Reps. Hank Johnson and Sydney Kamlager-Dove introduce the RAP Act to protect artists' First Amendment rights in legal contexts.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Hank Johnson and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove have reintroduced the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act), aimed at safeguarding artists' First Amendment rights. The bill seeks to prevent the wrongful use of artistic expression as evidence in criminal and civil cases, particularly concerning rap lyrics.
Johnson emphasized that the legislation is overdue, stating, "For too long, artists—particularly young Black artists—have been unfairly targeted by prosecutors." Kamlager-Dove echoed this sentiment, calling for the recognition of creative expression as not merely evidence in court but fundamental to free speech.
With more than 820 instances of artistic works used against artists in legal contexts identified, the RAP Act aims to create a presumption limiting such uses in court. Various industry groups and supporters have voiced their backing, highlighting concerns that these practices disproportionately affect marginalized artists.
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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 July 24th, 2025. This is the 433rd 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.4678: To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to limit the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant, and for other purposes.
- H.R.3544: Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025
- H.R.3513: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
- H.R.3449: Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
- H.R.3150: TRUST Act
- H.R.1929: JUDGES Act of 2025
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. Fundraising
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. recently disclosed $103.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 608th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 15.3% came from individual donors.
Johnson disclosed $85.1K of spending. This was the 561st most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Johnson disclosed $126.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 747th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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