Housing and Community Development

It is vital that individuals and families have access to the American Dream – namely, homeownership. I support legislation to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, stop predatory and irresponsible mortgage loan practices, increase the supply of affordable housing, expand veteran and rural housing opportunities, promote fair housing education and enforcement activities, and finance community development initiatives.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION EPA AWARD TO GA TECH TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM WILDLAND BURN EMISSIONS IN COLUMBUS AND ALBANY
October 6, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Disaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPLAUDS $199,850 HHS GRANT TO HELP HOMELESS YOUTH IN ALBANY
October 1, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding $199,850 to Open Arms, Inc. in Albany, Georgia through the department's Transitional Living Program.
Issues:Housing and Community Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $42.5 MILLION LOAN AWARD TO IMPROVE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO BIBB, CRAWFORD, DOOLY, AND MACON COUNTIES
October 1, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced a $10 million loan award to Middle Georgia EMC and a $32.5 million loan award to Southern Rivers Energy from the U.S.
Issues:Housing and Community Development
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Congressman Bishop and USDA Deputy Undersecretary Justin Maxson present Buena Vista, Georgia with funds to upgrade its water system
Congressman Sanford Bishop makes stop in Buena Vista
September 16, 2021
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Dajhea Jones | WTVM 9 ABC (Columbus, GA)

Congressman Sanford Bishop makes stop in Buena Vista
(You can view a video of WTVM's coverage on its website)
BUENA VISTA, Ga. (WTVM) - A multi-million dollar award is making an essential and expensive project possible in a rural Georgia community.
Issues:Housing and Community Development
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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) with leaders from the USDA and City of Buena Vista announce an $8.582M grant and loan award to repair and improve the city’s wastewater treatment system
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP AND USDA ANNOUNCE $8.582M INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUENA VISTA
September 16, 2021
Press Release
BUENA VISTA, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), U.S.
Issues:Housing and Community Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL TO HIGHLIGHT EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
September 14, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Housing and Community Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP DIRECTS $7.2 MILLION TO ALBANY-AREA PROJECTS TO REVITALIZE, EXPAND, AND BUILD COMMUNITY SPACES
July 20, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) successfully directed $7.2 million to Albany-area projects in this year's Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES $500,000 FOR URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER COLUMBUS REVITALIZATION PROJECT
July 20, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) successfully directed $500,000 to the Urban League of Greater Columbus for the revitalization and beautification of its historic headquarters.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development
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BISHOP APPLAUDS BIDEN’S PLANS FOR AMERICA
April 28, 2021
Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding President Joseph R. Biden's address to a joint session of Congress:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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BISHOP PRAISES SIGNING OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
March 11, 2021
Press Release

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 after President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, the latest coronavirus relief bill, into law:

Issues:VeteransBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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