Press Releases
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HONORS COMMITMENT TO SERVICE MEMBERS
May 21, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop (GA-02) supported on three measures to assist veterans in their efforts to reenter civilian life. H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013; H.R. 570, the American...
BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE IRS
May 21, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued a statement regarding the recent national discussion surrounding the Internal Revenue Services’ examination of 501(c)(4) organizations. “It is the job of the Internal...
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2014 MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS BILL MARK-UP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after the Subcommittee...
THE MILITARY COALITION ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF BISHOP’S H.R. 333, 'DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT'
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Military Coalition, a consortium of 33 uniformed services and veterans associations representing more than 5.5 million members, announced their strong support and full endorsement of H.R. 333, the Disabled Veterans Tax...
BISHOP WORKS TO STOP AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FURLOUGHS, CLEAR COMMERCIAL AVIATION TRAFFIC
Apr 26, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) issued a statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1765, the Reducing Air Flight Delays Act. H.R. 1765 will provide the Secretary of Transportation with the flexibility to transfer...
BISHOP ADVOCATES FOR A STRONG FORT BENNING
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, submitted comments to the United...
BISHOP COMMEMORATES LEGACY OF 1963 BOMBING AT 16TH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Apr 24, 2013
Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 360, a bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia...
BISHOP QUESTIONS SECRETARY SHINSEKI ON VA CLAIMS BACKLOG, HEALTH RECORDS
Apr 19, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee of Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, participated in a Subcommittee hearing regarding...
BISHOP VOTES TO PROTECT AMERICANS AGAINST CYBER-ATTACKS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today and earlier this week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to protect everyday Americans and strengthen domestic industry against cyber attacks by reinforcing federal cyber security efforts. Today, Congressman...
BISHOP ADVOCATES FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH
Apr 17, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) spearheaded a bipartisan letter with Congressman Peter King (R-NY) in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Peer-Reviewed Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP). The funds will be...
