Healthcare
October 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding his vote in opposition to the budget resolution due to its misplaced priorities and dubious economic assumptions. The bill was passed by the full U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 216 to 212.
"I could not support the budget resolution that was put to a vote earlier today.
October 19, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) led 10 other Members of Congress in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee opposing legislation, H.R. 1394, that would allow states to eliminate Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for patients, including kidney dialysis patients.
October 18, 2017
COLUMBUS, GA – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
September 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding his opposition to the misguided FY18 omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 3354):
"I was unable to support this legislation due to its drastic across-the-board funding reductions and other harmful provisions.
June 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA) reintroduced the Agent Orange Reconciliation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2891) in an effort to help heal the post-conflict, human cost of war by caring for children living with Spina Bifida due to a Vietnam veteran parent's exposure to Agent Orange.
Spina Bifida requires costly surgeries and extensive medical care because of potential paralysis resulting from damage to the spinal cord.
May 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the release earlier today of President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Budget Request:
"Budgets reflect values. They reflect a prioritization of scarce resources, and are a signal of what an administration does and does not care about.
"In today's dangerous world, the President's FY18 Budget Request shows the administration rightfully values our national defense and military readiness.
Issues:Armed ServicesFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
May 5, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement concerning his vote against the misguided legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which passed the full U.S. House of Representatives yesterday in a vote of 217 to 213:
"I strongly opposed the House passage of the healthcare legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. This bill jeopardizes the healthcare of Americans across the country.
Issues:Healthcare
March 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the America Health Care Act, known as TrumpCare, being pulled from consideration on the House floor:
March 7, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement concerning the House Republican bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
Issues:Healthcare
January 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding last night's storms in Middle and Southwest Georgia:
"My prayers go out to all those impacted by the terrible storms that swept through the Middle and Southwest Georgia region. The damage was significant, and my office stands open and ready to assist those affected.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare