Feb 3, 2015
I have serious concerns with the so-called FACT Act. It is actually a very small compact Trojan horse piece of legislation that is quite dangerous to the ability of claimants to, particularly those in the future, to get an adequate…
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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Feb 2, 2015
The incidents at Hartsfield-Jackson should be a wake-up call to this committee and to airports and airlines.
Feb 2, 2015
I want to pledge to work with you to achieve the kind of security that you deem is appropriate and necessary for Atlanta Hartsfield Airport.
Feb 2, 2015
I made a pledge to the people of Georgia that I would focus on this issue, and it is in that spirit that I appear here today.
Jan 27, 2015
Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 285, the SAVE Act. Human trafficking is never okay. It is a vile crime that no one should be subjected to, but the SAVE Act goes too far. This bill would impose a mandatory minimum sentence of 10…
Jan 27, 2015
Mr. Speaker, the Republican border bill, originally scheduled for this week, contains a provision buried on page 78 that would expand the Pentagon's 1033 program. This program transfers billions of dollars of Defense Department equipment…
Jan 21, 2015
Mr. Speaker, today I introduced the Grand Jury Reform Act, which requires the appointment of a special prosecutor to conduct an investigation and present the results to a judge in an open courtroom proceeding whenever a police officer…
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add, at the end of the bill, the following: SEC. 10. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RULES AND GUIDANCE. (a)…
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of my amendment. It is clear the economy is growing at its fastest pace in years, while unemployment is dropping rapidly. According to the most recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers…
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Chair, I would like to submit the following articles: [From the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, July 21, 2011] Economic Uncertainty and Poor Sales Help Explain Small Firms' Disproportionate Job Losses During Downturn Note To Editors…
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Chair, 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 Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting…
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