Press Releases
- November 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson urges investigation into discrimination against unemployed
Congressman responds to reports of job ads that read: ‘no unemployed candidates need apply’ WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) sent a letter to ...More
- November 10, 2010
Congressman Johnson: The debt we owe veterans is 'immeasurable'
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson, GA-04, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, which will be celebrated tomorrow:We must all be committed ...More
- November 10, 2010
SBA Expands Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Vets
Announces Two New Programs for Women Vets, Guard, Reservists and Families: WASHINGTON – With thousands of service men and women returning from wars in Iraq and ...More
- October 26, 2010
Rep. Johnson announces rail funds for Georgia
Congressman: $4.1 million to help for Atlanta-Charlotte high-speed line ATLANTA -- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that $4.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation ...More
- October 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson: 'It's a new day' in Atlanta
Congressman applauds $47 million federal grant for Atlanta Streetcar project ATLANTA -- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) declared it a 'new day' in Atlanta after U.S. ...More
- October 18, 2010
Johnson, Conyers applaud DOJ's push to stop Blue Cross Blue Shield from monopolizing health insurance
(WASHINGTON) — House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), and the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, ...More
- September 29, 2010
House passes Rep. Johnson's neglected infections of poverty bill
Researchers: Rep. Johnson giving ‘a voice to people who have none’WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced his bipartisan bill to address a ...More
- September 28, 2010
Rep. Johnson offers House recognition for Lilburn at centennial birthday bash
LILBURN, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was pleased Saturday, Sept. 25 to take part in Lilburn’s centennial birthday celebration and Greenway Trail ribbon cutting ...More
- September 27, 2010
Congressman Johnson congratulates STAND on Federal award for HIV testing services
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today visited and congratulated STAND Inc. [Standing to Achieve New Directions] for receiving a $300,000 annual grant from ...More
- September 24, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the Justice Department's antitrust settlement with six prominent high-tech companies today
“As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, I applaud Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney and the Antitrust Division of the ...More
- September 23, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to boost lending, tax cuts to small businesses
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to spur economic growth and create 500,000 new jobs by encouraging the development of American small ...More
- September 23, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Patient Bill of Rights provisions take effect Sept. 23
Cautions that insurance companies are still attempting to put ‘profits over people’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) praised the key provisions of the ...More
- September 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson announces retroactive pay deadline for soldiers affected by stop loss
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) echoed President Obama’s announcement that service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq ...More
- September 16, 2010
Rep. Johnson explores antitrust law in digital marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, today presided over a hearing focused on ...More
- September 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to boost U.S. manufacturing industry, create jobs
“Make it in America” strategy to help put Americans back to work WASHINGTON, D.C. – With middle-class Georgians and small businesses back home in mind, Rep. ...More
- September 10, 2010
Rep. Hank Johnson's (GA-04) statement on the ninth anniversary of September 11
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today on the ninth anniversary of September 11:“Today is a day of deep ...More
- September 10, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $7 million-plus headed to DeKalb, Gwinnett for Neighborhood Stabilization
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased to announce that more than $7 million in Neighborhood Stabilization grants from the Department of Housing ...More
- August 30, 2010
VA expands aid to Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
VA Health Care and Benefits Provided for Many Vietnam Veterans WASHINGTON – Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an ...More
- August 27, 2010
Rep. Johnson honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 47th anniversary of his famous "I Have A Dream" speech
LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement to honor the memory and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on ...More
- August 26, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on Georgia receiving Race to the Top funds
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today on Georgia being awarded $400 million in Race to the Top funds to ...More
