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June 17, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Hank Johnson has proudly co-sponsored H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act.


June 15, 2020

Congressmen introduce Bivens Bill That Would Allow Citizens Recover Damages for Constitutional Violations by Federal Law Enforcement Officials


June 11, 2020

As President Donald Trump pushes for more military equipment to be rolled out to confront protesters, we need to do everything in our power to stop this before it changes the character of our country forever.


June 10, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability on June 10, Rep.


June 9, 2020

Some of the initiatives found in congressional Democrats' new policing bill are proposals U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson authored years ago.

The recent willingness by Democrats, potentially some Republicans and members of the public to embrace sweeping changes in how law enforcement officers do their jobs came, in part, because of the graphic video of George Floyd's final moments.


June 8, 2020
Congressman's call to de-militarize police, hold officers more accountable wrapped into the most comprehensive police reform legislative package in nation's history
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June 4, 2020
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June 3, 2020

"Things have gotten worse since Rodney King and it's clear that the William P. Barr ‘let's ignore reality and get tough on protesters' approach is the wrong way to go. It was wrong then and it's wrong now," Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) told Power Up. "He is an individual who has shown such blatant disregard for the law and the Constitution.


June 3, 2020

Lawmakers eye NDAA to limit military gear transfers to police

Pentagon has transferred $6 billion worth of surplus equipment to local law enforcement departments

The program, which is run through the Defense Logisti


June 1, 2020

For Immediate Release

June 1, 2020

Contact: Joshua Smith, 678-699-4617

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that his 2020 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school, is officially open.

Issues: Education