Energy, Conservation, & Interior Department

I have long supported the development and exploration of domestic energy sources which will revitalize our economy, create millions of new jobs, lower energy bills, and strengthen our national security. I am a strong supporter of the Keystone XL pipeline, increased exploration of energy sources on federal lands and offshore, renewable energy research, and promoting rural electric cooperatives and nuclear energy.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO BAN STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE OIL SALES TO THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
January 12, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.R. 22, the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, which would prohibit the sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to the People's Republic of China, or any entity that is under ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill by a bipartisan vote of 331-97. The legislation now heads to the U.S.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES OVER $4.3 MILLION IN BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FUNDS TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR BUSES
October 27, 2022
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COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $4,345,000 in rebates to Middle and Southwest Georgia school districts for electric school buses they purchased.
Issues:EducationTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO PUT PEOPLE OVER POLITICS AND LOWER COSTS FOR FAMILIES
August 12, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported historic legislation that would put money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgia families while at the same time reduce the federal budget deficit by $300 billion to fight inflation.
"The Inflation Reduction Act puts people over politics, lowers costs, creates good-paying jobs, and builds safer communities for all Americans," said Congressman Bishop. "This bill will lower prescription drug costs, as well as keep health insurance premium costs low.
Issues:Fiscal DisciplineTaxesJobs & WorkforceHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HELPS LEAD FUNDING BILL TO HELP FAMILIES, SERVE VETERANS, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES
July 20, 2022
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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, helped lead debate on and approval of H.R. 8294, a Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations bill which covered several U.S. departments, agencies, and programs.
Issues:VeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS FY23 FUNDING BILL TO SUPPORT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, ADDRESS HYDRILLA
June 28, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill during its consideration by the full House Appropriations Committee. The bill included a measure that would improve the treatment and management of hydrilla, an invasive water plant which impacts waterways and their surrounding communities across the country, including Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO LOWER FOOD AND FUEL COSTS FOR GEORGIANS
June 16, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.R.7606, the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act which is a bipartisan legislative package to help lower prices for America's families in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump. Many of the measures in the bill were first considered in the House Agriculture Committee, of which Congressman Bishop is a member.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
November 19, 2021
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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
Press Release
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 CALLS FOR MORE COVID-19 RELIEF—SAYS TO DO NOTHING IS A DERELICTION OF DUTY
December 21, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – 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 regarding the passage of H.R. 133, the emergency COVID-19 relief and the FY21 funding bill by the full U.S House of Representatives:

Issues:VeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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BISHOP SUPPORTS MOVING FORWARD ACT
July 1, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Moving Forward Act by the full U.S. House of Representatives:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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