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 REMEMBERS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLOOD OF 1994
July 8, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC – 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 remembering the 25th anniversary of the flood of 1994 in Middle and Southwest Georgia:

Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CHAIRMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN SUPPLEMENTAL
June 27, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC – 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 passage of H.R.

Issues:Homeland SecurityHelping FamiliesImmigration
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CHAIRMAN BISHOP CONDEMNS CONTINUED HOUSE GOP DELAY OF EXPANDED DISASTER APPROPRIATIONS BILL
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH / LA DECLARACION DE CONGRESISTA SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR POR EL MES DE HERENCIA HISPANA
September 14, 2018
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF FY19 FUNDING PACKAGE FOR ENERGY AND WATER, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, AND MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
September 13, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the conference report for the first FY19 "minibus" government funding package (H.R. 5895). A minibus bill is a package of appropriations measures and provides funding for a number of, but not all, government departments, programs, and agencies.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP MEETS WITH ARMY LEADERSHIP OVER REPORTS OF POTENTIAL LEAD EXPOSURE AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOUSING UNITS
August 31, 2018
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COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Armed ServicesBuilding Our CommunitiesHelping FamiliesHousing and Community Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2019 DEFENSE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNDING BILLS
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP REMEMBERS THE SACRIFICES OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS MEMORIAL DAY
May 25, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of this upcoming Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018:
"Many Americans mark this weekend as the unofficial start of summer. However, let's not forget the true meaning of this weekend.
Issues:VeteransBuilding Our CommunitiesHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FAILURE OF HOUSE FARM BILL
May 21, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, released the below statement on the House version of the 2018 Farm Bill, which was considered Friday on the floor of the U.S.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHelping FamiliesSenior CitizensJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS LETTER TO GSA URGING THE AGENCY TO PROTECT JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
May 18, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) led 25 other Members of Congress in a letter to Administrator Emily Murphy of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) urging her to take into consideration any potential negative impacts to the AbilityOne Program as GSA considers reforms to federal acquisition regulations.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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