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Hank Johnson

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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.

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Mar 2, 2025

Fireworks, is what Johnson, R-La., said he expects from Trump’s speech, dismissing as nonsense concerns that Congress is ceding too much power to the White House.

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Feb 27, 2025

It’s a really important principle, and I hope that we can employ that, because it makes a big difference in the calculations.

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Feb 15, 2025

I’m not going to stand by and support an effort to dismantle our democracy through the budgeting process.

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Feb 15, 2025

We’ve got to do everything we can, every tool in the toolbox to oppose what is actually happening right before our eyes.

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Feb 13, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman for convening us for this Special Order today and for her very thoughtful comments. Today, I rise to voice my alarm about the rapid descent of our democracy into a dictatorship. While co-President Donald Trump…

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Feb 5, 2025

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for yielding. I am here on behalf of the House Labor Caucus, and I thank the gentleman for convening us today. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of our Nation's Federal workers, who are under a…

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Dec 12, 2024

I thank the ranking member for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to S. 4199. You don't get to pick the horse after that horse has already won the race, but that is exactly what my Republican colleagues are…

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Dec 3, 2024

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 8666, which would amend title 28 of the United States Code to authorize holding court in the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello. Adding…

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Dec 3, 2024

I support this legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Dec 3, 2024

I support the legislation, I encourage my colleagues to do the same, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Dec 3, 2024

Russian companies should not be able to use U.S. Federal law to punish U.S. entities for good faith compliance with American sanctions. H.R. 9563 would ensure that Russia and Russian entities cannot exploit loopholes in our laws to punish…

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Dec 3, 2024

I support this legislation and encourage my colleagues to do the same. It has been a pleasure working hard with my Republican colleague (Mr. Tiffany). Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question…

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Dec 3, 2024

Americans deserve accessible courts close to their homes. There is no reason litigants should incur dramatically increased travel time and administrative costs to seek justice just because someone lives far from the nearest large city…

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Sep 10, 2024

We have seen this movie before, and it did not end well. On the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee where I am ranking member, we have discussed with real concern economic espionage and theft of trade secrets by…

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Jul 22, 2024

I thank Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, as well as Congressman Jonathan Jackson, for convening us together tonight to host this special tribute to our dearly loved and dearly departed colleague, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee…

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Jun 27, 2024

I thank Representative Takano for all that he does in upholding human rights and civil rights for everyone in this country, regardless of what your sexual inclination might be. When you really stop and think about it, we should be beyond…

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Jun 12, 2024

Yes, Congress should continue to provide significant investment in public transportation in the next surface transportation reauthorization act.

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Jun 12, 2024

H.R. 7039, the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act, introduced by Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) would help federal transit policy take a serious step in the right direction.

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Jun 12, 2024

The MAGA Republicans are trying to make the American people believe a false narrative...

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Jun 12, 2024

Questions from Hon. Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. to Greg Regan, President, Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.

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Jun 12, 2024

Commuter rail is a crucial component of the public transportation network, offering efficient, safe, and climate-friendly transit for millions of people in major metropolitan areas.

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Jun 12, 2024

The Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act establishes a grant program in line with your priorities to support operating projects for public transportation.

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Jun 12, 2024

This contempt vote is MAGA Republicans' desperate attempt to save face following their many failed investigations, including the one about Hunter Biden's laptop. Do you all remember that? They promised Trump and the American people that…

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Apr 12, 2024

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which was first passed by Congress in 2008. FISA codified what had been a secret and…

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Mar 11, 2024

You knew that that would play into the Republicans narrative that the president is unfit for office because he's senile.

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