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Transportation & Infrastructure

September 18, 2023

MACON, Ga. – Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that Columbus Airport and Middle Georgia Regional Airport both will receive nearly $16 million through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

July 27, 2023

WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of H.R.3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act. This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years.

July 20, 2023

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) opposed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) as well as the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill.

Congressman Bishop supports federal investments to in America's infrastructure and transportation networks.


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Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Dawson, GA, representing the $1,000,000 he secured in federal funds for a workforce training program operated by the Golden Triangle Resources Conservation and Development Council.
February 13, 2023
DAWSON, GA – On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council (RCDC) representing $1,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
February 10, 2023
MACON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce that the Middle Georgia Regional Airport will receive $1,011,094 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Banner for WALB 10 NBC/ABC (Albany, GA)
December 2, 2022
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - A park known as Chason Park is getting expanded thanks to federal funds.

The City of Bainbridge was awarded $1.2 million from the Department of Community Affairs for Rural Downtown Redevelopment. They also received over $30,000 from a trust foundation. All the money will go towards the Chason Park Expansion Project.
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Banner for the Albany Herald (Albany, GA)
December 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., said he is supporting legislation to avert a national railroad shutdown and address outstanding concerns related to rail employees' paid sick leave.