Armed Services
Georgia is home to over a dozen military bases and installations, including Fort Moore, Robins Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany. Congressman Bishop frequently works across the aisle to ensure America maintains a strong national defense with well-trained troops equipped with cutting-edge technology for the battlefields of the 21st Century.
As a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, and as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, Congressman Bishop is a proud supporter of the men and women of America's armed forces and their families. He will continue working to ensure that this nation's troops have the best weapons, body armor, equipment, materials, and family support to successfully accomplish their mission.
Each year, Congressman Bishop co-hosts the Congressional Military Family Caucus summit which provides a forum for military families and support organizations to discuss issues of concern and provide feedback on federal programs for military families.
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