Disaster Relief & Preparedness

Extreme weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes, have caused significant damage to Middle & Southwest Georgia. These events can have lingering effects on families and communities. Congressman Bishop has worked hard in Congress to ensure residents and communities have resources to recover when natural disasters strike or large-scale accidents occur, overwhelming local and Georgia's state emergency resources. He also works with local leaders to help direct federal resources to improve water infrastructure and emergency services so that Georgians are better prepared for the future.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS FY23 FUNDING BILL TO PROTECT THE COUNTRY, MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFE, RESPOND TO NATURAL DISASTERS
June 24, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), supported the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security appropriations bill during its consideration by the full House Appropriations Committee. The funds in this bill will support a wide range of federal programs including, but not limited to, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityTransportation & Infrastructure
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES MILLER COUNTY EMERGENCY CENTER PROJECT IN FY23 HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING BILL
June 16, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce the inclusion of his community project funding request in the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security government funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesPublic Service & Crime PreventionDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityHousing and Community Development
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WTVY 4 CBS in Dothan, Alabama reports on Congressman Bishop securing funding two projects for Southwest Georgia in the Fiscal Year 2023 Ag funding bill
Georgia congressman to improve internet access and emergency services
June 15, 2022
In The News

Caroline Gerhart | WTVY 4 CBS (Dothan, AL)

Georgia congressman to improve internet access and emergency services
(video accompanying this article is located on the WTVY website)
-The projects will support the city of Donalsonville, Georgia in expanding their wireless, high-speed internet service.
DONALSONVILLE, Ga (WTVY) - Wednesday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesPublic Service & Crime PreventionAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop presides over the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES PROJECTS TO IMPROVE INTERNET ACCESS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA IN FY23 FUNDING BILL
June 15, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, introduced and led the subcommittee in approving its Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesPublic Service & Crime PreventionAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop testifies in front of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee regarding Water Resources and Development Act priorities for Middle and Southwest Georgia
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WATER & INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROJECTS VITAL TO MIDDLE & SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
June 8, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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Hurricane Preparedness
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BILL TO HONOR OUR COMMITMENT TO FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS
May 11, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act.
Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNOR KEMP’S AWARDING OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS FOR BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
February 4, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) highlighted several broadband infrastructure improvement projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and with local matching funds. The projects were announced by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, state leaders, and the state's Broadband Infrastructure Committee.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentJobs & WorkforceHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP WORKS TO HELP RESIDENTS RECEIVE FREE COVID-19 TESTS
January 26, 2022
Press Release
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Disaster Relief & Preparedness
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BISHOP STATEMENT ON STORMS AND TORNADOES ACROSS THE MIDWEST AND THE SOUTH
December 12, 2021
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding Friday night's devastating storms and tornadoes across the Midwest and the South:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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