Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Supports combating the climate crisis and reducing kitchen table costs.

“The Inflation Reduction Act will deliver landmark investments to lower Georgia families' kitchen table costs, create nine million good-paying union jobs, combat the climate crisis and dramatically reduce the deficit.”⁷

Supports legislation to lower the cost of food and fuel for American farmers and ranchers.

“The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act will help bring down prices for Georgians in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving American farmers and ranchers the support they need to thrive.”⁷

Supports providing crisis assistance and helping weatherize homes to lower energy bills.

“These investments, secured through last month's government funding legislation, will be used to slash Georgians' energy bills, provide crisis assistance and help weatherize homes.”⁷

Supports job-creating legislation, wage increases, and protections against financial exploitation.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is dedicated to strengthening the economy and supporting working Americans through job-creating legislation, wage increases, and protections against financial exploitation, while remaining committed to job creation and middle-class tax relief in the future.”⁸

Supports quality control and safety assurance mechanisms in trade agreements.

“He has called for quality control and safety assurance mechanisms in any trade agreements.”⁹

Supports re-establishing Americans’ 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system.

“announced that they re-introduced the FAIR Act: The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, re-establishing Americans’ 7th Amendment right to seek justice and accountability through the court system.”⁹

Supports leveling the bargaining and legal playing field between consumers and service and product providers.

“continues to introduce legislation designed to level the bargaining and legal playing field between consumers and service and product providers.”⁹

Supports job-creating legislation, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and investments in local industries.

“He’s supported job-creating legislation, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and investments in projects and training programs for local industries in Georgia's 4th District.”¹⁰

Wants to increase wages by voting for the Raise the Wage Act.

“Hank led efforts to increase wages by voting for the Raise the Wage Act and co-sponsored critical job-supporting bills like the Summer Jobs Act and the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act.”¹⁰

Supports legislation that protects consumers and safeguards families from financial exploitation.

“He has also backed legislation that protects consumers, ensures fair wages, and safeguards families from financial exploitation.”¹⁰

Opposes the firing of federal employees.

“Congressman Johnson opposes the Trump administration's arbitrary mass firing of federal employees.”¹⁰

Wants to extend unemployment benefits when needed.

“Going forward, he remains committed to creating jobs, extending unemployment benefits when needed, protecting workers' rights, and supporting middle-class tax relief.”¹⁰

Supports Community Project Funding.

“WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that more than $11 million in Community Project Funding he secured for Georgia’s 4th District is in the final FY2026 spending bills approved by Congress and signed into law by the president this week.”¹⁰

Supports expanding access to health services through legislation and consumer protections.

“Throughout his career, he has championed legislation to expand access to health services, protect public health, and uphold consumer protections.”²¹

Supports the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its provisions for Medicaid, young adults, and lifetime benefits.

“He has consistently advocated for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which expanded Medicaid, provided coverage for young adults, and capped lifetime health benefits limits, bringing critical resources to Georgians.”²¹

Supports funding for maternal and child health, school-based health centers, and family health information services.

“The ACA has funded millions in grants for maternal and child health, school-based health centers, and family health information services across Georgia.”²¹

Supports efforts to combat PFAS contamination and protect vulnerable communities from parasitic diseases.

“Congressman Johnson also supports efforts to combat PFAS contamination, protect vulnerable communities for parasitic diseases, and pursue additional funding for Georgia's PeachCare program.”²¹

Opposes Medicaid cuts that would reduce access to healthcare for millions of Americans.

“Congressman Johnson strongly opposes the Medicaid cuts in the Big, Ugly Bill, which cut access to healthcare for 17 million Americans.”²¹

Opposes attacks against the CDC that endanger the health of the American public.

“Congressman Johnson also opposes the Trump administration's attacks against the CDC, which endanger the health of the American public.”²¹

Supports a public health insurance option to expand coverage.

“Looking ahead, he will continue to advocate for a public health insurance option, push for greater consumer protections, and support increased investments in health care research.”²¹

Believes healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.

“Congressman Johnson strongly believes healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.”²¹

Champions the Affordable Care Act, expands access to health services, and advocates for consumer protections.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is dedicated to ensuring affordable, quality health care for all Americans by championing the Affordable Care Act, expanding access to health services, and advocating for consumer protections, while also focusing on combating public health issues and increasing funding for programs like Georgia's PeachCare.”⁸

Wants the CDC to maintain recommendations supporting the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.

“sent a letter to Centers for Diseases Control & Prevention (CDC) Acting Director James O'Neill and the advisory panel it oversees urging them to maintain the existing recommendations in support of the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.”⁹

Supports a nationwide, federally coordinated program for hepatitis C elimination.

