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 STATEMENT ON FAILURE OF HOUSE FARM BILL
May 21, 2018
Press Release
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. House of Representatives.
Due to substantial concerns over the negative impact the bill would have had on rural communities, farmers, seniors and children, Congressman Bishop opposed the legislation.
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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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF FY2018 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL
March 23, 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 following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan measure was approved yesterday by the full House by a vote of 256 to 167.
Issues:Armed ServicesFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHelping FamiliesJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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BISHOP LEADS LETTER IN SUPPORT OF MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
October 19, 2017
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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.
Issues:Helping FamiliesSenior CitizensHealthcare
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BISHOP, MCMORRIS RODGERS HOLD 2017 MILITARY FAMILIES SUMMIT AT FORT BENNING
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TOMORROW: CONGRESSMAN SANFORD BISHOP TO HOST SUMMIT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES AT NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM
October 16, 2017
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COLUMBUS, GA – Tomorrow, October 17, 2017, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus (CMFC), will host a Military Family Summit at the National Infantry Museum near Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. Congressman Bishop will be joined by his fellow CMFC co-chair, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), as well as senior administration officials, military families, and stakeholder organizations.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransBuilding Our CommunitiesHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S FY18 BUDGET REQUEST
May 23, 2017
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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
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THE TRUMP BUDGET: A BAD DEAL FOR GEORGIA’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
April 19, 2017
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Throughout my career in Congress I have maintained a reputation for working across the aisle to craft and enact sensible policies and sensible budgets on a bipartisan basis. My only litmus test has been whether a particular bill, budget, resolution, or other action will improve the lives of the hard working people of the Second Congressional District of Georgia. This principle has guided my actions since I was elected to Congress 24 years ago.
Issues:Foreign AffairsBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP FOCUSES ON HEALING HUMAN COST OF WAR
May 17, 2016
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MACON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, introduced H.R. 5248, the Agent Orange Reconciliation Act of 2016, in an effort to help heal the post-conflict, human cost of war by caring for children living with Spina Bifida due to 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.

Issues:Foreign AffairsVeteransHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING NULLIFYING DOL FIDUCIARY RULE
April 29, 2016
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding his disapproval of H.J. Res. 88, a U.S. House joint resolution disapproving and nullifying a Department of Labor rule published on April 8, 2016 relating to the definition of the term "fiduciary" and the conflict of interest rule with respect to retirement investment advice.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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