Congresswoman Johnson Urges Texas Schools To Test For Lead In Drinking Water And To Address Problems

"During the past year, the nation has watched a tragedy unfold in Flint, Mich., where the drinking water was severely contaminated by lead. Since kids returned to school last month, it's important to know that lead in drinking water is also a major problem in schools across the country, including right here in Texas.

Lead exposure, especially for children, can cause very serious health problems, including decreased bone and muscle growth, damage to the nervous system and kidneys, and developmental delays. In adults, lead exposure can cause kidney failure and high blood pressure.

Lead exposure from drinking water is not a new issue. Historically, lead was used in water mains, service lines, and plumbing fixtures, including in schools built before 1986. Over time, the lead leaches out of the pipes and fixtures and into the water coming out of the taps. Thirty years ago Congress banned the installation of lead pipes after research showed how exposure to lead can be dangerous, especially for children and pregnant women.

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control agree there is no known safe level of lead in a child's blood, but water utilities are required to take action only when lead in drinking water is 15 parts per billion in 10 percent of test results.

Lead poisoning is irreversible. But is also preventable. If there is any place we should be preventing lead exposure, it should be in the place where our kids spend most of their time. Yet many school districts across the country have now confirmed lead contamination in schools' drinking water. In Texas, as of July, 28 out of 116 schools tested were found to have unsafe lead levels. 

Some school districts are taking action to get lead out of drinking water. Fort Worth Independent School District began testing drinking water at its 140 schools in June and posted the results online. They are now working to replace hundreds of drinking fountains that are more than 30 years old, eliminating some risk of lead contamination. In Houston and Dallas, all schools will be tested for lead by the end of the year.

All Texas schools should regularly and properly test their water for lead. Schools should post test results online in a timely manner so parents know immediately if their kids are at risk. Schools should be up-front with parents, letting them know that there is actually no safe level of lead in water — even if test results are below levels that trigger mandatory action. Ripping out lead pipes and replacing fixtures is the ultimate solution, but in the meantime, schools need to ensure that kids have safe drinking water right away by installing filters on drinking fountains or providing bottled water.

Testing and replacing lead pipes and fixtures will cost money, and the federal government should provide assistance to our schools. Fortunately, Congress is working to do just that. The Senate version of the Water Resources Development Act would distribute $4.8 billion for national water infrastructure management, including $220 million to address the Flint crisis; a grant program offering $300 million to replace lead pipes; and a new $20 million federal grant program for schools to test for lead. Congress should quickly approve this funding, and the Texas Legislature should match it with state funds in the spring.

 Children spend a significant portion of their young lives at school. We owe it to them to keep them safe from toxic chemicals that may impede their learning and harm their health." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

SOURCE: Dallas Morning News

Congresswoman Johnson Joins Congressional Black Caucus Members At Department Of Justice

Congressional Black Caucus members spoke to reporters at the Department of Justice about a letter they wrote to Attorney General Loretta Lynch calling for an investigation into the deaths of African Americans in police-involved incidents. Congresswoman Johnson joined CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield, and members of the CBC at the U.S. Department of Justice to address the systematic surveillance and profiling of African Americans by law enforcement in communities across the country:

“The Congressional Black Caucus is outraged and deeply troubled with the dozens of unlawful police shootings taking place all across America involving unarmed African American men, women and children,” said CBC Chairman Butterfield. “Tensions are very high in our country, and violence does not lead to justice. We urge Attorney General Loretta Lynch and the Department of Justice to aggressively pursue investigations, indictments and prosecutions through the Office of Civil Rights, against any and all law enforcement officers who harm or kill innocent, unarmed African Americans.  There must be a national standard regarding the use of lethal force, and the Congressional Black Caucus will not rest until fairness and justice have been brought to the victims, families and communities who have suffered at the hands of law enforcement.”

Congresswoman Johnson Introduces Energy - Water Nexus Legislation

“I first want to thank my friend, Mr. Cartwright, for joining me in introducing this legislation, which calls attention to the critical link between energy and water and instructs the Department of Energy to ensure due consideration of water issues in its research, development, and demonstration programs.

