Economy, Financial Services, & Trade
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November 2, 2022
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded a $2,997,777 Connecting Minority Communities Program grant to Albany State University (ASU) Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Commerce program is overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and focuses on providing and expanding broadband internet service and equipment for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions. The funds can also be used to hire and train IT personnel.
July 20, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) introduced H.R.8432, the Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 in the House of Representatives. The legislation would provide permanent authorization for the National Detector Dog Training Center, located in Newnan, Georgia. The center extensively trains detector dogs and their U.S.
July 14, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $135,424 to the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport through its Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
June 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
June 29, 2022
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that two of his community project funding requests have been included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee bill which was approved by the subcommittee last week.
June 23, 2022
Last week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management. The legislation also includes provisions requested by Congressman Bishop that will improve water infrastructure in Middle and Southwest Georgia.
It was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming, bipartisan support.
June 16, 2022
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.
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June 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management. The legislation also includes provisions requested by Congressman Bishop that will improve water infrastructure in Middle and Southwest Georgia. It was approved by the U.S.
January 6, 2022
Lake Seminole is one of the largest natural resources in Southwest Georgia, affecting almost all aspects of life. That said, it is understandable that many people would be heavily invested in maintaining the upkeep of the lake. Local news outlets have previously reported on the efforts of Seminole County resident John Petrie, who has been meeting with the county commissioners of Seminole and Decatur County to secure cooperation and letters of support to send to Senator Sanford Bishop. But Mr.
January 5, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the Biden Administration's announced victory in a trade dispute with Canada related to dairy restrictions. The announcement made by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai highlights the first dispute settlement under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).