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 WORKS TO HELP RESIDENTS RECEIVE FREE COVID-19 TESTS
January 26, 2022
Press Release
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator to draw attention to an issue some residents in Middle and Southwest Georgia are having when trying to request their free COVID-19 testing kits through www.covidtests.gov.
"With the surge of COVID infections, we need to empower Americans to prevent the spread of the virus. Knowing if you are infected can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
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:

"My heartfelt prayers go out to all those impacted by Friday's tornadoes. I am grateful to the first responders who are working tirelessly to find the missing, clearing debris, and caring for the injured.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
November 19, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) made a commitment to a historic investment in American families by helping secure passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The bill addresses housing, healthcare, and education and provides investments in our national security, veterans, and our rural communities.
Issues:VeteransTaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO PASS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL THAT WILL BRING OVER $10.5 BILLION TO GEORGIA
November 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) helped secure $550 billion in new federal investment in surface infrastructure, high-speed internet, and the environment by sending H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to President Biden for his signature. It will set the tone for the country's investment in roads, bridges, rail, airports, and ports.
Issues:TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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BISHOP, SCOTT URGE FEMA TO MAKE EMERGENCY RURAL TELECOM EQUIPMENT ELIGIBLE FOR HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDS
November 3, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Disaster Relief & Preparedness
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION EPA AWARD TO GA TECH TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM WILDLAND BURN EMISSIONS IN COLUMBUS AND ALBANY
October 6, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1 million to Georgia Tech's College of Engineering to develop tactics to protect children from harmful emissions from controlled wildland burns.
Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentHealthcare
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COVID-19 Response | Emergency Rental Assistance Program

As of 2023 the Georgia Rental Assistance Program is no longer accepting new applications. The following information relates to an assistance program that was previously available for a period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPLAUDS $13 MILLION GRANT TO CORDELE FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORT
July 21, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded last week's $13,435,552 grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Georgia Department of Community Health in Cordele for testing and other COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The funds were made possible by the American Rescue Plan's Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP).
"We continue to face tremendous challenges in Southwest Georgia in fighting COVID-19.
Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessHealthcare
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Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. with SBA Administrator Guzman in Macon, GA
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP WELCOMES SBA ADMINISTRATOR TO DISCUSS PANDEMIC AID WITH MACON BUSINESS LEADERS
June 29, 2021
Press Release
MACON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S.
Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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BISHOP VOTES FOR MORE PANDEMIC RELIEF
February 27, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act, the latest coronavirus relief bill:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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