“As we all know, especially those of us who represent Texas and other southwestern and western states, water is a very valuable and at times rare commodity nowadays. We have experienced crippling droughts in recent years, so it is vital that we do as much as possible to use this commodity wisely. However, not many people are aware of the importance of water to energy generation and, similarly, the crucial role that energy plays in the delivery of safe, sanitary water to our constituents.

“The Energy and Water Research Integration Act is a proactive measure that takes into account recent studies produced by the Department of Energy and the Electric Power Research Institute, both of which have highlighted how closely connected energy production and water usage are. This bill encourages research into energy technologies that would improve and minimize the use of water in energy production, and also establishes a mechanism for federal agencies to work with state and local governments and other stakeholders to advance our understanding of what is known as the ‘energy-water nexus.’ In addition, the bill requires a regularly updated strategic plan to guide these efforts. These provisions are important, positive steps towards using our limited resources in the most efficient and effective way possible.

“I would like to commend the Department of Energy for taking substantive action on this issue in recent years under the leadership of Secretary Moniz, but I certainly do not want us to take any step backward as we move on to the next Administration. This bill will ensure that activities to address the energy-water nexus remain a priority within the Department, and provide additional tools to better guide these efforts well into the future.

“I should also note that the legislation Mr. Cartwright and I are introducing has a bipartisan pedigree – the widely respected former Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee and fellow Texan Mr. Ralph Hall joined me in introducing this bill in the 113th Congress. All the more reason that I believe all of my colleagues should support it. Working together, we can continue to demonstrate a bipartisan commitment to research and development in this vital area.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Selected As Conferee For Major Energy Legislation

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was appointed as a member of the conference committee of lawmakers selected to reconcile the House and Senate versions of major energy legislation.  Ranking Member Johnson will be negotiating the portions of the legislation that fall under the Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s jurisdiction, primarily research, development, and demonstration activities carried out by the Department of Energy (DOE).

“The House Amendment to the Energy Policy and Modernization Act of 2016 – S. 2012 would gut R&D related to clean energy and to electricity delivery and reliability - precisely the R&D that will help secure our nation’s energy future. In addition to these harmful cuts, there are a number of concerning policy provisions in the House bill. For example, it would bar the results of any DOE-supported fossil energy R&D activity from being ‘used for regulatory assessments or determinations by Federal regulatory authorities.’ This could essentially ban the EPA or FERC from using the most up-to-date research results when they set rules to protect our air, land, and water and prevent health hazards to our children and the elderly associated with fossil fuel use.”

“The portion that falls under the Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s jurisdiction is identical to the energy portion of the Majority’s COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015, a partisan bill that could cause grievous and lasting harm to U.S. scientific leadership and economic competitiveness.

“As conferee, I will do everything I can to push back against these irresponsible cuts and policy provisions. It is my hope that we can work in a bipartisan, bicameral manner on a bill that will help us take advantage of promising opportunities and help us face our energy and environmental challenges in the coming years.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson's Statement on Republicans’ Wrong Way Anti-Science Economic Agenda

“It is glaring that for an agenda that talks about a ‘better way to grow our economy’, it says not one word about investing in the R&D that spurs innovation. Perhaps this is not surprising in light of the fact that this year, the Republican budget plan would cut non-defense discretionary programs to irresponsibly low levels; this account includes funding for basic research, energy technology innovation, aeronautics and space exploration, manufacturing, climate science, and any of the other important elements of our nation’s R&D and innovation enterprise. The facts are clear.  Research and education lead to innovation.  Innovation leads to economic development and good paying jobs and the revenue to pay for more research. This agenda is not the way to create an America that is confident in its future wellbeing and competitiveness.

