Education
Benjamin Franklin said, “an investment in education always pays the best dividends.” America is most successful when it taps the full range of its potential. It is vital that the nation’s schools and universities have the resources needed to prepare students while remaining affordable and accessible.
As a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Bishop has secured millions of dollars for education programs, including funding for new schools and libraries, after-school programs, STEM education initiatives, school nutrition and physical education programs, as well as family counseling and youth mentoring.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Bishop helped lead the effort to provide emergency funding to ensure that schools could operate safely and learning could continue.
Middle and Southwest Georgia also is home to several institutions of higher education, both private and public. This includes two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – Albany State University and Fort Valley State University. Congressman Bishop has ensured that these institutions have the resources they need to prepare their students for the twenty-first century economy.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) marked 100 days since the new House Democratic Majority was sworn in on January 3rd, highlighting swift legislative progress on core pillars of House Democrats' For The People legislative agenda.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the release of the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget Request:
"Yesterday, the President released his FY 2020 Budget Request. Similar to the past years, it proposes increases to defense spending at the expense of vital domestic programs. Having a better equipped and more prepared military is integral to our national defense; however, we must prioritize both our non-defense and defense needs.
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) invited high school students from Georgia's 2nd Congressional District to participate in the 37th Annual Congressional Art Competition.