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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), led the U.S. House of Representatives in a moment of silence following the passing of Congressman David Scott (GA-13). Following the moment of silence, he released this statement:
ALBANY, Ga. – On Saturday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) hosted a reception to honor the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. The event was hosted at the Albany Museum of Art. The first-place winner’s art will be displayed in the underground walkway between the Cannon House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol. This walkway is commonly used by thousands of Americans, spotlighting artists and their talents to a wider audience.
ALBANY, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the news of Georgia State Senator Freddie Powell Sims’s decision to resign her seat to care for her husband, Norman, during this time of serious illness:
“State Senator Freddie Powell Sims has been more than a lawmaker — she has been a tireless advocate, a compassionate leader, and a friend of longstanding whose decades of service have left an indelible mark on communities across Georgia’s 12th Senatorial District.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. released the following statement on the retirement of his longtime friend and public servant, State Senator Ed Harbison:
PHOTO: The 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winning Artwork on Display Alongside Other Winning Artwork from Georgia's Congressional Delegation
ALBANY, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) invites high school students from Georgia’s Second Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passing of civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson:
“My wife, Vivian, and I were deeply saddened to learn that our friend of longstanding, Reverend Jesse Jackson, had passed.
WASHINGTON – This week, the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, led by U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-18), and Pete Sessions (TX-17), introduced a resolution celebrating Scouting America Day.
Scouting America was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, on February 8, 1910. Since then, millions of young men and women have joined Scouting and have learned the values of patriotism, courage, and self-reliance.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) urged the Trump Administration to reverse course on its recent decision to cancel billions of dollars in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants. These grants provide resources for overdose prevention, addiction recovery, and mental health services and support local courts, healthcare providers, and community organizations that take on these challenges.
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) shared the following statement upon the passing of Bishop Reginald Jackson:
“Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson was a revered leader and a steadfast advocate for justice, equality, and compassion. His unwavering commitment to serving both our faith community and the broader society has left an indelible mark on countless lives both in Georgia and beyond.
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel:
“As the Jewish community gathers around the world to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot, we pause to remember the nearly 1,200 Israelis who were killed two years ago today when the terrorist group Hamas launched its savage attack.