Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPOINTED TO KEY AGRICULTURE AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN 118TH CONGRESS
March 8, 2023
Press Release
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. The Agriculture Committee will oversee the development of the upcoming Farm Bill, a reauthorization of federal programs related to agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs.
The Congressman also serves as the top Democrat and Ranking Member on the U.S.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural Development
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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
Press Release
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. The college will use the funds to recruit individuals into allied health professions with the overall goal of addressing the nursing shortage throughout Southwest Georgia.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHealthcare
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Leesburg, GA, to Mayor Billy Breeden representing the $949,146 he secured in federal funds for the city’s clean water infrastructure development that will support a recreational complex project.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $949,146 CHECK TO THE CITY OF LEESBURG FOR PUMP STATION AND CLEAN WATER PROJECT
February 23, 2023
Press Release
LEESBURG, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the City of Leesburg representing the $949,146 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the city as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The city will use the funds to install a pump station, clean water lines, and Ultraviolet Treatment System at its wastewater treatment plant.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Americus, GA, representing the $367,362 he secured in federal funds for the Southwest Georgia Children’s Alliance, Inc. to support its child abuse treatment and prevention program.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $367,362 CHECK TO SWGA CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS
February 23, 2023
Press Release
AMERICUS, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance, Inc. representing the $367,362 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the organization as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance, Inc.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop visits Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc. to announce the $5,000,000 in federal funds he helped secure that will be used to replenish housing lost to Hurricane Michael and recent tornadoes.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNES $5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR MT. OLIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. TO HELP REPLENISH HOUSING LOST TO HURRICANE MICHAEL, RECENT TORNADOES
February 23, 2023
Press Release
ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) visited the Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc. to announce the $5,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman along with Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” to Medical College of Georgia’s Dean David Hess, MD, in Albany, GA, representing FY23 federal funds for MCG's Southwest Campus
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $2 MILLION CHECK TO AUGUSTA UNIVERITY’S SOUTHWEST CAMPUS OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GA TO HELP PROVIDE MORE PHYSICIANS TO RURAL AREAS
February 21, 2023
Press Release
ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to Augusta University's Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) representing the $2,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the campus as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHealthcare
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Albany, GA, representing the $1,850,000 he secured in federal funds for the Boys & Girls Club to make improvements to their facilities in Albany, Montezuma, and Plains, Georgia.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1.85 MILLION TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOR FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
February 16, 2023
Press Release
ALBANY, GA – On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Boys and Girls Club of Albany, Inc. representing $1,850,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for them as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The funds will be used by the Boys and Girls Club to make improvements to its facilities in Albany, Montezuma, and Plains.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHousing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Camilla, GA, representing the $3,941,986 he secured in federal funds for the Southwest GA Regional Commission to help local governments update their emergency communications equipment.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $3.9 MILLION CHECK TO SWGA REGIONAL COMMISSION TO HELP COUNTIES UPGRADE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
February 16, 2023
Press Release
CAMILLA, GA– On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission representing the $3,941,986 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the organization as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission will use the funds to help Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth Counties purchase interoperable P25 radio system equipment.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentJobs & Workforce
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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Dawson, GA, representing the $1,000,000 he secured in federal funds for a workforce training program operated by the Golden Triangle Resources Conservation and Development Council.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1 MILLION CHECK TO GOLDEN TRIANGLE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING
February 13, 2023
Press Release
DAWSON, GA – On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council (RCDC) representing $1,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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Appropriations

Congressman Bishop is a senior leader on the U.S. House of Representatives' Appropriations Committee. He serves as the Ranking Member, top Democrat, on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. He is also a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies as well as the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.