Congresswoman Johnson receives an “A” grade in the 2014 Drug Policy Reform Congressional Voter Guide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. – (Thursday, October 30, 2014) — Yesterday, “Drug Policy Action” gave Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson an “A” grade in their 2014 Drug Policy Reform Guide for her voting record on national drug reform. In recent years there has been a major shift in reforming many U.S. drug laws which have resulted in large numbers of minorities being incarcerated.

“I am honored to receive this grade,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I believe that major shifts in our nation’s drug policies are necessary to achieve fairness for all. Working toward consistent efforts in drug policy reform is in the best interest of our nation and these changes must occur at the state and federal level.”

The publication surveyed 243 members of Congress, among those surveyed only 49 received an “A” grade. “I encourage all of my colleagues who have been absent in the push for drug reform, to join me and others as we attempt to bring about sensible drug policies that will benefit all Americans” said Congresswoman Johnson.

Drug Policy Action is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization, which undertakes a wide range of activities including political advocacy permitted by 501(c)(4) organizations. Through these efforts, Drug Policy Action works to pass new drug laws and policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.