“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-10) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026 that builds a nationwide, federally coordinated “test-to-treat” elimination program for hepatitis C (HVC).”¹⁰

Champions DACA and TPS, opposes inhumane treatment of children, and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is a strong ally of the immigrant community, championing DACA and TPS, opposing inhumane treatment of children in detention, and advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that balances border security with the rights and contributions of immigrants seeking a better life in America.”⁸

Supports legislation like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and universal background checks.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is a strong advocate for gun reform, actively introducing and supporting legislation like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and universal background checks to combat gun violence in America.”⁸

Supports advancing a clean, sustainable energy future through investments in renewable energy and infrastructure.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is committed to advancing a clean, sustainable energy future by advocating for investments in renewable energy, strengthening energy infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access to affordable and reliable power for all Americans.”⁷

Supports reducing energy consumption, lowering emissions, and improving energy efficiency.

“Covington is one of 17 Georgia communities to benefit from this $2.6 million investment aimed at reducing energy consumption, lowering emissions, and improving energy efficiency.”⁷

Supports new EPA coal ash regulations through rulemaking.

“Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), along with Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Paul Tonko (NY-20) and Steve Cohen (TN-09), and more than 45 other members of Congress are voicing their support for new EPA coal ash regulations through rulemaking.”⁷

Supports funding for infrastructure and conservation of public lands to protect ecosystems.

“Hank has consistently earned top marks for his environmental record and cosponsored bills to fund environmental justice, improve infrastructure, and conserve public lands.”³⁹

Supports advancing the development of hydrogen energy for aviation.

“Congressman Hank Johnson’s bipartisan bill to advance the development of hydrogen energy for aviation is now law.”³⁹

Opposes bills that he considers 'Big, Ugly' and harmful.

“Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) voted against Trump MAGA Republican Big, Ugly Bill.”³⁹

Addresses inequalities, increases public school funding, and advocates for accessible higher education.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is committed to ensuring high-quality education as a fundamental right for all Americans by addressing inequalities in the education system, increasing public school funding, and advocating for accessible higher education and enhanced resources for students.”⁸

Believes high-quality education should be a right, not a privilege, for all Americans.

“Congressman Johnson believes that high-quality education should be a right, not a privilege, for all Americans.”⁴⁵

Is committed to addressing inequalities within the education system, increasing funding for public schools, and making higher education more affordable and accessible.

“He is committed to addressing inequalities within the education system, increasing funding for public schools, and making higher education more affordable and accessible.”⁴⁵

Strongly opposes cuts to the Department of Education and attempts to dismantle it.

“Congressman Johnson strongly opposes the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Education and the attempts to dismantle it.”⁴⁵

Will advocate for increased teacher pay and equitable funding for under-resourced schools.

“Moving forward, he will continue to advocate for increased teacher pay and equitable funding for under-resourced schools to ensure every student has the chance to succeed.”⁴⁵

Advocates for diplomacy first.

“He consistently advocates for diplomacy first while ensuring that American forces are fully equipped and that veterans receive the best possible support.”⁵⁵

Supports legislation that lowers prescription drug costs and protects Social Security.

“Congressman Hank Johnson is a strong advocate for seniors, supporting legislation that lowers prescription drug costs and protects Social Security, while his efforts have resulted in significant benefits for constituents in Georgia's 4th District, including over $59.5 million recovered for housing, health care, and veterans' services.”⁸

Increases funding for housing programs, protects tenants' rights, and prevents evictions and discrimination.

“Congressman Hank Johnson advocates for safe, affordable housing as a fundamental right, tirelessly working to increase funding for housing programs, protect tenants' rights, and support policies that prevent evictions and discrimination, while promoting long-term financial stability for residents in Georgia's 4th District.”⁸

Supports honoring and supporting military service members and veterans and their families.

“Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Congressman Hank Johnson believes in honoring and supporting the men and women who serve in the U.S. military. He consistently advocates for diplomacy first while ensuring that American forces are fully equipped and that veterans receive the best possible support.”⁵⁵

Supports extending benefits to veterans and their families.

“supported bills extending benefits to veterans and their families.”⁵⁵

Champions legislation to provide access to services and funding for service members.

“championing legislation to provide access to services and funding that reflect the sacrifices of our service members.”⁵⁵

Supports expanding VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances.

“On Wednesday, August 9 from 6-7 PM, I’m holding a webinar to discuss the PACT Act, a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.”⁵⁵

Supports designating November 9th as “Gold Star Father’s Day” nationally.

“WASHINGTON, D.C.— On May 25 – ahead of the Memorial Day weekend – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) introduced the bipartisan resolution, which designates November 9th each year as “Gold Star Father’s Day,” nationally.”⁵⁵