Agriculture & Rural Development

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER GEORGIA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER TOMMY IRVIN
September 15, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the passing of Tommy Irvin, who served as Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner for 42 years.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP AND AGRICULTURE SECRETARY PERDUE TO TOUR HURRICANE FARM DAMAGE IN MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
September 14, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, September 15, 2017, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and U.S.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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ADVISORY: AVAILABILITY OF USDA ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE IRMA
September 14, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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RANKING MEMBER SANFORD BISHOP JOINS CONGRESSMAN JIMMY PANETTA IN AGRICULTURE TOUR OF CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA
August 25, 2017
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SALINAS, CA – This week, Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, joined Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) in the central coast of California to tour agriculture facilities, meet with producers and farmworkers, and learn more about the over 100 specialty crops grown in California's 20th congressional district.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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RANKING MEMBER BISHOP CALLS FOR PRESIDENT TO TAKE ACTION TO STABILIZE COTTON INDUSTRY
July 18, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development
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RANKING MEMBER BISHOP’S STATEMENT ON SUBCOMMITTEE PASSAGE OF FY 2018 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL
June 28, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesAgriculture & Rural Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP’S PREPARED STATEMENT FOR HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE FARM BILL LISTENING SESSION
June 26, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – On Saturday, June 24, 2017, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) participated in the House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill Listening Session held on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP WELCOMES USDA SUSPENSION OF BEEF IMPORTS FROM BRAZIL DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS
June 26, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that all beef imports from Brazil to the U.S. will be halted until further notice due to safety concerns.
"Food safety is a serious issue and is of the utmost importance," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPENING STATEMENT FOR HOUSE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS HEARING ON USDA BUDGET
May 24, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening statement earlier today during the subcommittee's hearing on the budget for the U.S.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S FY18 BUDGET REQUEST
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