Legislation
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson has a proven record on the important issues facing Georgians. From tax relief to homeland security, Johnny's work in Congress reflects the values and interests of Georgia's families.
Johnny has always worked under the philosophy of "people before politics." Elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2004 after serving three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Johnny has set clear priorities:
- Bring tax relief to America's families and small businesses
- Strengthen America's military
- Succeed in the war on terror both at home and abroad
- Create a smaller and more accountable federal government
- Improve our schools through choice and accountability
- Reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in Georgia
During his tenure in Congress, Johnny has proven his leadership and delivered on many of these priorities. He worked with the Republican Leadership to pass the President's 2001 tax relief package, the largest tax cut in a generation, and is committed to making it permanent.
He has worked to strengthen our Armed Forces, and shown his commitment to those who have served our country both in the past and today.
He worked to pass legislation to create the new Department of Homeland Security, charged with the responsibility to secure our nation from terrorist threats.
He introduced legislation to reduce last minute, wasteful spending and is an original cosponsor of the Balanced Budget Resolution.
He was an original author of the President's No Child Left Behind Act, the most significant improvement to our education system in a generation.
And he has worked to enhance and maintain Georgia's roads, while also working for mass transit alternatives to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
The Senate leadership has named Johnny to serve on six Senate committees that have jurisdiction over education, healthcare, transportation, environment, ports, foreign policy, veterans’ affairs, jobs and small businesses. His committee assignments are:
Johnny Isakson has taken his conservative and principled leadership style to Washington to make life better for the citizens of Georgia. He is proud to serve under President George W. Bush and honored to represent the great state of Georgia.