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March 15, 2019

Congressman Scores 100% – No. 1 in GA Delegation – Highest Lifetime Score of 96%

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he earned a 100 percent from The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) on their 2018 National Environmental Scorecard, which tallies the performance of every member of Congress every year on key environmental votes.

Issues: Environment

March 13, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined nearly 240 other Members of Congress in proudly introducing the Equality Act of 2019. This historic legislation says, unequivocally, that LGBTQ Americans deserve the full protections guaranteed by the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Equality Act extends anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Americans with regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations.


March 13, 2019
Congressman seeks to reform Pentagon's 1033 Program that gives military-grade weapons to local law enforcement departments for free
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) re-introduced the bipartisan Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2019 – H.R.

March 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined fellow Members of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 to protect our nation's Dreamers, as well as our Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, allowing them to contribute fully to Georgia's communities and our country while providing a pathway to citizenship.


March 5, 2019

On March 1, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) joined health officials, teachers and parents from across DeKalb County to honor talented elementary school students who competed in the 14th Annual Dental Quiz Bowl Competition.

Hosted at the DeKalb County Board of Health's Winn Way office, the competition was a day full of celebrating the importance of oral health with giveaways for all students who competed and additional grab bags, awards and medals for the winners.

Congressman Johnson served as the keynote speaker of the program.


March 4, 2019

On March 1, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) celebrated the winners of his fourth-annual Congressional App Challenge at Rockdale Magnet School of Science and Technology in Conyers.

Issues: Education

March 1, 2019

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Tomorrow, we commemorate the death of renowned Honduran indigenous leader and environmental activist Berta Cáceres.

February 28, 2019

Sen. Blumenthal introduces Senate companion; Bills would remedy Supreme Court ruling, Restore consumers' rights to justice through courts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the FAIR Act: The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, which would increase Americans' rights to seek justice and accountability through the court system.


February 15, 2019
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Every February, millions of Americans come together to highlight the achievements and talents of African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. That's why I am pleased to reintroduce a resolution recognizing the International Decade for People of African Descent. For more, click HERE.


February 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Valentine's Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a love letter to people of color throughout the world by reintroducing a resolution to designate the ten years between January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent."