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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 yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 1679, the FEMA Accountability, Modernization and Transparency Act of 2017. Our State and local partners are the first responders to any emergency disaster or…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1678, as amended. I am pleased and proud to yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Frankel), the author and sponsor of this legislation.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1678, which I rise in support of, is a bill that will clarify the existing statute of limitations for public assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1, after line 16 insert the following new subsection (and redesignate the subsequent subsection…
Mr. Chairman, I would like to first commend Chairman Chaffetz for introducing H.R. 1694, the Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017. I would also like to thank the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) and members of the committee…
Mr. Chair, I thank the ranking member, and I appreciate his work. I appreciate the chairman's work on this bill. I believe that this proposal is ill-timed, and that is why I rise in opposition to it. Today, World Intellectual Property Day…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 455. I want to commend my friend on the other side of the aisle for his eloquence and for his support of H.R. 455. I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson).
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 496, a straightforward bill to repeal changes made to the transportation planning process in the waning days of the Obama administration. On June…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, R. Jess Brown is the type of individual who is an American success story. Just listening to the comments of my colleague, Congressman Thompson, about R. Jess Brown made me…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 35 authorizes use of the Capitol Grounds for the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 15 and a National Honor Guard and Pipe Band…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I would like to, first of all, thank my good friend from Maryland, Representative Steny Hoyer, for introducing this resolution on behalf of the entire Washington regional delegation…
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