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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BISHOP VOTES TO REVERSE USPS CHANGES
August 22, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, released the following statement after the full U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act:

Issues: Building Our Communities Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP GIVEN AMERICAN FARM BUREAU’S GOLDEN PLOW AWARD
August 4, 2020
Press Release

MACON, 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 after the American Farm Bureau Federation and Georgia Farm Bureau awarded him the Golden Plow Award, the highest honor given to sitting Members of Congress:

Issues: Agriculture & Rural Development Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP’S FY21 AGRICULTURE BILL PASSED BY FULL HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
July 9, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – 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 full House Appropriations Committee's passage of the Agriculture Subcommittee's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 spending bill:

Issues: Fiscal Responsibility Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP FIGHTS FOR LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS AND EXPANDED COVERAGE
June 29, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – 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 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act by the full U.S. House of Representatives:

Issues: Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Healthcare
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BISHOP VOTES TO END TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION FOR D.C. RESIDENTS
June 26, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act by the full U.S. House of Representatives:

Issues: Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP DEMANDS ANSWERS ABOUT UNACCESSIBLE UNEMPLOYMENT
June 18, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) sent a letter to Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler to ask why Georgians are experiencing long delays or unable to access Unemployment Insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused many citizens to lose their jobs.

Issues: Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Jobs & Workforce
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BISHOP FIGHTS FOR POLICE REFORM
June 8, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding his support for the Justice in Policing Act 2020:

Issues: Public Service & Crime Prevention Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP MOURNS 100,000 LIVES LOST TO COVID-19
May 27, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the deaths of 100,000 Americans from COVID-19:

Issues: Building Our Communities Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP SUPPORTS MORE FUNDING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, HOSPITALS, AND TESTING
April 23, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – 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 the fourth COVID-19 relief bill, H.R. 266:

Issues: Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP CAUTIONS AGAINST STATE REOPENING
April 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 upcoming reopening of Georgia's businesses:

Issues: Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy Business & Employers Jobs & Workforce Economy, Financial Services, & Trade Healthcare
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