Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES $500,000 FOR URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER COLUMBUS REVITALIZATION PROJECT

July 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) successfully directed $500,000 to the Urban League of Greater Columbus for the revitalization and beautification of its historic headquarters. The project will preserve the architectural and cultural character of the building as well as ensure the safety of the facilities so that the organization can better assist the public.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES $1 MILLION TO HELP BRING BUSINESSES TO BAINBRIDGE

July 19, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured $1 million for the City of Bainbridge in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which was approved on Friday by the House Appropriations Committee and will soon be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES $225,000 FOR PELHAM, GEORGIA TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS TECH FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

July 15, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured $225,000 for the City of Pelham, Georgia to be used for new communications technology that would support law enforcement and public safety entities as well as ensure that its system is interoperable with all public safety agencies in Georgia.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES $1 MILLION FOR MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS PROGRAM SERVING ALBANY AND RURAL SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

July 15, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured $1 million in funds for the Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA to purchase two mobile clinics. These clinics will be part of the Mobile Medical Units Program to help improve rural healthcare in Southwest Georgia. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which was approved today by the House Appropriations Committee. The full U.S.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $1.1 MILLION TO SUPPORT ROSALYNN CARTER INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS IN AMERICUS, GEORGIA

July 15, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesSenior CitizensHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HAILS FUNDING BILL THAT HELPS VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES

June 25, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Vice Chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon/VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 MilCon/VA appropriations bill. The funding bill is the product of months of bipartisan collaboration and provides $279.9 billion for programs which represents an increase of $28.1 billion – more than 10 percent – above 2021.

Issues:VeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO ADVANCE BILL FUNDING SMALL BUSINESS AND TAXPAYER SUPPORT PROGRAMS

June 25, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill after its markup in subcommittee. It includes $29.1 billion in discretionary funding, an increase of $4.8 billion over 2021. The bill now moves to the full Appropriations Committee for consideration.

"Our small businesses and taxpayers are weathering the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTaxesBusiness & EmployersEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade

BISHOP STATEMENT ON BIDEN BUDGET

April 9, 2021

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COLUMBUS, GA – 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 White House released the FY 2022 discretionary funding budget:

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy

BISHOP SUPPORTS WORKERS’ RIGHT TO UNIONIZE

March 9, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – 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 House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 842:

Issues:VeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare

BISHOP AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPION AWARD BY RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (RCAP)

February 24, 2021

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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 after the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), Inc. and its national network of six regional partners honored him with the 2021 Congressional Champion Award for his outstanding service, dedication, and tireless advocacy on behalf of rural communities and small towns across the nation:

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our Communities