Foreign Affairs
Congressman Bishop understands that an effective foreign policy makes the United States more secure and strengthens its economy. He has supported legislation to promote human rights, bolster security assistance to America's allies, prevent nuclear proliferation, protect religious freedom across the world, and uphold international law, while also respecting the sovereignty of foreign nations.
Congressman Bishop has supported America’s resurgent leadership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and reaffirming the strong bonds between the United States and its European allies in response to Russia’s violation of Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty and resulting threat to regional stability.
As a former Member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for six years, Congressman Bishop is vigilantly works to protect this country from biological and nuclear threats, improve information sharing across intelligence agencies, bolster cyber-security, strengthen border security, and secure America's ports, airports, highways, transit and rail systems, energy grids, and other physical infrastructure.
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| Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives today voted on two resolutions regarding the American military presence in Libya. Rep. Bishop voted for H.Res. 294, authored by the Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), which requires the Administration to provide the House – no later than 14 days after the resolution is adopted – information on cost, strategy, the political agenda of the competing Libyan factions and the extent of Al Qaida’s involvement in Libya. H.Res. |
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement celebrating Memorial Day, which Monday May 30, 2011.
“This time of year our nation pauses to honor the memories of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives defending the freedoms that make our nation the greatest on earth. It is especially important during this time of war that we take a moment to support those who have lost loved ones or have family members currently serving overseas.
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined his fellow co-chairs of the Congressional and Senate Military Family Caucus yesterday to unveil a crisis and suicide prevention public service announcements (PSAs) campaign for service members, military families and veterans. The PSAs feature touching comments from several celebrities reminding service members and their families that they are not alone, and that help is available.
| Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2012 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee bill by voice vote. The bill now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration. |
| Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) will join fellow co-chairs of the Senate and Congressional Military Family Caucus to unveil a crisis and suicide prevention PSA campaign for military families, veterans and service members. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:00 PM in the CVC Auditorium. |
Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, introduced bi-partisan legislation to help veterans transition from military service and find a job. With nearly one-in-four veterans between the ages of 20 and 24 unemployed, the legislation would improve much needed training programs for separating service members, and modify federal hiring practices to encourage the hiring of veterans after their service is complete.
| WASHINGTON – Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama announced that American forces killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. |
| Fort Benning, GA – Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined distinguished members of the military today at Fort Benning to break ground on the new Martin Army Community Hospital. Rep. Bishop took part in the ceremony with Colonel Koji Nishimura, the commander of Martin Army Community Hospital; Lieutenant General Eric Schoomaker, the Surgeon General of the Army; Brigadier General Joseph Caravalho, the Commander of the Southern Regional Command; and Mr. Shannon Hines, the Vice President of Turner Construction. |
As a nation, we tend to focus primarily on the service members who willingly put themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that we cherish. However, we often forget that the families they leave behind sacrifice just as much as our heroes do. These families are affected in countless ways, and we have an obligation to do right by them.
| WASHINGTON – Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, released the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the nation on Libya. |