Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act

The Department of Defense would be required to follow new rules about which military equipment and property it can give to police departments, state agencies, and other government organizations. The bill aims to limit or control these transfers of military gear, though the specific restrictions aren't detailed in the available information. This would affect how local law enforcement and state agencies obtain surplus military equipment.

Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma.

This bill aims to increase public awareness about chordoma, a rare type of bone cancer called sarcoma that affects relatively few people each year. The measure would likely support educational campaigns and information efforts to help patients, doctors, and the general public better understand this disease, its symptoms, and treatment options. This would primarily benefit patients with chordoma and their families by improving early detection and access to medical care.

Bivens Act of 2025

This bill would likely expand or clarify legal protections that allow people to sue federal government employees for violating their constitutional rights, particularly in cases involving civil rights violations. The legislation appears aimed at strengthening remedies for individuals—especially minorities—who experience misconduct by federal agents, by making it easier to hold those employees and agencies accountable in court. The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review.

Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2025, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

This resolution recognizes Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission and its contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities across Georgia.

FAIR Act of 2025

I don't have enough specific information about what this bill would actually do, since "FAIR Act of 2025" is a generic title and the subjects listed only say "Law" without indicating the specific policy area. To write an accurate summary, I would need details about the bill's actual provisions—for example, whether it addresses voting rights, criminal justice, civil litigation, or another area of law. I'd recommend checking Congress.gov or the House Judiciary Committee's website for the bill's text or summary to get the concrete details needed for a meaningful explanation.

RAP Act of 2025

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "RAP Act of 2025" is too vague without knowing what "RAP" stands for, and the subject line only says "Law" without specifying which area of law this bill addresses. To provide a meaningful summary, I would need to know the bill's actual provisions or what policy problem it's intended to solve.

Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025

This bill would limit how long Supreme Court justices can serve by establishing 18-year term limits, after which justices would move to a senior status with reduced duties rather than retiring completely. The change would mean each president gets to appoint roughly one new justice every two years instead of waiting for justices to voluntarily retire, which could make the Court's composition more predictable and less dependent on individual justices' life expectancy. This would affect the nine current justices and reshape how the Supreme Court operates going forward.

Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025

This bill would establish new ethics rules for Supreme Court justices, including requirements that they disclose financial interests and recuse themselves from cases where they have conflicts of interest, similar to rules that apply to lower court judges. It would also increase transparency by making justices' financial disclosures public and potentially creating consequences if they fail to follow these ethics guidelines. The changes would affect how the Supreme Court operates and could influence which cases justices participate in deciding.

Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act

Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a grant program to support operating projects for public transportation and related service improvements, particularly in underserved communities and areas of persistent poverty. Specifically, the bill requires DOT to allocate funding under the program for urbanized areas, states, and Indian tribes that are recipients of funds under either the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA's) Urbanized Area Formula Funding program or Formula Grants for Rural Areas program. Eligible recipients may use funding for operating costs associated with projects that improve public transportation service for transit-dependent populations and support increased transit ridership (e.g., service expansion, information technology enhancements, and workforce development). DOT must apportion the funding so that recipients receive funds that are proportional to their share of operating costs. The bill also provides for an increased federal cost share for operating assistance for projects or programs carried out in areas of persistent poverty or underserved communities. DOT must set up a multimodal access measurement interface for public agencies to aid transit agencies in determining and reporting on access to jobs and essential services. A grant recipient must (1) report specific information to the FTA for inclusion in the National Transit Database, and (2) survey transit riders and non-riding residents regarding transit service improvements. Further, the bill expands the purposes of the public transportation programs to include supporting public transportation's role in combating climate change through growing/retaining transit ridership.

Expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2025, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".

This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.

JUDGES Act of 2025

Without access to the specific provisions of this bill, the title and subject matter suggest it likely addresses policies related to federal judges, possibly including their compensation, appointment procedures, conduct standards, or working conditions. The bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, which handles matters concerning the federal court system and judicial branch. To provide a concrete summary of what this bill would actually do, the specific legislative text would need to be reviewed.

Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives of the need for increased funding and support for diagnosis, treatments, and cures for chordoma (a bone cancer of the skull and spine).

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.

The proposal would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights activists who challenged racial segregation on interstate buses in the 1960s and helped spark the broader civil rights movement. This honor recognizes their courage and the lasting impact their actions had on ending discriminatory travel laws across the country. The medal is a symbolic award that Congress gives to individuals or groups for outstanding contributions to American history and values.