“Of course, the majority of this ‘economic agenda’ calls for making it harder for the federal government to issue and enforce the very regulations that are designed to protect the health of the American people and the environment. This agenda actually says that ‘methane emissions from those [oil and gas] wells have been kept under control’ while we’re still trying to come to terms with just how bad the Aliso Canyon methane leak, the largest methane leak in U.S. history, was. It calls for weakening the federal government’s role in implementing clean water regulations, though we’re still reeling from the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan. And, it calls for the repeal of regulations that deal with climate change, including the Clean Power Plan, while the U.S. and rest of the world works to honor the commitment recently made to address our most serious environmental challenge.

“As an aside, I was surprised to see the Harvard Six Cities Study dredged up again in this report. It’s emblematic of the Republican war on science that they continue to question one of the most world renowned health studies conducted by distinguished scientists at one of our Nation’s premier scientific institutions. In their bizarre attempt to question whether air pollution is unhealthy, the Republicans on our Committee tried to acquire the personal health information of thousands of American citizens who participated in this, and other, health studies. Disappointed that doctors wouldn’t turn over the confidential medical files of more than 8,000 adults and 14,000 children in six U.S. cities to politicians for no legitimate scientific reason, the Republicans decided to try through their ‘Secret Science Reform Act’ to ban EPA from using these crucial studies.

“As I said when we considered the secret science bill in the House earlier this year, this is a bill that would force a public health agency to ignore science. Legislation like the Secret Science bill makes me fear that what we now have is a Majority party which ignores science, ignores public health, and ignores environmental damage—all for the sake of the polluting industries who have endorsed the Majority’s actions. Now I don’t begrudge these companies for supporting legislation that helps their bottom lines. It’s to be expected. What concerns me is that this Congress no longer looks at industry’s requests with a critical eye. We simply rubber stamp them, without any regard for our nation’s scientific experts, health experts, or environmental experts and their concerns.

“There is nothing new and certainly nothing better in this ‘Better Way’ economic agenda. It is simply more of the same tired Republican talking points – anti-regulation, anti-science, pro-pollution at the expense of public health.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Member, House Committee On Science Space & Technology

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Celebrates the Bipartisan Passage of the ‘Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis’ Act

“H.R. 2646 is a demonstration of more than three years of collaboration between not only myself and Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA), the sponsor of the bill, but the many other members and organizations that came to the table to offer feedback, suggestions, and at times criticism. The end result is a bill that remains focused on enabling the most severely mentally ill to access the treatment they desperately deserve while allowing their family and caregivers to help them along the way.”

This legislation contains several necessary provisions including the establishment of an Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder. It eases our nation’s chronic shortage of psychiatric beds and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to clarify confusing HIPAA rules surrounding mental health patients. The legislation also increases grant programs that have proven results in helping individuals with serious mental illness gain access to treatment like Assisted Outpatient Treatment and Assertive Community Treatment.

As two of the few mental health providers serving in Congress at this time, Congressman Murphy and I have always been focused on the need of the severely mentally ill. While the homeless and prison populations are particularly vulnerable to mental illness, they are the individuals that get the least amount of attention and access to mental health services. Through our work, we have gained a deep understanding of patient needs. Right now, those needs are not being met. I am hopeful that this bill will be a framework to help us move the needle forward on mental health treatment in America. We still have a long way to go, but the passage of this legislation is certainly a big step forward.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Honors The 51st Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act

“Fifty one years ago, President Johnson signed into law one of the greatest guardians of American democracy, the Voting Rights Act. Since the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court three years ago, voters throughout our country have seen more restrictive voting laws. Right here at home in Texas, we have seen the elderly, minorities, and students blatantly disenfranchised by restrictive voter ID laws.” 

