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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. Both bills, in their present form, are ultimately harmful and counterproductive to America’s well-being and military readiness.

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed Services
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Congressman Bishop delivers opening remarks during the House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill

Congressman Bishop delivers opening remarks during the House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES DRACONIAN CUTS THAT JEOPARDIZE AMERICAN AGRICULTURE, RURAL COMMUNITIES
June 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, opposed the Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies during its consideration by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes
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Congressman Bishop delivers remarks at subcommittee markup of FY24 Ag, Rural Development, & FDA funding bill
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS OPPOSITION TO REPUBLICAN CUTS TO USDA LOANS, FARM SERVICE AGENCY, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
May 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies – and all subcommittee Democrats – opposed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill offered by the Majority. The bill passed on a party-line vote and now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LAMENTS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CUTS TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE IN FY 2024 BUDGET AFTER SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
May 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. opposed the markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) House Appropriations bill. It now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed ServicesVeterans
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Americus, GA, to the Rosalynn Carter Institute which represents the $1,020,047 the Congressman secured in federal funds to help RCI improve Alzheimer’s caregiving.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1,020,047 CHECK TO ROSALYN CARTER INSTITUTE TO HELP FAMILIES COPING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
March 31, 2023
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AMERICUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) which represents the $1,020,047 in federal funding that he secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The funding will be used to expand support for and increase awareness of Georgia Alzheimer's caregivers through RCI's Dealing with Dementia program.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesSenior CitizensHealthcare
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Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations: Community Project Funding Requests & Disclosures
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Georgia's Second Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, each member of the U.S. House of Representatives may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2024 – although only a handful may actually be funded.
Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Colquitt, GA, representing the $161,167 he secured in federal funds for the Miller Baker Emergency Communications Center to update its 911 emergency consoles
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $161,167 CHECK TO MILLER & BAKER COUNTY TO REPLACE OBSOLETE 911 EQUIPMENT
March 15, 2023
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COLQUITT, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check at the Miller County Commission offices which represent the $161,167 in federal funding that the Congressman secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesPublic Service & Crime PreventionDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPOINTED TO KEY AGRICULTURE AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN 118TH CONGRESS
March 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – It was announced today that Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has been appointed to serve on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in the 118th Congress. The Agriculture Committee will oversee the development of the upcoming Farm Bill, a reauthorization of federal programs related to agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs.
The Congressman also serves as the top Democrat and Ranking Member on the U.S.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural Development
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Albany, GA, to Albany Technical College President Dr. Emmett Griswold which represents the $1,000,000 the Congressman secured in federal funds to help it address the nursing shortage in SW Georgia.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1 MILLION CHECK TO ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO HELP ADDRESS NURSING SHORTAGE IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
February 23, 2023
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ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to Albany Technical College representing the $1,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the college as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The college will use the funds to recruit individuals into allied health professions with the overall goal of addressing the nursing shortage throughout Southwest Georgia.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHealthcare
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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. The city will use the funds to install a pump station, clean water lines, and Ultraviolet Treatment System at its wastewater treatment plant.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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