Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

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.

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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 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.

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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.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

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.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations: Community Project Funding Requests & Disclosures

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

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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

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.

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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.

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