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117th Congress

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.

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Issues: Health Care

July 9, 2021

DECATUR, GA—Today Rep. Johnson applauded the launch of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) application period and urged local schools and libraries to apply for funding to help students, teachers, and library patrons get the tools they need to connect to the Internet from home.

The Emergency Connectivity Fund is an innovative new program that provides funding for schools and libraries for equipment and services their communities need for remote learning.

Issues: Education

July 9, 2021

DECATUR, GA—Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, announced today that he is competing in this year's Member Online All-Star Competition, which challenges House Democratic Members and Committee Majorities to boost their followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube over a three-week period.


July 6, 2021

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

"This investment will help our local Head Start programs continue preparing Georgia kids for success and help parents get back to work growing our economy knowing their kids are safe and cared for," said Rep. Johnson.

Issues: Education

July 1, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that he has hired Khaula Kaiser as his new legislative director.

July 1, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted in favor of the INVEST in America Act (Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America) H.R. 3684 that passed the House of Representatives 221-201.
Five Fourth District transportation projects that Rep.

July 1, 2021

DECATUR, GA — Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, announced more than $6 million for local Head Start programs today. Rep. Johnson helped secure the grant funding as part of the American Rescue Plan.

"This investment will help our local Head Start programs continue preparing Georgia kids for success and help parents get back to work growing our economy knowing their kids are safe and cared for," said Rep. Johnson.

CDI Head Start/Dekalb and Rockdale Counties – $263,230

Issues: Education