Immigration

It is vital that Congress modernize and reform America’s immigration laws to secure its borders, protect American workers, and grow the domestic economy.

Any immigration reform must include provisions that strengthen border security by increasing law enforcement manpower, utilizing new technology and fencing, and providing the tools, resources, and infrastructure necessary to enforce existing immigration laws and punish offenders.

Immigration reform must also reflect the needs of the country’s various economic sectors, such as the agriculture industry, which depends on guest workers to fill labor shortages so that farmers can keep America’s grocery stores stocked.

Since its birth, America has been a beacon of hope and opportunity around the world, and Congressman Bishop has maintained that immigration policy must be both comprehensive, compassionate, and reflect America’s values and interests.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN BILL TO FUND SCHOOLS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND NATIONAL SECURITY
March 22, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, supported bipartisan legislation that will fund many federal departments, agencies, and programs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.

Issues:EducationHealthcareDisaster Relief & PreparednessImmigrationFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesArmed ServicesForeign Affairs
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO STRENGTHEN SUPPLY CHAIN, REVITALIZE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING, INCREASE AMERICA’S SECURITY
February 4, 2022
Press Release
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.
Issues:Armed ServicesFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHomeland SecurityEducationImmigrationJobs & Workforce
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BISHOP SUPPORTS FARM WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT
March 18, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – 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 the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1603, the Farmworker Modernization Act of 2021:

Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentImmigrationFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CHAIRMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS FOOD PRODUCERS, WORKERS, AND CONSUMERS
March 17, 2020
Press Release

COLUMBUS, 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, released the following statement regarding the lack of workers due to the suspension of nonimmigrant visa processing at the U.S.-Mexico border:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentImmigrationFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CHAIRMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS FARM WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT
December 11, 2019
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 a statement following the House passage of H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentImmigrationBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CHAIRMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF THE EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN SUPPLEMENTAL
June 27, 2019
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 regarding the passage of H.R.

Issues:Homeland SecurityHelping FamiliesImmigration
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CONGRESSMAN SANFORD BISHOP STATEMENT ON HOUSE IMMIGRATION PROPOSALS
June 22, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement in opposition to the "Goodlatte" immigration bill (H.R. 4760), which failed yesterday in a 193 to 231 vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives, and the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act (H.R.
Issues:Immigration
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CONGRESSMAN SANFORD BISHOP CONDEMNS ADMINISTRATION’S FAMILY SEPARATION POLICY
June 20, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Immigration
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON ADMINISTRATION PLAN TO END DACA
September 5, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the administration's plan to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesImmigrationFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STRENGTHENS BORDER SECURITY, VISA PROCESS
December 8, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) strengthened border security and addressed vulnerabilities in the current Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Visa Waiver Program (VWP) by co-sponsoring and voting to pass bipartisan H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesHomeland SecurityImmigration
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