Healthcare

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 5129, the Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act. This bill would robustly fund block grants — administered through states and implemented through Community Action Agencies — to reduce poverty, regardless of its cause or condition as well as expand program access, increase accountability measures, and promote innovative approaches.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act. This bipartisan bill would establish a presumption that specific diseases prevalent among federal firefighters and other federal first responders are considered work-related, rather than require these frontline defenders to affirmatively demonstrate that the hazardous nature of their jobs caused their illness.

COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following media reports of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v.

BLAKELY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce a $2,789,447 Health Center Program (HCP) award to Primary Care of Southwest Georgia, LLC, based in Blakely, Georgia. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees the HCP which improves the health of America's underserved communities and vulnerable populations by ensuring continued access to comprehensive primary care services. As a leader of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Bishop helps direct robust resources to healthcare initiatives and rural communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, supported the passage of H.R. 3967, the Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation would ensure that veterans exposed to burn pits or other toxic substances during their military service would be automatically eligible for VA health care and disability benefits. The bill was approved by a vote of 256-174.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) highlighted several broadband infrastructure improvement projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and with local matching funds. The projects were announced by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, state leaders, and the state's Broadband Infrastructure Committee. In Middle and Southwest Georgia projects to expand broadband internet access to over 18,000 sites were awarded over $54.6 million.