 5, 2021
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April 1, 2021

COVINGTON, Ga. — Newton County School System's superintendent was among 11 women U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, was to honor today with "Trailblazer" awards in recognition of their pioneering careers and service to the greater community.

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Issues: Education

April 1, 2021

DECATUR, GA — On Wednesday, April 7, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is holding a virtual "Teach-In" event to lift up the life-saving resources contained in the American Rescue Plan. The Teach-In will help people understand how they can benefit from the various provisions of the bill – connecting constituents with resources.


March 27, 2021

DECATUR, GA — On Monday, March 29, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) presented 11 women in Georgia's Fourth District with "Trailblazer" awards in recognition of their pioneering careers and service to the greater community.

All the honorees in recognition of Women's History Month were first in their fields of endeavor. The virtual event was presented on Zoom and Live on the Congressman's Facebook page. To watch, click HERE.


March 25, 2021
The Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing that explored the benefits of a diverse judiciary that reflects the composition of American society and the current status of the diversity of the federal judiciary, including consideration of diversity of judges' demographics, education, and professional backgrounds.
Watch here: https://judiciary.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=4486
Panel I
  • The Honorable Carlton W.

March 24, 2021

Virtual conversation featuring Congresswomen Chu and Meng, state reps & community and stakeholder groups

DECATUR, GA — On Saturday, March 27 at 10 AM, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) HELD a Conversation on Discrimination and Violence Against Asian Americans (AAPI), featuring colleagues Rep. Judy Chu of California and Rep. Grace Meng of New York.

| WATCH EVENT HERE ON YOUTUBE | WATCH ON FACEBOOK |


March 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) this week marked the 11th anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) by highlighting transformative health care savings for hard-working Georgians thanks to the Biden American Rescue Plan. The plan builds on the ACA's critical benefits by lowering the cost of coverage and expanding eligibility for federal subsidies to millions of Americans.

Issues: Health Care