- August 25, 2010
Fourth District Veterans' Update
Upcoming Events-- VA CHALENG 2010. Friday, September 17, 9:00-12:00 at Atlanta VA Medical Center, Pete Wheeler Auditorium. Registration begins at 8:30. Valet parking available. Points of ...More
- August 19, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $2.2 million headed to District transportation projects
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased today to announce that he helped secure more than $2 million for area transportation projects, including ...More
- August 17, 2010
House chairman tours Atlanta-area transportation projects with Rep. Johnson
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) played host to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar (MN-08) on August 16, showing the Chairman ...More
- August 12, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $700,000 headed to Rockdale schools
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is pleased today to announce that he secured $700,000 for Rockdale County schools from the Department of Education.Congressman ...More
- August 10, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to save thousands of teaching, state jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today voted for the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, which will save or create more than 300,000 ...More
- July 31, 2010
Rep. Johnson co-hosts 'Help for Homeowners' event
ATLANTA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) is co-hosted a two-day community event on July 30 and 31 with Reps. John Lewis and David Scott to ...More
- July 30, 2010
Rep. Johnson proposes bill to deal with neglected infections of poverty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced a bipartisan bill to address a growing problem of parasitic diseases – mostly in poor, minority ...More
- July 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to extend unemployment benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted to extend unemployment benefits to millions of Americans, including thousands of Georgians and Fourth District residents.The ...More
- July 21, 2010
Rep. Johnson: President Obama signs bill to rein in Wall Street, protect consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) applauded as President Obama signed historic legislation to change the way Wall Street and the big banks ...More
- July 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson urges more water infrastructure investment for Georgia, district
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his testimony today before the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) ...More
- July 10, 2010
Rep. Johnson touts Recovery Act, holds third job fair
CONYERS, GA – More than 300 Fourth District residents attended Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) and Rockdale County’s job fair in Conyers on July 9 at ...More
- July 7, 2010
Rep. Johnson to open Conyers office for constituent services
CONYERS, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today he will open a Conyers office for constituent services on Tuesday, July 13.The office is located ...More
- July 1, 2010
HEALTH REFORM HAPPENING NOW:
Today, HHS announced the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that will offer coverage to uninsured Americans who have been unable to ...More
- June 30, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to hold big banks, Wall Street accountable
‘Consumer Protection Agency’ to protect families, small businesses: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson today voted to protect consumers by reining in Wall Street and big ...More
- June 24, 2010
Rep. Johnson blasts Republican protection of BP, corporate political influence
House Republicans unsuccessfully fight effort to reduce corporate, foreign influence in U.S. elections: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson voted for the DISCLOSE Act, a ...More
- June 18, 2010
Congressman Hank Johnson: 111th Congress Greatest Hits
This document is a summation – a one-stop shop – to let readers know who Congressman Hank Johnson is, what legislation he has proposed, influenced and ...More
- June 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to create jobs, help small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today voted for legislation that will leverage $300 billion in lending for small businesses and create hundreds of ...More
- June 9, 2010
Checks on way to Medicare recipients for 'donut hole'
Rep. Johnson warns seniors of scams, fraud: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today announced that starting tomorrow, Medicare will begin mailing out to tens ...More
- May 25, 2010
Rep. Johnson meets with MARTA GM/CEO on transit tour
Congressman rides bus, train from Lithonia to Decatur with Dr. Beverly Scott DECATUR, GA – As the newest member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure ...More
- May 18, 2010
Rep. Johnson proposes strict gun law for airports nationwide
Congressman introduces ‘common sense’ bill to protect traveling public WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to make airports around the nation safer for the general public and ...More
- May 12, 2010
Rep. Johnson: 'Arts alive and well in the Fourth District'
