Helping Families

The family is the cornerstone of American life. Throughout his career in Congress, Congressman Bishop has worked tirelessly to ensure that families remain stable and strong now and into the future. He has supported policies including expanding parental leave and the child tax credit; championing affordable child care; promoting telework and flexible working arrangements; providing increased resources for health care, education, and job training; and advocating for the special challenges faced by military families.

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Congressman Bishop delivers remarks at subcommittee markup of FY24 Ag, Rural Development, & FDA funding bill
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS OPPOSITION TO REPUBLICAN CUTS TO USDA LOANS, FARM SERVICE AGENCY, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
May 19, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies – and all subcommittee Democrats – opposed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill offered by the Majority. The bill passed on a party-line vote and now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes
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BISHOP, RODGERS, KIM INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS “MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD”
April 17, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05), and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April as the Month of the Military Child. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the resolution in the U.S. Senate.
Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of the Department of Defense's mission.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES OVER $21 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH SERVICES IN COLUMBUS
April 11, 2023
Press Release
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding four grants totaling $21,102,507 to Enrichment Services Program, Inc. in Columbus, Georgia, for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The Head Start program supports early learning and development, health, and well-being for low-income families.
Issues:EducationHelping FamiliesHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $3.9 MILLION IN FEDERAL HEAD START FUNDS FOR MACON-BIBB COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2023
Press Release
MACON, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $3,955,931 to the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council to support its Head Start program.
Issues:EducationHelping FamiliesHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE
June 24, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling:
"The Supreme Court has reversed over 50 years of judicial precedent and redefined the Constitution to remove a woman's right to choose.
Issues:Helping FamiliesHealthcare
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Congressman Bishop, local committee presented community donations to 4 Columbus organizations
June 3, 2022
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Jatavia O'Neal | WTVM 9 ABC (Columbus, GA)

Congressman Bishop, local committee presented community donations to 4 Columbus…
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Black History Month Observance Breakfast committee and Congressman Sanford Bishop are working to preserve the cultural history of African Americans throughout the Chattahoochee Valley region.

Today, they presented contributions to four entities that serve a vital role in the Columbus communities.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesHelping Families
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REPS. BISHOP, LEVIN, MCMORRIS RODGERS, AND HUDSON INTRODUCE BILL TO OPEN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM TO MILITARY FAMILIES
December 9, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to make it easier for military families to qualify for school meal programs.
Issues:Armed ServicesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HIGHLIGHTS OVER $10.1 MILLION IN HEAD START GRANT AWARDS TO COLUMBUS AREA
July 21, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced two recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grants to Enrichment Services Program, Inc. for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Issues:EducationHelping FamiliesHealthcare
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BISHOP APPLAUDS BIDEN’S PLANS FOR AMERICA
April 28, 2021
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding President Joseph R. Biden's address to a joint session of Congress:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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BISHOP ANNOUNCES USDA GRANT FOR FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
October 7, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the recent Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program Grant awarded to Fort Valley State University by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA):

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHelping Families
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