  “ We in Congress have a responsibility to ensure our democracy does not take a step backward, and we must start by renewing the Voting Rights Act. Too many people throughout the history of our Nation have given their lives to ensure the right to vote for every American. I join my Democratic colleagues in calling upon House Republican Members to support bipartisan legislation to fully restore the protections of the Voting rights Act. Free and fair elections, where every person’s vote counts, are the foundation our democracy.” - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Speaks Out Against Donald Trump's Dangerous Rhetoric

"This Election Day, America faces a simple choice between two individuals. While Donald Trump and his employees were busy denying apartments to minority applicants, Hillary Clinton was fighting to desegregate schools so that all students, no matter their ethnicity, had an equal opportunity to a quality education. While Donald Trump questions the motives of a federally appointed judge due to their ethnicity; Hillary and I promote the idea of diversifying professions where minorities are underrepresented. And while Donald Trump has the nerve to propose a religious ideological test for individuals wishing to enter the United States; Citizens across this country including Secretary Clinton and myself believe that immigrants can contribute to move our country forward, regardless of their religion.

Over the past thirty years, I have come to know Secretary Clinton and have had the opportunity to work with her on a range of issues such as civil rights, health care, immigration, and environmental protection. She has a long track record of demonstrated leadership on many issues and is hands down the most qualified candidate to ever seek the presidency. Her hard work and list of accomplishments speak for themselves. For these reasons, I am proud to endorse Secretary Clinton for President.

Simply put, Donald Trump fails to exemplify anything that makes America great; instead, he promotes the same hateful rhetoric of white supremacists and right-wing extremists. Secretary Clinton on the other hand provides us an opportunity to build on the hard work of President Obama and continue to make this country greater. As a diverse nation we can and should only go forward Please join me in supporting Hillary Clinton for President." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson's Mental Healthcare Bill Would Move Assistance To Families During Mental Health Crisis

By now, many of us are informed with a tragic story of Jeff Cornick, who suffered from bipolar commotion and strangled himself in his jail dungeon on his 46th birthday.

Why didn’t Cornick get a diagnosis he desperately needed? He was involuntarily committed 3 times in a final several years of his life. But, on release, Cornick would fundamentally never follow by with his medical appointments and eventually turn into psychosis that once again compulsory hospitalization or resulted in another confront with a police. His final confront with a rapist probity complement left behind a family.

The many comfortless partial of Cornick’s story is that he is not an curiosity in America’s mental health system.

There are scarcely 10 million other Americans who also onslaught with critical mental illness, including critical depression, bipolar commotion and schizophrenia. Many of them are also going untreated, ensuing in incarceration, violence, homelessness and sometimes, like in Cornick’s case, genocide — a list of sorrows is long.

For years, a series of mentally ill prisoners in America has consistently climbed. In Iowa, there are scarcely 3 times some-more people behind bars than receiving diagnosis in a hospital. But this creates sense; a state usually has 10 percent of a beds necessary to accommodate a needs of a race with critical mental illness — among a misfortune ranking in a United States.

It was good documented that Cornick had mixed encounters with military officers before his final detain in 2015. This is not odd for people with critical mental illness, though infrequently a formula of these encounters are tragic. It has been widely reported that people with untreated critical mental illness are 16 times some-more expected to be killed after being stopped by military than other individuals. Those with a critical mental illness series usually 1 in 50 people, though paint during slightest 1 in 4 deadly law coercion encounters

Meanwhile, a check to assistance a millions of Americans who also humour is stalled in Congress since Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, a member of a House Energy and Commerce Committee, is refusing to join more than 180 bipartisan co-sponsors, including Rep. David Young, R-Iowa.

Introduced by Reps. Tim Murphy and Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 focuses reforms where they are indispensable a many by fostering evidence-based care, augmenting a series of psychiatric beds and lenient caregivers underneath HIPAA remoteness laws.

The law would assistance forestall unnecessary pang by those with mental illness behind bars by ensuring that people who need diagnosis get it before they turn caught in a rapist probity complement by compelling assisted outpatient treatment — a module proven to revoke hospitalization, homelessness and bonds while obscure a costs of caring for people with critical mental illness.

SOURCE: Des Moines Register

Congresswoman Johnson Played By Cicely Tyson On "House Of Cards"

Cicely Tyson plays Doris Jones, a new character on the popular Netflix series House of Cardsthat is loosely based on U.S. Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson.

In the show, the character of Claire Underwood, played by Dallas native Robin Wright, plans to run for the 30th District seat — represented in Congress by Johnson in the real world — and thinks she can persuade Jones to support her candidacy when Jones retires.