Congressman Johnson applauds students’ efforts, awards college scholarships:LITHONIA, GA –Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced the winners of his 2010 Congressional Arts Competition and awarded four ...More
- May 6, 2010
Rep. Johnson secures seat on powerful House Transportation Committee
Congressman Johnson only Democrat from Georgia on influential Transportation & Infrastructure Committee: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ...More
- May 4, 2010
Congressman Johnson to hold open house
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) cordially invites you to his Open House on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in his Washington, D.C. office at ...More
- May 4, 2010
Rep. Johnson to closely scrutinize airline mega-merger
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, today called for careful scrutiny of the proposed ...More
- April 30, 2010
More than 500 residents attend Rep. Johnson's career expo
‘Jobs are the No. 1 priority in our community’: NORCROSS, GA – More than 500 residents particpated in Rep. Hank Johnson's (D-GA) second job fair ...More
- April 29, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to block personal pay increase
Congressman also moves to save taxpayers billions of dollars by cutting government waste: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted today against giving himself an ...More
- April 26, 2010
Hank invites students to Academy Day
TUCKER, GA. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, invites all Fourth District students interested in the Service ...More
- April 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson's offices honored with green award
Congressman marks American progress on 40th annual Earth Day:WASHINGTON – On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Rep. Hank Johnson announced that his District and ...More
- April 21, 2010
Rep. Johnson introduces legislation to limit court fees
Legislation – spurred by ‘Snyder case’ – would strengthen democracy, fair access to courts: Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District and serves as ...More
- April 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson marks equal pay day, but 'more needs to be done'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the country marks Equal Pay Day on April 20, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) says that more must be done to close ...More
- April 16, 2010
Rep. Johnson names Atlanta attorney to judicial review committee
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, has named Atlanta attorney Martin D. Chitwood to the ...More
- April 15, 2010
On tax day, Rep. Johnson underscores cuts for Georgia's families, businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) urged Georgians to take advantage of the 25 different tax cuts in the Recovery Act – part ...More
- April 13, 2010
Rep. Johnson: It's not too late to return your Census form
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, today urged residents to mail their 2010 Census forms ...More
- March 30, 2010
Rep. Johnson: It's Census Day -- Have you returned your form?
Congressman to mail in his census at Wesley Chapel Post Office: LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA), who represents parts of DeKalb, Rockdale and ...More
- March 26, 2010
Rep. Johnson returns office budget funds to Treasury
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson’s (D-GA) today announced that he has returned $55,000 to the United States Treasury to help pay down the federal ...More
- March 24, 2010
Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2010 Congressional Arts Competition
LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) looks forward to hosting this year’s 2010 Congressional Arts Competition, an annual event displaying the community’s finest artistic talent.Eligible ...More
- March 22, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the passage of health care reform
Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia's Fourth Congressional District and serves in the House leadership as Regional Whip for the Southeast, issued the following statement ...More
- March 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson: 'We must address the jobs crisis'
Congressman urges colleagues to sign his letter ensuring disadvantaged businesses participate in Recovery: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) participated in a Congressional Black Caucus ...More
- March 12, 2010
Rep. Johnson meets with Pres. Obama at White House to discuss jobs
Congressman joins CBC colleagues at White House, urges focus on 'chronically unemployed': WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Johnson and Congressional Black Caucus colleagues joined President Obama ...More
- March 11, 2010
Rep. Johnson on 2010 Census: 'We must count everyone'
Congressman warns residents of fake Census scams:Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson urged fellow residents of the Fourth District and all Georgians to fill out ...More
- March 9, 2010
Congressman Johnson: Recovery Act transit funds crucial for Georgia
$12.2 million in federal stimulus money announced for state transit; $2.2 million for MARTA to help Atlanta metro system fill widening budget gap: WASHINGTON, D.C. ...More
- March 3, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the 2011 budget proposal
