Veterans

CONGRESSMEN BISHOP AND SESSIONS INTRODUCE INNOVATIVE “EYE BONDS” BILL TO DRIVE RESEARCH TO CURE BLINDNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS
July 18, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-32) were joined by Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) in introducing groundbreaking "Eye Bonds" legislation, the Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases Act (H.R.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransBuilding Our CommunitiesSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP REMEMBERS THE SACRIFICES OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS MEMORIAL DAY
May 25, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of this upcoming Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018:
"Many Americans mark this weekend as the unofficial start of summer. However, let's not forget the true meaning of this weekend.
Issues:VeteransBuilding Our CommunitiesHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2019 MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS BILL MARK UP
May 8, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentHealthcare
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BISHOP FLOOR STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF VETERANS CEMETERY BENEFIT CORRECTION ACT
May 8, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) delivered the following statement yesterday evening on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives encouraging the passage of the Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act (H.R.
Issues:VeteransBuilding Our Communities
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FIRING OF VA SECRETARY DAVID SHULKIN
March 30, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) ), a senior member of the U.S.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN AGREEMENT TO REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT
January 22, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement regarding his support of legislation reopening the government. The bill passed the full U.S. House of Representatives in a vote of 266 to 150.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE BILL AND CONTINUING RESOLUTION
December 21, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement regarding his support for the disaster assistance bill and the continuing resolution to fund the government. The disaster assistance bill includes $81 billion in assistance for communities impacted by recent storms, fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.
Issues:VeteransFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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Supporting our Veterans is a Family Commitment
November 15, 2017
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Our service members and their families deserve our untiring gratitude and support for their service to our country. After sixteen years of war, most Americans recognize the unprecedented challenge of caring for our military service members and veterans. However, the personal sacrifices of spouses and families are often overlooked.

Issues:Armed ServicesVeterans
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT IN RECOGNITION OF VETERANS DAY
November 9, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Veterans
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BISHOP, MCMORRIS RODGERS HOLD 2017 MILITARY FAMILIES SUMMIT AT FORT BENNING
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