Representative Hank Johnson, Democratic from Georgia

Hank Johnson

Representative · Georgia · Democrat

Hank Johnson

Biography
Hank Johnson, a former civil rights attorney, has represented Georgia’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. He has focused on criminal justice reform, voting rights protection, and consumer advocacy. Johnson authored the Arbitration Fairness Act and serves on the House Judiciary and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees. Through his legislative work, he advances equitable policies and ensures his district’s voice is heard on national issues.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2007–Present

    Represented Georgia's 4th congressional district for 10 terms.

  • Commissioner, DeKalb County Commission

    2001–2006

    Elected to the DeKalb County Commission in 2000 and served from 2001 until entering Congress.

  • Associate Judge, DeKalb County Magistrate Court

    1989–2001

    Served as an associate judge on the DeKalb County magistrate's court for 12 years.

  • Private Practice Attorney, Decatur, Georgia

    1979–2004

    Practiced law in Decatur, Georgia, for more than 25 years after earning his J.D. in 1979.

Policy Focus
Law37%
Health13%
Transportation and Public Works13%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Hank Johnson's record in Congress.

  • Judiciary Reform

    Introduced the Fair Chance Act to ban federal employers from asking about criminal history early in the hiring process.

  • Military Base Environmental Cleanup

    Secured funding for environmental cleanup at former Fort Gillem and Fort McPherson military bases in Georgia.

  • Voting Rights Advocacy

    Co-sponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore protections under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

  • Consumer Protection

    Championed the Arbitration Fairness Act to limit forced arbitration clauses in consumer and employment contracts.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • House Committee on the Judiciary

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