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117th Congress

March 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to impose new economic punishments for Russia's continued attacks on the people of Ukraine, as well as Belarus' support for Russia's unprovoked invasion. The Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act counters Russia's unconscionable actions and Belarus' complicity by suspending normal trade relations with both countries. This legislation will allow President Biden to raise tariffs on Russian and Belarusian goods, further isolating their economies and cutting off funds for Vladimir Putin's heinous war.


March 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On National Public Defenders Day, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), along with Sen. Jon Ossoff (GA), introduced the Access to Justice Act, which would establish a federal public defender's office in the Southern District of Georgia, the Eastern District of Kentucky, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Co-leading the legislation in the House is Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Northern Mariana Islands).


March 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson's (GA-04) bipartisan Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act (H.R. 963) that re-establishes everyday Americans' 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system, passed the House of Representatives with 222 votes.


March 17, 2022
Speeches

Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered the following opening statement for the hearing on: "Workplace Protections for Federal Judiciary Employees: Flaws in the Current System and the Need for Statutory Change."

Good morning, and welcome to today's hearing on "Workplace Protections for Federal Judiciary Employees: Flaws in the Current System and the Need for Statutory Change."

Issues: Justice & Court Reform

March 17, 2022

A bill from Georgia U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is slated for a vote on the House floor today and has the backing of the White House.

H.R. 963 would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts, which advocates say keep discrimination and harassment complaints from being made public through lawsuits or class actions.


March 17, 2022
e-Newsletters

Dear Friends,

I'm very happy to report that Congress approved, and the president will sign this week, a federal government funding bill for fiscal year 2022.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure

March 15, 2022

Speaking on a conference call that included Democratic Congressmen Hank Johnson of Georgia and Hakeem Jeffries of New York who are putting forward the Fair Act which would curtail closed arbitration, Flores said he was not confident justice would be served if his case is done behind closed doors as the Dolphins have requested.

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March 15, 2022

The Biden administration is falling short when it comes to its equity efforts in its media advertisement buys targeting the Black community. In fact, white-owned media companies targeting Black audiences are receiving federal dollars at exponentially higher rates than Black-owned media.

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March 15, 2022

Rep. Hank Johnson Leads Letter With Reps. Holmes Norton, Barbara Lee and Val Demings to Administration To Address: Major Failings of Federal Departments & Agencies to Do Business With Black-owned Media & Advertising Firms.