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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP REMEMBERS SEPTEMBER 11TH
September 11, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released a statement for the 19th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001:

"Today marks the 19th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation. My prayers are with the people who lost a loved one that tragic day, whose hearts are heavier today. I am grateful to the first responders who heroically rushed into dangerous situations to save others, even though they may not have been able to save themselves.

Issues:Armed ServicesBuilding Our CommunitiesHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP
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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. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act:

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CHAIRMAN BISHOP CONDEMNS CONTINUED HOUSE GOP DELAY OF EXPANDED DISASTER APPROPRIATIONS BILL
May 30, 2019
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ALBANY, 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 issued the following statement after the third time a House GOP member objected to unanimous consent to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, keeping the bill from going directly to the President's desk:
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesPublic Service & Crime PreventionAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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BISHOP STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S NATIONAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION
February 19, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02),Vice Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Military, Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies issued the following statement after President Trump issued a declaration of national emergency and plans to divert critical military construction funding to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ATTENDS HURRICANE RECOVERY BRIEFING WITH PRESIDENT, GA GOVERNOR, U.S. AGRICULTURE SECRETARY, U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY, AND GA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
October 15, 2018
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MACON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Governor Nathan Deal, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen for a briefing on Hurricane Michael recovery efforts held at the Red Cross's temporary disaster operations center in Macon, Georgia.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2019 DEFENSE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNDING BILLS
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO THE SHORT-TERM CONTINUING RESOLUTION
January 18, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement regarding his opposition to the continuing resolution considered on the House floor earlier tonight. The continuing resolution passed by a vote of 230 to 197.

"While I voted for the last short-term continuing resolution, which was supposed to be a temporary measure pending completion of a long term spending bill, I voted against this one. Repeated continuing resolutions will cause further deterioration of our military readiness and military resources.
Issues:Armed ServicesFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018
November 15, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted in support of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2018, which would provide $700 billion for our national defense. The legislation contains provisions that would increase the current active troop level by more than 16,000. The bill also includes a 2.4% pay raise for all military personnel.
"This legislation ensures that our military remains vibrant and strong," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Armed ServicesHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HURRICANE RELIEF LEGISLATION
October 12, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of a legislative package providing disaster relief for areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
"This legislation takes great strides in helping impacted areas recover from the series of devastating hurricanes that struck our nation. This bill provides the necessary resources for the Southeastern United States, the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to recover after this storm.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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