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Congressman Bishop leads the vote to pass the Beagle Brigade Act in the U.S. House
BISHOP, FERGUSON, KILDEE, & SMITH LEAD HOUSE APPROVAL OF THE BEAGLE BRIGADE ACT
December 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Dan Kildee (D-MI-08), and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) led U.S. House approval of S.759, the Beagle Brigade Act. The bill was approved by the U.S.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityHomeland Security
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REP. BISHOP, SEN. OSSOFF INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT AMERICAN PRODUCE FROM UNFAIRLY PRICED SEASONAL IMPORTS
August 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (GA) introduced the Protecting Our Produce Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The companion bills establish a pilot program to provide payments to certain U.S.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES NATIONAL DEFENSE AND FEDERAL FUNDING BILLS THAT UNDERMINE READINESS AND HARM AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
July 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against two bills, the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act and the proposed spending bill for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) covering Financial Services and General Government funding.

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed Services
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Leesburg, GA, to Mayor Billy Breeden representing the $949,146 he secured in federal funds for the city’s clean water infrastructure development that will support a recreational complex project.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $949,146 CHECK TO THE CITY OF LEESBURG FOR PUMP STATION AND CLEAN WATER PROJECT
February 23, 2023
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LEESBURG, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the City of Leesburg representing the $949,146 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the city as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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REPRESENTATIVES AUSTIN SCOTT, SANFORD BISHOP, AND DAVID SCOTT CELEBRATE RESOLUTION TO YEARS-LONG, BIPARTISAN BATTLE FOR GEORGIA’S PECAN FARMERS
February 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Austin Scott (GA-08), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee David Scott (GA-13), and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS CREATION OF COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE US-CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY COMPETITION
January 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.Res. 11, a resolution that creates a Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Issues:Armed ServicesForeign AffairsHomeland SecurityEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO AVERT NATIONAL RAIL SHUTDOWN
November 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported legislation to avert a national railroad shutdown and address outstanding concerns related to rail employee paid sick leave.
Issues:Transportation & InfrastructureEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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ASU gets almost $3M grant for better broadband access
November 2, 2022
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ASU gets almost $3M grant for better broadband access
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany State University was given almost $3 million in grant funding to expand broadband internet service.

The university was given a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant.

Congressman Sanford Bishop said broadband access is crucial to everyday life.
Issues:EducationHousing and Community DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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Albany State to receive $3 million broadband award
November 2, 2022
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Albany State to receive $3 million broadband award
ALBANY — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., announced a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant to Albany State University. The U.S.
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Congressman Bishop announces federal grant awarded to ASU for broadband
November 2, 2022
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Congressman Bishop announces federal grant awarded to ASU for broadband
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant to Albany State University (ASU) Wednesday.
Issues:EducationHousing and Community DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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