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Hank Johnson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education during his tenure in Congress. Johnson has been an advocate for social justice and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents in Georgia. He is known for his commitment to addressing economic disparities and promoting community development.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3967, a bill to amend the National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004 to authorize appropriations through fiscal year 2015. The funds, approximately $5 million, would be used by the…
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen out there in TV land, I could not go to sleep tonight until I got off my heart what has been on it, particularly over the last few days. What's on my heart is such pain and empathy for the people of this…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H.R. 5611, which extends the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to extend authorizations for the Airport Improvement Program, and for other…
Let's get right down to it. Why are the Republicans opposed to restricting campaign donations in American campaigns both local, State, and Federal? Why? It's because Republicans favor Big Business and Big Business favors Republicans. With…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support of H. Res. 1350 which recognizes June 20, 2010 as World Refugee Day. I want to thank Congresswoman Watson for her acknowledgement of this important day by introducing this resolution…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H.R. 1457, which recognizes the one-year anniversary of the Government of Iran's deceitful manipulation of Iranian elections and the Government's continued violation of Iranian…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H. Res. 1359, which calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier held captive by Hamas since June 25, 2006. Today, 4 years later, Shalit…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H. Res. 1464, which recognizes the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the United States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, and expresses appreciation to the Japanese…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to express my support for H. Con. Res. 285, which recognizes the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families and supports the goals and ideals of designating 2010 as the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support for H. Res. 546 recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H. Res. 1407, which enumerates the ideas and goals of High- Performance Building Week. The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition has designated the week of June 13…
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