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) testified before a House Budget Committee hearing. Jobs, economy, foreclosure prevention, public safety, transportation top concerns for Johnson“I strongly ...More
- March 2, 2010
Hank joins Pres. Obama on Georgia jobs tour
Presidential address at Savannah Technical College to highlight job creation in Georgia: SAVANNAH – Congressman Hank Johnson flew aboard Air Force One this morning to ...More
- February 25, 2010
Rep. Johnson votes to repeal insurance industry's antitrust exemption
As Chairman of Competition Policy Subcommittee, Rep. Johnson influenced development of new policy: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today voted in favor of the ...More
- February 23, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on President Obama's health insurance reform proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s health insurance reform proposal, which was released this ...More
- February 22, 2010
Johnson praises implementation of CARD Act
Legislation goes into effect today, enacts unprecedented consumer protection: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced landmark reforms to the credit card industry will go ...More
- February 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson to tour solar cell manufacturer Suniva
Norcross clean energy company hiring with stimulus funds: LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) will tour solar cell manufacturer Suniva’s Norcross facility on Thursday, Feb. ...More
- February 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Recovery funds headed to DeKalb Tech for job training
LITHONIA, GA – Congressman Johnson and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced today another job training grant for the Fourth District authorized by the American Recovery ...More
- February 6, 2010
Rep. Johnson backs jobs-boosting bill
Congressman pushes ‘Put America Back to Work’ legislation: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Focused on creating jobs and revitalizing distressed communities, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today cosponsored the ...More
- February 5, 2010
Rep. Johnson honors life, sacrifice of Medgar Evers
To kick off Black History Month, Congressman congratulates U.S. Navy for naming a supply ship after civil rights leader:WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson’s (D-GA) ...More
- February 3, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Citizens United ruling sets dangerous precedent
Congressman: ‘Corporations are not citizens’ when it comes to elections: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition ...More
- February 3, 2010
Rep. Johnson commends progress on 1-year anniversary of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
LITHONIA, GA – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) commended the progress achieved in the first year of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. ...More
- February 1, 2010
Rep. Johnson: Expedite Haitian immigrants with family in U.S.
19 colleagues join Congressman in call for humanitarian policy: WASHINGTON – On Friday morning, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) urged Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to allow ...More
- January 27, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on the State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) issued the following statement following President Obama’s first State of the Union Address on Jan. 27, 2010.“I’m pleased ...More
- January 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson: $1 million in 'Pathways Out of Poverty' grants headed to District
Recovery Act funding to help residents land green jobs: WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) is pleased to announce that Goodwill Industries will partner with ...More
- January 20, 2010
Rep. Johnson to hold hearing on implications of American Needle v. NFL
Supreme Court decision could affect antitrust, competitive policies: WASHINGTON – House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy Chairman Hank Johnson (D-GA) will hold a ...More
- January 17, 2010
Rep. Johnson honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Congressman attends ceremony at historic Ebenezer Church, parade in Stone Mountain: LITHONIA – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) honored the memory and legacy of The Rev. ...More
- January 15, 2010
Rep. Johnson's statement on Haiti
WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) released the following statement regarding a magnitude 7.0 earthquake (on the Richter scale) that occurred in Haiti on ...More
- January 11, 2010
Rep. Johnson receives A+ on environment
Environment America awards 100 percent rating for consistent green voting record - Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) was awarded a 100 percent score by Environment America, a ...More
- December 16, 2009
House agrees with Rep. Johnson: Use TARP funds to create jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Rep. Hank Johnson’s (GA-04) lead, the House on Dec. 16 passed the Jobs for Main Street Act, which would redirect $75 ...More
- December 15, 2009
Rep. Johnson co-authors, supports Iran sanction bill
Bill would complement U.S. diplomatic efforts: WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson on Tuesday voted for H.R. 2194, the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, which passed ...More
- December 14, 2009
Rep. Johnson introduces job creation measure
Today, Rep. Hank Johnson introduced H. Res 950, which urges his House colleagues to support using unspent Troubled Asset Relief Program funds to create jobs.“With ...More
- December 11, 2009
Rep. Johnson amends financial reform legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seeking to restore accountability to our financial system and protect American consumers, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) amended the Wall Street Reform and ...More
- November 24, 2009
Rep. Johnson honors local choir director
Floor speech, proclamation recognize Sharp’s 45 years of service: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) honored one of the Fourth District’s most prominent daughters ...More
- November 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes in favor of 'historic' House health care plan
Congressman commends bill for lowering costs, reducing deficit: WASHINGTON, D.C. – A longtime supporter of making health care more accessible and affordable for the American ...More
- November 4, 2009
Veterans Day in the Fourth District
Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Below are all the parades, observances and ceremonies being held in the Fourth District:Saturday, Nov. 7 – The Georgia Veterans ...More
- November 3, 2009
Hank: Bill to protect innocent Americans from execution
WASHINGTON – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), along with Constitution Subcommittee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers [D-MI], Crime Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Scott ...More
- October 29, 2009
Rep. Johnson: House health care reform bill 'urgently needed'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), concerned that many of his constituents lack access to affordable, quality health care, today announced his support of ...More
- October 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson: $82M in Recovery funds flow into Fourth District
Concerned many Fourth District residents are still struggling in a tough economy and that Georgia unemployment numbers continue to slightly rise, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) ...More
- October 22, 2009
Rep. Johnson: Reform PATRIOT Act, Fight Terrorism While Protecting Civil Liberties
Bill would reauthorize Act, but curb excessive threats to civil liberties: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, is ...More
- October 13, 2009
Rep. Johnson offers legislation to cap out-of-pocket drug costs
Bill to save people with serious illnesses thousands in drug costsWASHINGTON – Tuesday, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act ...More
- October 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson to hold Service Academy Info Expo for Fourth District students
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) will hold his 2009 Service Academy Info Expo Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Maloof Auditorium in downtown Decatur from 4 to ...More
- October 2, 2009
Rep. Johnson tours Fourth District flood relief centers, visits survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andy Phelan, Communications DirectorLITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) visited with flood survivors and thanked federal, state and local ...More
- September 30, 2009
Rep. Johnson introduces Iran nuclear resolution
Bipartisan resoluton calls for international inspections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andy Phelan, Communications Director WASHINGTON – Congressman Hank Johnson today introduced a resolution demanding that Iran disclose and ...More
- September 28, 2009
Rep. Johnson pleased federal response to historic flooding so swift
Timely declaration will provide much-needed funds for DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett countiesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andy Phelan, Communications Director DECATUR – On the heels of the announcement ...More
- September 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson supports resolution expressing condolences to flood victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Andy Phelan, Communications DirectorWASHINGTON – In the wake of some of the worst storms and flooding in recent memory, Rep. Hank Johnson ...More
- July 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson highlights Arbitration Fairness Act at Oversight hearing
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) appeared today at the House Subcommittee on Domestic Policy hearing to explain his Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009.The subcommittee – part ...More
- June 12, 2009
Awareness of Fairness: Time to Pay the Piper
Some radio stations are using the airwaves to conduct a smear campaign against Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) and other members of Congress, who recently voted ...More
- April 27, 2009
Rep. Johnson pleased to take part in Arbitration Fairness Day
David Kurth of Burlington, Wis., was also denied the ability to sue after his father died as a result of alleged poor care he received ...More
- April 27, 2009
Rep. Johnson selected recipient of ACCG's Shackelford Service Award
The Wayne Shackelford Excellence in Public Service Award recognizes a former county official who also has served or is serving the citizens of Georgia in ...More
- April 23, 2009
