Law, Individual Rights, & Equality
Voting & Civil Rights
Congressman Bishop believes that faith in and integrity of America's elections are strengthened when citizens are empowered to vote and that it should not be difficult to exercise your most basic right and civic duty. Read More.
2nd Amendment Rights
Congressman Bishop is a gun owner and strongly supports, is appropriately subject to reasonable, commonsense measures, including background checks to limit access by those whose mental health or criminal history demonstrates a lack of requisite responsibility. He believes that most gun owners are law abiding citizens who possess guns for hunting, recreation, and self-defense. Read More.
Immigration
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. Read More.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced today that he signed on as a co-sponsor of House Resolution 577, which calls on the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other relevant agencies to release all unclassified records, flight logs, and investigative materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The resolution also affirms Congress’ “constitutional authority under Article I to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, and expose criminal misconduct and institutional corruption.”
WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) welcome Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) as the Republican co-lead of H.R. 8198, the Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of (HEIRS) Property Act. The bill would reauthorize the Heirs Property Intermediary Relending Program. It would also amend existing law to direct the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressmen Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Don Davis (NC-01), both members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, introduced H.R. 8198, the Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession (HEIRS) of Property Act. This bill would help families by providing legal services that help them resolve heirs’ property issues, which could take months or years, so that they can start using their land for agriculture production.
On, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Congressmen Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Don Davis (NC-01), both members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, introduced H.R. 8198, the Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of (HEIRS) Property Act. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) is the Republican lead of the bill in the U.S. House.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement after the Republican majority caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives failed – for a third time – to come to a consensus and elect a Speaker:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) co-led the introduction of H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would protect the right to vote and safeguard American democracy by restoring and modernizing the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). It is named in honor of the late John Lewis, an iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement and longtime leader in Congress representing Georgians.
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the Majority Opinion that was issued in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College – the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end race-conscious admissions policies at public and private universities.
MACON, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement condemning recent rallies organized by a neo-Nazi organization which were held in Macon, Georgia, as well as other areas in Georgia this past weekend:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.