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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BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE RECENT DEVASTATION CAUSED BY TORNADOES IN ALABAMA, FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA
March 5, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after tornadoes touched down in four states, resulting in the deaths of at least 23 people and causing a swath of destruction in its wake.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON CONTINUING RESOLUTION
December 20, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, delivered the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on the continuing resolution considered earlier this evening. Congressman Bishop opposed the legislation.
Issues:Armed ServicesFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON ARMY CORPS EXPEDITING DEBRIS REMOVAL IN MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
November 1, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement thanking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for taking action to expedite debris removal activities in Middle and Southwest Georgia.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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RANKING MEMBER BISHOP AND CHAIRMAN ADERHOLT SEND LETTER TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS LEADERSHIP URGING SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO HELP FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES RECOVER
October 30, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Chairman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), the leading members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, sent a letter to Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) and Ranking Member Nita Lowey (NY-17), the leading members of the full U.S.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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FEMA EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO INCLUDE CALHOUN, CLAY, LAURENS, RANDOLPH, SUMTER, TIFT, AND TURNER COUNTIES
October 25, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed today's amendment to the major disaster declaration for Georgia that expands coverage for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program to also include Calhoun, Clay, Laurens, Randolph, Sumter, Tift, and Turner counties.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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FEMA EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO INCLUDE CRISP, GRADY, LEE, MITCHELL, TERRELL, AND WORTH COUNTIES
October 17, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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FEDERAL MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION ISSUED FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
October 15, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed the major disaster declaration issued by the President late yesterday for counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia struck by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FOLLOWING HURRICANE MICHAEL
October 11, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed the Federal Emergency Declaration issued by the President for counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia struck by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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GEORGIA DELEGATION REQUESTS EXPEDITED EMERGENCY DECLARATION APPROVAL FOR COUNTIES IN GEORGIA
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF FY19 FUNDING PACKAGE FOR ENERGY AND WATER, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, AND MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
September 13, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the conference report for the first FY19 "minibus" government funding package (H.R. 5895). A minibus bill is a package of appropriations measures and provides funding for a number of, but not all, government departments, programs, and agencies.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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