Congressman Johnson spoke on patent reform's importance for innovation at the Innovation Alliance event on May 11, 2026.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Johnson addresses patent reform: On May 11, 2026, Congressman Hank Johnson delivered a keynote speech to the Innovation Alliance, emphasizing the need for patent reform to benefit individual inventors rather than large corporations. He highlighted the historical intent of the patent system to promote innovation for all Americans and criticized recent administrative changes that have weakened the system.
Focus on accessibility and enforcement: Johnson pointed out that innovation thrives when opportunities are accessible, arguing that the current patent landscape is complicated by recent Supreme Court rulings and administrative changes. He emphasized the importance of reliable patents for securing investment, as well as the necessity of restoring preliminary injunctions in patent litigation through his support of the Restore Act.
Concerns over the USPTO's direction: The congressman criticized the prior administration's impact on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), citing reduced workforce morale and the cancellation of outreach initiatives. Johnson called for consistent leadership and legislative solutions to stabilize the patent system, stressing that true innovation should not be vulnerable to the political landscape.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. Fundraising
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. recently disclosed $40.9K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 7th, 2026. This was the 216th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 61.5% came from individual donors.
Johnson disclosed $18.0K of spending. This was the 385th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Johnson disclosed $93.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 254th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. is worth $32.5K, as of May 11th, 2026. This is the 474th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Johnson has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.:
- H.R.7766: Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
- H.R.6092: Constitutional Accountability Act
- H.R.6091: Bivens Act of 2025
- H.R.5350: FAIR Act of 2025
- H.R.4678: RAP Act of 2025
- H.R.3544: Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025
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2026 Georgia's 4th Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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