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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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Jul 19, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 71 Offered by Mr. Owens The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 19, 2023

For the party that eschews regulations, we now have more regulations being proposed, and these regulations are unnecessary in this case. Again, it is up to the particular applicant to schedule the test for themselves. If they delay in…

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Jul 19, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed.

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Jul 19, 2023

Aviation is the only segment of transportation still using leaded fuels. The health impacts of leaded fuels are well-documented up to this point and the aviation industry writ large has been making a good-faith effort to transition to…

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Jul 19, 2023

I speak in opposition to the amendment. My friend on the other side is well intentioned on this. However, we may be putting the cart before the horse. This bill would strike the requirement in the underlying bill for the FAA to update the…

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Jul 19, 2023

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Moylan). The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 19, 2023

I have an app on my phone and I can look out for at least 10 days and determine what the weather will be projected to be in a particular location. That technology is available to all. All should use it, particularly those who are looking…

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Jul 19, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 70 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 19, 2023

Again, not all companies have unleaded fuel that meets the standards that the gentleman suggests. I wish I could read this writing here. I would present a more eloquent rebuttal. Unfortunately, I can't read the scribble. Mr. Chair, I yield…

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Jul 19, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 69 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 19, 2023

I claim time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jul 19, 2023

I believe that we are trying to achieve the same goals here and I appreciate the gentleman's approach, but I do believe that it is restrictive; maybe not intentionally so, but as a matter of consequence. That is why I am going to continue…

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Jul 19, 2023

I thank you for the indulgence here. The fact is, we have the money, and we need to spend this money to promote the public welfare and the public safety. That is what we are doing with this expenditure, with this authorization for that…

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Jul 13, 2023

The 1033 program has been around for 30-plus years. It has been an open conduit through which armaments directly from battlefields have flowed directly into the hands of State, local, and Federal law enforcement agencies. This equipment…

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Jul 11, 2023

We are here today because MAGA Republicans will do anything to protect Donald Trump, their savior, no matter how unfounded or dangerous it may be to do so.

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Jun 21, 2023

It is a good idea to have a system in place like the Obama Administration had that it did not deviate from.

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Jun 21, 2023

This is the kind of--this is what ensues from the kind of process that was in place during the Trump Administration insofar as pardons and commutations are concerned.

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May 25, 2023

The well-being of the American people should never be used as a political bargaining chip, but that is exactly what House MAGA Republicans are doing. Yesterday, my friend Matt Gaetz, who appears to be the lead MAGA debt ceiling negotiator…

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May 14, 2023

Unfortunately, the bull Durham Report yesterday amounts to a crock of BS.

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Apr 17, 2023

I urge my colleagues to use your leadership on aviation policy to help individuals enter aviation careers while increasing the diversity of the field.

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Apr 16, 2023

If Republicans really wanted to stop violent crime, they would be in D.C. right now working with Democrats to pass commonsense gun legislation.

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Apr 16, 2023

This is a sham hearing. It's not about crime in New York. It's an effort to impede and ultimately suppress the prosecution of Donald Trump.

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Apr 16, 2023

If my colleagues across the aisle were really concerned and really cared about reducing violent crime, they'd work with Democrats to pass commonsense gun laws.

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Mar 9, 2023

This is a very important topic that we are here tonight to discuss, the rightwing reactionary judiciary. I will start by reading a quote that was set out in an article written by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein and published in The…

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Feb 9, 2023

In the beginning, Tommy Dortch, like every other person born on this Earth, was endowed with certain unique talents. The mission we all have in living is to go forth and be fruitful with those talents. I am here today with my colleagues…

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