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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Representing the 30th District of TEXAS

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Dec 1, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—(December 1, 2014)—Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the followings statement in honor of World Aids Day:

Nov 25, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—(November 25th, 2014) – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in response to the Ferguson Grand Jury’s Decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the death of unarmed teenager, Michael Brown: 

Oct 2, 2014 Press Release

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[DALLAS, TX] – Today, Congresswoman Johnson joined millions of Americans in marking October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   The country has recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month since 1987.

Sep 26, 2014 In The News

[Washington, DC]—On Friday September 26th, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson served as the Honorary Host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Science and Technology Brain Trust during the 2014 Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C.

Sep 25, 2014 In The News

[Washington, DC]—On Thursday, September 25th, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson served as the Honorary Host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2014 Annual Legislative Conference titled “From Trauma to Wellness: Building the Movement for Emotional Healing, Mental Health, and Well-Being in the Black Community.”

Nearly 300 guests attended the forum. The two-part panel centered on discussions of the origins and residual impact of mental health disparities within African American communities.

Sep 25, 2014 Press Release

[Washington, DC]—On Thursday, September 25th, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson served as the Honorary Host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2014 Annual Legislative Conference titled “From Trauma to Wellness: Building the Movement for Emotional Healing, Mental Health, and Well-Being in the Black Community.”

Nearly 300 guests attended the forum. The two-part panel centered on discussions of the origins and residual impact of mental health disparities within African American communities.

Sep 12, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – (Friday, September 12, 2014)  Tomorrow, September 13, marks the 20th anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law. The landmark legislation created critical protections for victims of domestic violence and dramatically strengthened our nation’s criminal justice response to violence against women. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement recognize the 20th anniversary of this historic legislation:

Aug 20, 2014 Press Release

 

youth Diversity Summit

Congresswoman Johnson spoke to the students about the importance of diversity in our society  

                                                                                                                                                              

Aug 7, 2014 Press Release

Johnson and Leland

Congressman Leland served as a mentor to Congresswoman Johnson during her tenure in the Texas legislature

                                                                                                                                                              

Jul 9, 2014 Press Release

Dallas, TX– (Wednesday, July 9, 2014) Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson met with President Barack Obama and a group of local elected and religious leaders to discuss the recent humanitarian crisis spurred by the influx of more than 52,000 unaccompanied children along the border during the President’s visit to Dallas today. Congresswoman Johnson offered the following statement after leaving her meeting with the President: