Homeland Security

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON FY 2019 DEFENSE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FUNDING BILLS
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO THE SHORT-TERM CONTINUING RESOLUTION
January 18, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement regarding his opposition to the continuing resolution considered on the House floor earlier tonight. The continuing resolution passed by a vote of 230 to 197.
Issues:Armed ServicesFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018
November 15, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted in support of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2018, which would provide $700 billion for our national defense. The legislation contains provisions that would increase the current active troop level by more than 16,000.
Issues:Armed ServicesHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HURRICANE RELIEF LEGISLATION
October 12, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON 9/11 ANNIVERSARY
September 11, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today to commemorate the 16th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"Today, I join all Americans in remembrance of those who lost their lives and all those who bravely responded on 9/11.
Issues:Armed ServicesHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF FBI DIRECTOR COMEY
May 10, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement responding to the firing of FBI Director James Comey:
"I was shocked by the President's action to fire FBI Director James Comey during an ongoing investigation of his campaign's alleged improper ties with Russia.
Issues:Public Service & Crime PreventionHomeland Security
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THE TRUMP BUDGET: A BAD DEAL FOR GEORGIA’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
April 19, 2017
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Throughout my career in Congress I have maintained a reputation for working across the aisle to craft and enact sensible policies and sensible budgets on a bipartisan basis. My only litmus test has been whether a particular bill, budget, resolution, or other action will improve the lives of the hard working people of the Second Congressional District of Georgia.
Issues:Foreign AffairsBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT CONCERNING THE RESIGNATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR MICHAEL FLYNN
February 14, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the resignation of the President's National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn:

Issues:Armed ServicesHomeland Security
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SECOND FEDERAL MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION ISSUED FOR COUNTIES IN GEORGIA
January 26, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed today's federal major disaster declaration for additional counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia impacted by major storms and tornadoes on January 22, 2017. This declaration is distinct from yesterday's declaration, which was in response to the storms that occurred on January 2, 2017.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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FEDERAL MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION ISSUED FOR COUNTIES IN GEORGIA AS CONGRESSMAN BISHOP TOURS STORM DAMAGE
January 25, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today welcomed the major disaster declaration issued by the President for counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia struck by major storms and tornadoes on January 2, 2017. The declaration opens up potential eligibility for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Issues:Armed ServicesBuilding Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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