Education
July 13, 2022
A young Cairo woman is on her way to the U.S. Naval Academy. Alexis Gray earner an appointment to the prestigious military college and has already reported to Annapolis, Maryland to begin her Plebe Summer.
The 2021 graduate of Cairo High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 30, to begin her six weeks of basic midshipman training.
June 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) funding bill during its consideration by the full House Appropriations Committee.
June 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) funding bill during its consideration by the full House Appropriations Committee.
The bill strengthens public health infrastructure by investing in cutting-edge biomedical research to prevent disease and improve quality of life for all Americans. It supports child care, Head Start, and preschool development grants.
June 24, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce the inclusion of four of his community project funding requests in the Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill.
June 24, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured funding for health care and workforce projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia, as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) highlighted several broadband infrastructure improvement projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and with local matching funds. The projects were announced by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, state leaders, and the state's Broadband Infrastructure Committee. In Middle and Southwest Georgia projects to expand broadband internet access to over 18,000 sites were awarded over $54.6 million.
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. It is a comprehensive, strategic bill that will power the success of America's workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete – and win – on the world stage. The bill was adopted by the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-210 and now heads to the U.S.
February 1, 2022
FORT VALLEY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 31, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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December 10, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop is making strides to make it easier for local military families to qualify for school meal programs.
Representative Bishop joined other lawmakers to introduce the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act.
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