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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Representing the 30th District of Texas

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Congresswoman Johnson Addresses 300+ Participants at the 2014 Behavioral Health and Wellness Forum

Sep 25, 2014 In The News

[Washington, DC]—On Thursday, September 25th, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson served as the Honorary Host of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2014 Annual Legislative Conference titled “From Trauma to Wellness: Building the Movement for Emotional Healing, Mental Health, and Well-Being in the Black Community.”

Issues:
Health care

Affordable Health Insurance Plans Now Available

Oct 2, 2013 In The News
The launch of the “Obamacare” Health Insurance Marketplaces allows for affordable coverage for all AmericansURL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-and-democratic-leader-nancy-pelosi-visit-the-irma-lerma-rangel-young-womens-leadership-school/)BUTTON=(Learn More Here)
Washington, DC (Tuesday, May 03, 2011) – Today, Congresswoman Johnson met with Dallas City Officials to discuss the city’s legislative priorities for the year in Congress, and about the Trinity River Corridor Project specifically.Photo L to R: City manager Mary Suhm, Joe Alcantar, David McAtee, Jill Jordan, David Holl, Michael Lunceford, Congresswoman Johnson, Mary McDermott, Council Member Vo

Congresswoman Johnson Small Business Series focuses on the new Health Care Exchange

Sep 24, 2013 In The News
I will host the latest installment of my“Small Business Owners” series focusing on the upcoming health care exchanges and what they mean for small businesses in Texas. URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/sites/ebjohnson.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/SB1v6noseal.pdf)BUTTON=(More Information Here)
On the 11th observance of the attacks on September 11, 2001, Congress stood united in remembrance of the victims.

LET FREEDOM RING Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of the “I Have A Dream” speech

Aug 22, 2013 In The News
Join Me in Thanks-Giving Square on August 28th. The “Let Freedom Ring” event is part of an international effort to bring people from all color, races, & religions together in commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s speech.URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/event-notifications/let-freedom-ring-commemoration-of-50th-anniversary-of-the-i-have-dream-speech/)Button=(Full Details Here)

Congresswoman Johnson Talks Voter ID Laws with Thousands of Texans

Jul 24, 2013 In The News
Congresswoman Johnson held a telephone Town hall that was heard by 3000+ constituents. She spoke about the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act and also how that enabled the new Texas Voter ID laws. URL=( https://youtu.be/D5NSppdtEf0)Button=( Listen Here)

Annual " A World Of Women for World Peace" Conference

Jun 26, 2013 In The News
My annual women’s peace conference was a success again. Hundreds of peace activists came as we discussed peace roles in Iran and Israel today. URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-hosts-her-13th-annual-a-world-of-women-for-world-peace-conference/)BUTTON=(Recap Here)

Congresswoman Johnson’s TV interview on the benefits of the Healthcare Law

Jun 26, 2013 In The News
Congresswoman Johnson appeared on national TV to discuss how Obamacare opponents are spending millions to confuse and mislead the American people about the laws benefits. URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/video-pages/congresswoman-johnson-speaks-up-for-the-2013-benefits-of-obamacare1/ )BUTTON=(Watch Here)
This bill seeks to establish minimum standards for community-based financial literacy programs. Click to see the full bill here.URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=21&parentid=18&sectiontree=18,21&itemid=744 )BUTTON=(Read More Here)

Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Section 4 Explained

Jun 26, 2013 In The News
The Supreme ruled to strike down section 4 of the Voting Rights Act which protects all American’s right to vote. Read about what this ruling this means to you. URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/sites/ebjohnson.house.gov/files/migrated/uploads/%286%202013%29%20VRA%20Sec5%20TPs.pdf)BUTTON= (Learn More Here)
On May 3, 2011... Congresswoman Johnson was honored by the American Society of Anesthesiologists by receiving the ' Excellence in Government Award" for her work on the Health Care bill and standing with Doctors and Anesthesiologists.URL=(/)BUTTON=(LearnMore)

Congresswoman Johnson Recognizes World Refugee Day on Capitol Hill

Jun 24, 2013 In The News
I hosted a World Refugee Day event with the United Nations and the author ofThe Kite Runner , Khaled Hosseini. We shed light on the plight of refugees worldwide. URL=(https://ebjohnson.house.gov/press-releases/congresswoman-eddie-bernice-johnson-recognizes-world-refugee-day-on-capitol-hill/)BUTTON=(Recap and Pictures here)

The Dallas Observer - Passing Out Coins, And Thank-Yous, To World War II Veterans at the Dallas VA

Feb 16, 2012 In The News

Passing Out Coins, And Thank-Yous, To World War II Veterans at the Dallas VA

By Anna Merlan

posted: Thursday , February 16, 2012