Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes
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April 20, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga.
March 28, 2022
Today, House Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs praised President Biden's 2023 budget request.
March 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
March 10, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), applauded the passage of H.R. 2471, government funding legislation that he co-authored which provides discretionary funding for all federal departments and agencies as well as military, humanitarian, and economic assistance to Ukraine.
February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the adoption of a short-term, continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and serving the American people through early March. The measure was necessary as Congressional Democrats continue to work towards a final, full-year funding bill with their Republican colleagues.
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. It is a comprehensive, strategic bill that will power the success of America's workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete – and win – on the world stage.
October 19, 2021
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is awarding $287,195 in funds to Albany, Americus, Columbus, and Macon, Georgia through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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October 6, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, led the U.S.
July 20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) successfully directed $7.2 million to Albany-area projects in this year's Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
July 20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured $1.5 million for the Georgia Family Connection Partnership in the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health and Human Resources, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act which was approved by the House Appropriations last week and will now be considered by the full U.S.