Armed Services

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BILL THAT INVESTS IN THE PEOPLE AND INDUSTRIES THAT MAKE AMERICA’S NATIONAL DEFENSE STRONG
July 14, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to approve H.R. 7900, the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill authorizes $839 billion in funds that will improve pay for service members and their families as well as be used to build, maintain, and innovate the weapons and resources that will allow the United States to confront security challenges, at home and abroad.
Issues:Armed ServicesHomeland Security
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Gray headed to the Naval Academy with help of Congressman Bishop
July 13, 2022
In The News

Staff | Cairo Messenger (Cairo, GA)

Gray headed to the Naval Academy with help of Congressman Bishop
A young Cairo woman is on her way to the U.S. Naval Academy. Alexis Gray earner an appointment to the prestigious military college and has already reported to Annapolis, Maryland to begin her Plebe Summer.

The 2021 graduate of Cairo High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 30, to begin her six weeks of basic midshipman training.
Issues:Armed ServicesBuilding Our CommunitiesEducation
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO STRENGTHEN SUPPLY CHAIN, REVITALIZE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING, INCREASE AMERICA’S SECURITY
February 4, 2022
Press Release
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. The bill was adopted by the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-210 and now heads to the U.S.
Issues:Armed ServicesFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHomeland SecurityEducationImmigrationJobs & Workforce
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Congressman Bishop introduces the Military Dependents School Eligibility Act
Rep. Sanford Bishop introduces Military Dependents School Eligibility Act
December 10, 2021
In The News

Dajhea Jones | WTVM 9 ABC (Columbus, GA)

Rep. Sanford Bishop introduces Military Dependents School Eligibility Act
(You can view a video of WTVM's coverage on its website)
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop is making strides to make it easier for local military families to qualify for school meal programs.

Representative Bishop joined other lawmakers to introduce the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act.
Issues:Armed ServicesEducation
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REPS. BISHOP, LEVIN, MCMORRIS RODGERS, AND HUDSON INTRODUCE BILL TO OPEN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM TO MILITARY FAMILIES
December 9, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to make it easier for military families to qualify for school meal programs.
Issues:Armed ServicesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPLAUDS ROBUST INVESTMENT IN ARMED FORCES, HIGHLIGHTS DEFENSE BILL SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA BASES
December 8, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to adopt S.1605, Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Issues:Armed ServicesForeign AffairsHomeland Security
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The Congressional Military Family Caucus 2021 Summit hosted by Co Chairs and Members of Congres, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. of Georgia and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington State
Congressional Military Family Caucus - 2021 Summit
The Congressional Military Family Caucus recognizes that when a service member joins the military, it is not a job - it is a family commitment to our country. Each year, the caucus hosts an annual summit to address the challenges faced by America's military families. This year's event was hosted on Thursday, October 14 from 9:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO REPEAL OUTDATED 2002 WAR AUTHORIZATION
June 17, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. The 2002 AUMF provided broad leeway for the President to conduct war following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Issues:Armed ServicesForeign AffairsHomeland Security
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BISHOP ANNOUNCES NEW JOBS IN ALBANY
October 21, 2020
Press Release

ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Vice Chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, announced 100 new jobs will be coming to Albany, Georgia, between now and early 2021 for Outdoor Network (ODN) in the former MacGregor Golf Facility at 1601 South Slappey Boulevard:

Issues:Armed ServicesJobs & Workforce
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ADVISORY: BISHOP AND MCMORRIS RODGERS WILL HOLD ANNUAL MILITARY FAMILY CAUCUS SUMMIT FRIDAY
October 7, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, will hold the annual Military Family Caucus Summit virtually this Friday from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.

WHO:

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