In the real world, Johnson has held the District 30 seat since 1993, when it was created through redistricting. Johnson, now 80, won her 2016 primary in a landslide.

No spoilers here, but the fictional Claire Underwood might learn a lesson from Barbara Caraway, Johnson’s primary opponent in real life. Claire, you’re not getting the endorsement.

And some advice to Miss Tyson: EBJ may be 80, but try keeping up with her. She’s non-stop energy who never shows her frustration over serving on the science and technology committee with people who don’t believe in science. OK, she shows a little frustration. OK, draw it out of her and she has hysterically funny stories about them.

SOURCE: Dallas Voice, David Taffet

Congresswoman Johnson Hosts 13th Annual Eddie Bernice Johnson Math & Science Lecture Series

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosted the 13th installment of the University of Texas at Dallas’ “Eddie Bernice Johnson Math and Science Lecture Series” at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center in Dallas, Texas. This lecture series was started by the University of Texas at Dallas in an effort to expose Dallas-area high school students to career opportunities, and accomplished professionals in the disciplines of math and science.

“We’re not here today just to get you out of class or entertain you for an hour,” Congresswoman Johnson told the gathered students. “We’ve come today with a particular request from each of you. We are seeking your commitment to Science and Math, because we need you. Our nation needs your talent and your brain power. We need students from your diverse backgrounds, unique life experiences and creative prowess to ensure that our nation remains globally competitive.”

High school students at Townview were able to hear and learn from two of NASA’s bright and rising coming stars. Astronaut Tyler Hague, a member of 2013 NASA astronaut class, spoke to the students about his journey to becoming an astronaut and telling the students that they could follow him and others into the space program. "Your personal journey begins where you start, and each of you can go anywhere," said Astronaut Hague. "Dream big and don't give up."

The keynote address was given by Vanessa Wyche, the Assistant Director of Technical and Management Integration for Johnson Space Center. She also shared her career journey with the students. Assistant Director Wyche explained why STEM is so integral for high school students and for the pursuit of careers in the future.

"I decided that I wanted to pursue a STEM career when I went to college," said Vanessa E. Wyche. " I worked on the space shuttle and helped to assemble the space station. Our country needs the minds and talents of students such as you so that we can continue the exploration of space which is vital to our nation's future growth and development."

Congresswoman Johnson Wins Landslide Victory In The Democratic Primary

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has won a landslide victory in the March, 1st Democratic Primary.

"I thank the voters of Texas 30th Congressional District for their continued support. I will continue to fight for quality education, clean environment, access to affordable healthcare, improved transportation and infrastructure, workers rights and civil rights for all Americans.

Photo by Andy Jacobsohn, Dallas Morning News

Congresswoman Johnson Hosts 21st Annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson hosted her 21st Annual Prayer Breakfast at the Music Hall in Fair Park. This year’s keynote address was given by the newly elected mayor of Houston, the Honorable Sylvester Turner. The 2016 theme of the prayer breakfast was “Victory in the Community: Winning Together as One.”

"Prayer has carried me during the years that I have served in Congress," said Congresswoman Johnson during her remarks to the gathering of faith leaders. "I want to thank each of you for your prayers, and for what you do each day to assist the people of our community. We must continue to use forums like this one to pool our efforts to continue to help all those in need in North Texas."

“I am mayor now, because people prayed for me,” Mayor Turner said during his keynote address. “We… are all Texans, regardless of our religious backgrounds. We must all come together to better serve our community, because together we win. We, as leaders in our communities, have to believe in our people. We have to not only pray for them but we must continue to fight for them. The changes and improvements we all seek for our communities can only come if we work together.”

The breakfast was attended by more than 150 leaders from the North Texas faith community. Clergy members from the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities gathered for the breakfast. The event served as a time for all the various leaders to offer prayers for the citizens of North Texas and discuss ways that the believers of different faiths could collaborate to better serve the citizens of their communities. 

