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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON BOMB THREATS AGAINST ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY AND HBCUS
January 31, 2022
Press Release
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesPublic Service & Crime PreventionHomeland SecurityEducation
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE JAN. 6 U.S. CAPITOL ATTACK
January 6, 2022
Press Release
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.
Issues:Homeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPLAUDS ROBUST INVESTMENT IN ARMED FORCES, HIGHLIGHTS DEFENSE BILL SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA BASES
December 8, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to adopt S.1605, Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Issues:Armed ServicesForeign AffairsHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
November 19, 2021
Press Release
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.
Issues:VeteransTaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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Sample Screenshots from the Congressional Military Family Caucus 2021 Summit hosted virtually via Zoom
CONGRESSIONAL MILITARY FAMILY CAUCUS HOSTS ANNUAL SUMMIT TACKLES CHALLENGES FACED BY MILITARY FAMILIES
October 18, 2021
Press Release
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.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentHomeland SecurityJobs & WorkforceHealthcare
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The Congressional Military Family Caucus 2021 Summit hosted by Co Chairs and Members of Congres, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. of Georgia and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington State
Congressional Military Family Caucus - 2021 Summit
The Congressional Military Family Caucus recognizes that when a service member joins the military, it is not a job - it is a family commitment to our country. Each year, the caucus hosts an annual summit to address the challenges faced by America's military families. This year's event was hosted on Thursday, October 14 from 9:00 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA
September 11, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States:
"Today, we remember the horrific, terrorist attacks that struck our country 20 years ago on September 11, 2001.
Issues:Homeland Security
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Congressman Bishop reflects on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack
Rep. Sanford Bishop reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
September 9, 2021
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Jessie Gibson | WTVM 9 ABC (Columbus, GA)

Rep. Sanford Bishop reflects on 20th anniversary of 9/11
(You can view a video of WTVM's coverage on its website)
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) reflected on what it was like to be on Capitol Hill on the somber day of September 11, 2001.
Issues:Homeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO REPEAL OUTDATED 2002 WAR AUTHORIZATION
June 17, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to repeal the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. The 2002 AUMF provided broad leeway for the President to conduct war following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Issues:Armed ServicesForeign AffairsHomeland Security
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BISHOP STATEMENT ON COLONIAL PIPELINE ATTACK
May 12, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), released the following statement regarding the recent ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline:

"I am deeply disturbed by the ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline, an important source of gasoline. As a former member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I have long been a supporter of increased investment in our cybersecurity infrastructure. As a nation, we have underinvested in cybersecurity which has left us vulnerable to foreign hackers.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesHomeland SecurityTransportation & Infrastructure
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