Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy

Federal Budget, Appropriations, and Taxes

Congressman Bishop is a senior member and leader within the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. He supports a responsible federal budget which makes crucial investments in federal programs affect Americans' lives and draws its revenue from a tax code that is fair, balanced, and fiscally responsible both in the short and the long term. Read More.

Jobs & Workforce

Congressman Bishop works to promote federal investment in programs that build America and create good-paying jobs right here at home. He support education and workforce development as well as training programs – like the Turner Job Corps Center in Albany, GA – so that Americans are equipped for the jobs their communities need and so that America's labor force continues to be the engine that drives this country's 21st Century economy. Read More.

Business & Employers

Congressman Bishop supports efforts to expand small business access to capital and reducing overbearing regulatory burdens and unnecessary paperwork. He understands that small businesses are the cornerstone of local economies and help spur job creation across the country. Read More.

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GEORGIA DELEGATION REQUESTS EXPEDITED EMERGENCY DECLARATION APPROVAL FOR COUNTIES IN GEORGIA
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH / LA DECLARACION DE CONGRESISTA SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR POR EL MES DE HERENCIA HISPANA
September 14, 2018
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to celebrating individuals with roots that trace back to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean and recognizing the positive contributions that they have made to American culture and society.

Issues: Building Our Communities Helping Families Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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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
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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. The minibus conference report passed today includes the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (VA) FY19 Appropriations Acts.
Issues: Armed Services Veterans Fiscal Responsibility Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Disaster Relief & Preparedness Education Helping Families Housing and Community Development Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Business & Employers Jobs & Workforce Economy, Financial Services, & Trade Healthcare
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BISHOP SECURES TRANSFER OF EARLE MAY RECREATIONAL AREA TO CITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND OTHER GEORGIA PROVISIONS IN PASSAGE OF CONFERENCE REPORT FOR AMERICA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT
September 13, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured House passage of a number of Georgia focused provisions within the Conference Report for America's Water Infrastructure Act (S.3021). The Conference Report for America's Water Infrastructure Act passed the full U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. Final consideration by the U.S.
Issues: Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Jobs & Workforce Economy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON 9/11 ANNIVERSARY
September 11, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today to reflect on the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"The tragic impacts of September 11, 2001 resonate to this day. Our lives were forever changed. A battle that seemed so far away was suddenly at our doorsteps.
"However, on that day, the American people came together. We must remember this resilience and the dedication we showed to our fellow Americans during that most trying of times.
Issues: Building Our Communities Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP TACKLES FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT WITH COLUMBUS RESIDENTS
August 29, 2018
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COLUMBUS, GA – Last night, Columbus residents tried their hand at balancing the federal budget during a deficit reduction workshop held by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), in cooperation with the nonpartisan Concord Coalition, at the National Infantry Museum. During the event, participants were placed in the role of legislators and educated on the difficult balancing of priorities that is necessary to reduce the deficit and balance the budget.
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Jobs & Workforce
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RANKING MEMBER BISHOP SENDS LETTER TO FARM BILL CONFEREES HIGHLIGHTING PRIORITIES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES AND FARMERS IN GEORGIA AND NATIONWIDE
August 1, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, sent a letter to House and Senate leaders on the conference committee for the 2018 Farm Bill urging them to come to an agreement on the Farm Bill that provides certainty and relief to farmers, rural communities, and those who rely on our nation's food and nutrition programs.
This letter follows yesterday's vote by the U.S. Senate to proceed to conference on the 2018 Farm Bill.
Issues: Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Jobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMEN BISHOP AND SESSIONS INTRODUCE INNOVATIVE “EYE BONDS” BILL TO DRIVE RESEARCH TO CURE BLINDNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS
July 18, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-32) were joined by Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) in introducing groundbreaking "Eye Bonds" legislation, the Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases Act (H.R.
Issues: Armed Services Veterans Building Our Communities Senior Citizens Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Healthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $3.94 MILLION IN FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
July 11, 2018
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues: Building Our Communities Disaster Relief & Preparedness Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF HOUSE FARM BILL
June 21, 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, released the below statement on today's passage of the House version of the 2018 Farm Bill by the full U.S. House of Representatives in a vote of 213 to 211.
This is the second time the U.S. House has considered this legislation, which previously failed on the House floor in a vote last month.
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Housing and Community Development Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Jobs & Workforce
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