Rep. Johnson sponsors Act to streamline, simplify courts
HR 1626 passed by a voice vote in the House on April 22.Judges and attorneys have been complaining for years that the unclear and confusing ...More
- April 22, 2009
Rep. Johnson celebrates Earth Day green style
The first bill authorizes EPA to award grants to reduce the environmental impact of discarded electronic devices and promote the recycling of these devices. The second ...More
- April 14, 2009
Rep. Johnson announces Congressional Student Awards in art, service academy nominations
On Saturday, April 18 at the Porter Sanford Center for the Performing Arts from 4 to 7 p.m., Rep. Johnson will present certificates of Congressional ...More
- April 8, 2009
Rep. Johnson to hold pre-foreclosure town hall
| Watch Hank talk about the town hall |By bringing lenders and struggling homeowners to the same table, Johnson said he hopes to stem the ...More
- April 7, 2009
Rep. Johnson’s statement on the F-22 Raptor fighter program
Although the potential loss of jobs is important to Johnson, he said the fighters’ strategic importance in America’s defensive arsenal trumps all other concerns. “Contrary to ...More
- April 3, 2009
Rep. Johnson proposes TIRE Act to curb pollution, oil dependence
Designed to motivate companies through tax incentives to use truck tires with recycled rubber, the Act [HR 1888] aims to curb the number of tires ...More
- April 2, 2009
Rep. Johnson pleased workers to receive boost in paychecks
The tax cuts -- $400 to individuals making less than $75,000 and $800 to married couples making less than $150,000 per year -- will begin ...More
- April 2, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes to pass broad economic plan for growth
Unlike the Bush Administration, which inherited a $5.6 trillion surplus in 2001, the Obama Administration inherited a deficit of more than $1.2 trillion in 2009 ...More
- March 26, 2009
Rep. Johnson's statement on Guantanamo Bay
“Guantanamo is a symbol of everything we did wrong,” said Johnson, a former criminal defense attorney. “It’s an ugly reminder of the fact that our ...More
- March 19, 2009
Statement by Rep. Johnson on taxing AIG, other bonuses
The legislation passed the House by a vote of 328-93, drawing support from 85 Republicans.Johnson, who voted against TARP but voted for HR 1586, was ...More
- March 18, 2009
Hank on A.I.G. bonuses
But it's symbolic of the very excesses that put us in this financial mess in the first place. To reward the executives who caused such ...More
- March 17, 2009
Rep. Johnson explores antitrust law's possible role in financial crisis
In particular, Johnson and his colleagues investigated consolidation of the banking industry and the vast amount of public money used to stabilize banks and other ...More
- March 13, 2009
Rep. Johnson's office offers IRS Workshop
Officials of the IRS will be on-hand to answer questions and process individual tax returns.Participants will learn about earned income tax credits, determine their filing ...More
- March 5, 2009
Congressman Johnson encouraged by mortgage bankruptcy compromise
If passed by the Senate and signed into law – H.R. 1106 – Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009 would empower judges to ...More
- March 5, 2009
Rep. Johnson: Transit funds headed to Georgia
The money – which was released by the Federal Transit Administration – is part of what is expected to be more than $1 billion the ...More
- March 2, 2009
Congressman to discuss Recovery plan at community breakfast
It comes on the heels of Johnson’s first telephone town hall meeting held Feb. 24 from his office in Washington, D.C., in which he reached ...More
- March 1, 2009
Johnson endorses Consumer Protection Week
NCPW 2009 – Nuts and Bolts: Tools for Today’s Economy – highlights consumer education efforts across the nation and the state. Information can help people ...More
- February 26, 2009
Johnson oversees hearing on Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger
Among other things, the hearing focused on the proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which could combine the nation’s biggest concert promoter with the ...More
- February 24, 2009
Statement by Rep. Hank Johnson on the President's State of the Nation Address
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- February 13, 2009
Rep. Johnson votes for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
“The package, which is a balance of tax cuts and investments, is an effort to help lift our sagging economy and put people back to ...More
- February 12, 2009
Rep. Johnson seeks to strengthen consumer, employee rights
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- February 4, 2009
Congressman Johnson Votes to Expand State Children's Health Insurance
President Barack Obama signed the bill into law this afternoon.H.R. 2 will provide an additional $32.8 billion over four and a half years for the ...More
- January 29, 2009
Congressman Johnson to attend community health expo
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- January 28, 2009
Rep. Hank Johnson: GA needs recovery, reinvestment plan
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- January 27, 2009
Rep. Johnson supports Recovery and Reinvestment Plan
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- January 23, 2009
Rep. Hank Johnson Selected Chair of Judiciary Subcommittee
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