Veterans

Congressional Military Family Caucus - 2023 Summit

The Congressional Military Family Caucus recognizes that when a service member joins the military, it is not a job - it is a family commitment to our country. Each year, the caucus hosts an annual summit to address the challenges faced by America's military families.

This year's event took place on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The summit's theme was "Together We Thrive: Strengthening Resilience and Enhancing Well-being in Military Families".

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BISHOP, FALLON INTRODUCE BIPATRISAN BILL TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE VETERANS’ MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
June 6, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) in introducing H.R.

Issues:Healthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityVeterans
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BISHOP, CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, CLYBURN, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING BLACK SERVICEMEMBERS
May 26, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Issues:Law, Individual Rights, & EqualityVoting & Civil RightsMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityVeterans
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LAMENTS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CUTS TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE IN FY 2024 BUDGET AFTER SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
May 17, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. opposed the markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) House Appropriations bill. It now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed ServicesVeterans
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Veterans

Congressman Bishop knows that our men and women serving in America’s military put their lives on the line to protect and defend this country. They and their families have made great sacrifices in order to fulfill this mission. The Congressman strives to ensure that when they put down the uniform, our veterans and their families should know that this country will honor their service and sacrifice by caring for them the way they cared for us.

BISHOP, RODGERS, KIM INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS “MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD”
April 17, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05), and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April as the Month of the Military Child. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the resolution in the U.S. Senate.
Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate military children and youth for their service, commitment, and sacrifice in support of the Department of Defense's mission.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPOINTED TO KEY AGRICULTURE AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN 118TH CONGRESS
March 8, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – It was announced today that Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has been appointed to serve on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in the 118th Congress. The Agriculture Committee will oversee the development of the upcoming Farm Bill, a reauthorization of federal programs related to agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs.
The Congressman also serves as the top Democrat and Ranking Member on the U.S.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BILL TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY CARE COVERAGE FOR NEW VA ENROLLEES
March 7, 2023
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of H.R. 815, the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency (RELIEVE) Act.
Issues:VeteransHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS NATIONAL DEFENSE BILL, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS IN GEORGIA
December 9, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.Res. 1512, legislation that includes the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The NDAA authorizes funding to bolster our national defense, our service members and their families; increase investments in advanced technology and maintain national security at home and abroad.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransHousing and Community Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BILLS TO IMPROVE CARE AND BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
December 1, 2022
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of several bipartisan bills to improve the resources, benefits, and care for America's military veterans. He also was one of the leading members introducing the G.I. Bill Transferability Improvement Act.
"I am constantly hearing from veterans and veteran-serving organizations about their challenges and evolving needs as America's military has grown," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Veterans
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