Federal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Georgia's Second Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, each member of the U.S. House of Representatives may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2023 – although only a handful may actually be funded.
April 24, 2022
Rep. Buddy Carter serves as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. serves as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 2nd congressional district.
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April 20, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Congressman Sanford Bishop made a stop in the Fountain City today to drop off a big check to one Columbus organization.
The congressman dropped a check for $500,000 through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to go to the Urban League of Great Columbus.
March 28, 2022
Today, House Appropriations Subcommittee Chairs praised President Biden's 2023 budget request. Reactions from Cardinals are below.
Appropriations Committee Chair and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Rosa DeLauro
"Working people across the country are struggling to pay their bills and living paycheck-to-paycheck.
March 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement after Shalanda Young was confirmed by the Senate to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
"I am delighted and encouraged by the Senate's historic confirmation of Shalanda Young as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
March 10, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), applauded the passage of H.R. 2471, government funding legislation that he co-authored which provides discretionary funding for all federal departments and agencies as well as military, humanitarian, and economic assistance to Ukraine.
February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the adoption of a short-term, continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and serving the American people through early March. The measure was necessary as Congressional Democrats continue to work towards a final, full-year funding bill with their Republican colleagues. The funding bill was adopted by a bipartisan vote of 272-162 and now heads to the U.S.
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. It is a comprehensive, strategic bill that will power the success of America's workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete – and win – on the world stage. The bill was adopted by the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-210 and now heads to the U.S.
October 19, 2021
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is awarding $287,195 in funds to Albany, Americus, Columbus, and Macon, Georgia through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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October 6, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, led the U.S. House of Representatives in adopting a funding bill that keeps the federal government open and serving the people.