Congresswoman Johnson Celebrates Detection Of Gravitational Waves

“The story of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory – or LIGO – is a story about the talent, creativity, and perseverance of U.S. scientists and engineers. It is a story about the 65-year commitment of the National Science Foundation to high-risk, basic research. And it is a story about what we stand to lose as a nation if we fail to maintain faith in our scientists, and in the scientific process exemplified by the National Science Foundation that is the envy of nations around the world." 
- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed By Laborers' International Union

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has received the endorsement of Laborers' International Union - Southwest District Council. Laborers' International Union represents general laborers on pipeline work, new construction, maintenance, public employees, hazardous waste removal, environmental remediation, demolition, nuclear plants, refineries, industrial and commercial plants and more. In their endorsement, Southwest District Council's Assistant Business Manager Jeremy Hendricks thanked Congresswoman Johnson for her commitment to bettering the lives of working men and women in Texas."  

                                   




"I am proud to have received the endorsement of the Laborers' International Union - Southwest District Council. I will continue to fight for the highest workplace safety, health and training standards as well as the fair wages and benefits that allow Americans to build a better life." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

A Special Message From President Barack Obama

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Congresswoman Johnson Addresses Senior Class Of W.W. Samuel High School

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was the special guest speaker for the Class of 2016 at Dallas ISD’s W.W. Samuell High School. The special assembly was to focus on education and preparing for life after high school.

“Education is a lifelong process,” Congresswoman Johnson told the students of W.W. Samuell High School. “It's important that when you leave here, you are prepared for the next phase of your education, whether you choose to attend trade school or college. Remember this phrase 'deferred gratification.' That means you will often have to postpone what you want to do at a specific time in order to do what needs to be done to ensure that you receive a greater benefit in the future. Transcripts stay with you forever. There is no excuse for not achieving.”

Congresswoman Johnson spoke about her journey through school and what pushed her to seek public office and shared insight into what her job entails. She concluded her presentation by inviting students to stand with her and share their post-graduation plans with their classmates.

SOURCE: Focus Daily News

Three Cheers To Congresswoman Johnson

To Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson —

We applaud Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s strong leadership as the top Democrat the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She constantly stands up for public health and speaks against dangerous attempts to undermine the EPA’s ability to protect the air we breathe and the water we drink and to address climate change.

Most recently, the committee’s climate-change-denying leadership tried to challenge the historic international agreement in Paris. Nearly 200 countries came together to tackle the climate crisis.

As Johnson stated during the hearing, we must not simply address problems as they occur but rather have a proper framework for proactive international action. She added that solving our critical environmental concerns can still give the private sector the space to invest, innovate and inspire.

Elizabeth Doyel, Austin, executive director of the Texas League of Conservation Voters

SOURCE: Dallas Morning News

Congresswoman Johnson Receives 100% Score From Defenders Of Wildlife

Congresswoman Johnson has received a 100% score from Defenders of Wildlife for the 1st session of the 114th Congress. Defenders Of Wildlife's Conservation Report Card measures a Member of Congress leadership and voting record on issues including wildlife and habitat conservation, Endangered Species Act, National Parks, and Global Climate Change.

                                      

"I am very proud to have received a 100% score from Defenders of Wildlife. I have worked hard in Congress to author and support legislation that improves our environment and protects endangered species and their habitats. As Ranking Member of the House Committee On Science, Space & Technology, I am committed to fighting global climate change and to bring increased awareness to this critical issue that effects everyone." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Receives 100% Score From Pro Choice America

Congresswoman Johnson has received a 100% Score from NARAL Pro Choice America for the 1st session of the 114th Congress. NARAL considered several issues in their scoring process including a Member of Congress voting record in support of woman's right to choose, a woman's right to access to birth control, a woman's access to sex education, a woman's access to a healthy pregnancy. 








