Jr. Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th district

23 sponsored · 917 cosponsored

Age 72 · In office since 2007

Contact their office: (202) 225-1605 · 2240 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 23 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 23 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2026, as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day".

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 19

This resolution expresses support for designating October 17, 2026, as National Vitiligo Awareness Day. Vitiligo is a chronic disorder causing skin, hair, eye, and mouth pigment loss, with no known cure.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights the impact of vitiligo on young people and emphasizes the importance of social support and reducing bullying.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Bringing awareness to vitiligo helps young adults diagnosed with the condition feel more supported and understood.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2026, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 1517 Arts, Culture, Religion

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Sep 8

This resolution expresses support for recognizing September 7, 2026, as ``Liturgical Dance Day'' and the International Dance Commission.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill notes that dance programs provide valuable outreach for inner-city youth.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill highlights outreach programs that serve inner-city youth.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day".

H.Res. 1516 Health

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 8

This resolution expresses support for designating September 9 as National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness (NAIRHHA) Day.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically advocates for the health, awareness, and empowerment of African immigrant and refugee populations.

  • Scored +5

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution notes that African immigrants are often overlooked in existing surveillance programs used for Black and African American categories.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Supporting the designation of November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day".

H.J.Res. 209 Families

A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Aug 3

This joint resolution supports designating November 9 of each year as "Gold Star Father's Day."

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Would men be better off under this?

    The bill provides symbolic recognition and honor specifically for Gold Star Fathers.

  • Scored +5

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors the families of fallen service members, which is highly relevant to the veteran community.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Justice is BLIND Act of 2026

A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 20

This bill requires Supreme Court justices, federal judges, magistrate judges, and bankruptcy judges to place certain financial assets into qualified blind trusts.

Yes

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires attestations of asset placement to be made available on a searchable internet database.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would high-income households be better off under this?

    The mandate limits the immediate control and dissolution of certain financial assets for officials and their families upon leaving office.

  • Scored -4

    Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?

    The bill restricts the ability of individuals to control or dissolve specific financial interests for 180 days after they leave office.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Open Meetings Act of 2026

A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jun 23

This bill seeks to amend chapter 15 of title 28 of the United States Code. It establishes new documentation requirements for meetings of certain conferences and councils.

Yes

  • Scored +8

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates public notice of meeting agendas and live audio streaming of judicial conference meetings.

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill provides free access to judicial meeting audio streams without requiring registration or fees.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act

H.R. 7766 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 22 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Mar 3

This bill seeks to amend the laws regarding how the Department of Defense transfers personal property to Federal and State agencies.

Yes

  • Scored +7

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill increases oversight, transparency, and limitations on military-grade equipment used by law enforcement.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates public notices, annual reports to Congress, and detailed documentation to increase transparency.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill imposes stricter federal oversight and reporting requirements on how state and local agencies acquire equipment.

  • Scored -2

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill restricts the transfer of certain vehicles and equipment that could be used in disaster response unless specific certifications are met.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma.

H.Res. 1081 Health

A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Feb 25

This resolution aims to raise awareness for chordoma, which is described as a slow-growing but aggressive bone cancer of the skull and spine.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The resolution expresses the sense that funding for research into new treatments and cures is needed.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution advocates for increased support for diagnosis and the development of new treatments for chordoma patients.

No question was scored the opposite.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Constitutional Accountability Act

H.R. 6092 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Nov 18

This bill aims to ensure that the United States, States, and local governments are held liable for monetary damages resulting from constitutional violations by law enforcement officers.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +7

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill increases accountability by establishing liability for government entities for the actions of law enforcement officers regardless of specific municipal policy.

  • Scored +6

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill's findings highlight that expanded liability can help address historical and ongoing constitutional rights violations faced by Black Americans.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases government liability by allowing monetary damage claims against the United States, States, and local governments.

Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Bivens Act of 2025

H.R. 6091 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A Democratic bill with 37 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Nov 18

This bill aims to change how civil actions are handled. It proposes an amendment to Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +6

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill provides a civil remedy for rights violations by individuals acting under federal authority, enhancing accountability for federal officials.

  • Scored +5

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill offers a civil remedy for individuals whose rights are violated by federal actors, which aids the protection of individuals with disabilities.

No question was scored the opposite.

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