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June 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce the inclusion of his community project funding request in the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security government funding bill.
May 11, 2022
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.
April 24, 2022
Rep. Buddy Carter serves as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. serves as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 2nd congressional district.
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. It is a comprehensive, strategic bill that will power the success of America's workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete – and win – on the world stage. The bill was adopted by the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-210 and now heads to the U.S.
February 1, 2022
FORT VALLEY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 31, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 6, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol:
"One year ago, the lives of Members of Congress, the Vice President, staff, and Capitol Police were terrorized by an angry mob attempting to stop the U.S.
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December 8, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to adopt S.1605, Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
November 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) made a commitment to a historic investment in American families by helping secure passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The bill addresses housing, healthcare, and education and provides investments in our national security, veterans, and our rural communities.
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October 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Last Thursday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, hosted a summit to address the current challenges faced by America's military families. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the event was hosted virtually and shared via livestream on the caucus Facebook Page.