"I am proud to have received a 100% score from Pro Choice America. I will continue to support a woman's Constitutional right to access quality healthcare, birth control, and the right to choose." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson 

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed By United Association Of Plumbers & Pipefitters

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has received the endorsement of United Association, Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders, & Service Techs, Local 100. In their endorsement Local 100 Business Manager, Craig Berendzen said, "Congresswoman Johnson has stood with us on issues concerning safety, training, wages and benefits. She has always been there for us and we will be there for her in her re-election to United States Congress."    

"I am delighted to have received the endorsement of United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 100.  I believe that we must continue to fight for the highest workplace safety, health and training standards as well the fair wages and benefits that allow Americans to build a better life." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed BY AFGE

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has received the endorsement of American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437 (AFL-CIO). In his endorsement, Local 2437 President Donald Burrell said, "As a Member of Congress, representing the 30th District of Texas, Representative Johnson has placed her faith in America's working men and women to lead our country to economic recovery and to our full potential as a nation. With my endorsement today, I affirm our faith in her - and pledge to work with her through the election and next term to restore fairness, security and shared prosperity."

                                            

"Representative Johnson has been a great friend to AFGE Local 2437 and VANTHCS (where she was once employed) its veterans and employees. She has supported AFGE in our efforts to improve working conditions, benefits and pay. She has steadfastly opposed the efforts of the Republicans to use Federal employees as a piggy bank to pay more privileges for the 1%. She has supported President Obama as he took America from the brink of a second Great Depression by pressing Congress to pass the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, which saved or created 3.6 million jobs. She has been a champion comprehensive health insurance reform, which set the nation on a path toward health security that had eluded our country for nearly a 100 years. Representative Johnson has earned the support of working people for re-election and we are happy to endorse her."

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"As a dues paying union member, I am proud to have received the endorsement of American Federation of Government Employees Local 2437. I have always considered myself a part of the labor movement and I will continue to work hard to create and support legislation that stands up for working class Americans and to fight for protections like a safer workplace, unemployment insurance, child labor laws, and workers compensation ." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed by Texas State Representative Eric Johnson

 "Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has dedicated her life to public service. She has served our community and our nation with tremendous grace. She has long served as a role model for me and I am proud to support her."  - Texas State Representative Eric Johnson

                                      

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed By Mexican American Democrats Of Texas, CAUSA Chapter

 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has received the endorsement of Mexican American Democrats of Texas CAUSA. Mexican American Democrats of Texas is a statewide organization of Democrats founded in 1975 to promote the interests of Mexican Americans. In their endorsement Mexican American Democrats considered several issues including experience, domestic violence, drugs, immigration reform, women's rights, LGBT rights, and income disparity.

                                     

"I am proud to have received the endorsement of Mexican American Democrats of Texas - CAUSA Chapter. Throughout my career in public service I have worked to create and support legislation that protects the rights of all Americans. I will continue to fight to build a society that values diversity and embraces our common values." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed By Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1338

 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has received the endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1338 (AFL-CIO). In their endorsement, Local 1338 President Kenneth Day said, " I am proud to say that ATU Local 1338 is glad to support The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson in her re-election for U.S. Congress. Congresswoman Johnson stood with transit workers and riders during consideration of the surface transportation bill. The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act includes critical safety provisions that will save the lives of public transportation workers and passengers, addresses the bus crisis, and initiates some important workforce development programs and the much support she has given to DART's Employees. We are extremely grateful to Congresswoman Johnson for prioritizing our issues."




"I am proud to have received the endorsement of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1338 whose members are the bus drivers, rail operators, mechanics, station attendants, and other support personnel who make safe and efficient public transportation possible. As Senior Ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, I have worked hard author and sponsor legislation that will create a world class transportation system for Dallas, Texas and the Nation. I will continue to stand up for the fair treatment of transit industry workers, their health and safety and their right to a decent living." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Congresswoman Johnson Endorsed By Progressive Voters League

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has received the endorsement of Progressive Voters League. Progressive Voters League is one of the oldest political organizations for African Americans in Texas.









"I am honored to receive the endorsement of Progressive Voters League. I will continue to fight for our shared Democratic values and the people of the 30th Congressional District." - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson