Homeland Security
Anti-American, seditious, and unpatriotic are the three words Congressman Sanford Bishop, who represents Columbus, said describe what happened at the Capitol.
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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump:
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:
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.
"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.