Georgia — 4th District

Hank Johnson

Supports federal investment in job creation

Johnson advocates for federal funding aimed at creating jobs for working Americans and protecting local employment in education and public sectors. He consistently votes against Republican spending and budget proposals that cut federal funding or alter tax credits.

• Delivered over $350 million in federal investments for 4th District job creation since 2009, including $98 million to preserve over 1,000 teaching jobs across DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, and Gwinnett counties.
• Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) reconciliation bill in 2025.
• Voted against the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and the Lower Energy Costs Act.

“Hank has delivered over $350 million of federal investment in Fourth District job creation since January 2009, including $98 million to save over 1,000 teaching jobs in DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton and Gwinnett counties.”

“Continue to support investment in job creation for working Americans and the chronically underemployed.”

Hank Johnson

Supports DACA and opposes legal restrictions

Johnson strongly supports protections for immigrants, temporary protected status (TPS) holders, refugees, and DACA recipients. He consistently opposes Republican enforcement legislation, including enhanced detention mandates and mandatory citizenship proof for voter registration.

• Voted against the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) requiring mandatory DHS detention for certain non-citizens arrested for theft or burglary.
• Voted against the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.
• Voted against the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) and the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875).

“Congressman Johnson is a staunch supporter of DACA, TPS, refugees and immigrants who come to America for a better life for themselves and their children.”

Hank Johnson

Supports protecting affordable health care access

Johnson champions health care protection by opposing Republican efforts to modify or repeal existing health reform legislation. He focuses on protecting consumers and empowering citizens seeking affordable coverage.

• Pledges to oppose GOP legislative efforts that reduce access to affordable health insurance.
• Supports federal health reform implementation to safeguard consumer choices.

“Hank will fight the GOP at every step as they attempt to take access to affordable healthcare away from millions of Americans and stand his ground to protect consumers and empower ordinary Americans seeking affordable health insurance.”

Hank Johnson

Opposes cuts to Social Security

Johnson views Social Security as a foundational element of the safety net and rejects benefit cuts as a tool for budget balancing. He maintains that the program provides essential, life-sustaining support to retirees and vulnerable populations.

• Opposes balancing the federal budget through reductions in senior safety-net benefits.
• Voted against the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82).

“As it stands today, Social Security will remain fully solvent at least through 2037. Those who argue that large Social Security cuts are necessary to balance the budget are mistaken. Social Security is a triumph of the American social safety net, providing life-sustaining income to over 53 million retirees, workers with disabilities, spouses and children. Congress must not balance the budget on the backs of our seniors.”

Hank Johnson

Supports diplomatic foreign policy and multilateralism

Johnson advocates for foreign policy focused on international stability through diplomacy and multilateral collaboration. While acknowledging executive authority in certain situations, he remains skeptical of foreign military interventions without clear national interest.

• Voted Yea on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024.
• Expressed skepticism over foreign military strikes in Syria without a demonstrated core national interest.

“Continue to support a tough, smart foreign policy focused on the maintenance of international stability via multilateralism and diplomacy.”

“I don’t believe the President needs Congressional approval to conduct limited strikes in Syria, however I respect his decision to seek authorization. At this time, I am deeply skeptical that use of force is in our national interest”

Hank Johnson

Supports judicial reform and government transparency

Johnson advocates for judicial reform, government transparency, and protecting free expression. He supports judicial ethics standards, measures to publish federal investigative files, and legislative efforts to safeguard artistic expression.

• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) requiring the DOJ to publish unclassified investigative materials.
• Promotes court reform initiatives and free speech protections via the RAP Act.
• Voted against the No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526) limiting federal district court injunction authority.

Hank Johnson

Supports consumer advocacy and corporate regulation

Johnson utilizes his assignment on the House Judiciary Committee to sponsor and support legislation balancing legal standing between ordinary consumers and large corporate entities.

• Introduces consumer protection legislation aimed at evening bargaining power between individuals and service providers.

“From my post on the Judiciary Committee, continue to introduce legislation designed to level the bargaining and legal playing field between consumers and service and product providers.”