Building Our Communities

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Camilla, GA, representing the $3,941,986 he secured in federal funds for the Southwest GA Regional Commission to help local governments update their emergency communications equipment.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $3.9 MILLION CHECK TO SWGA REGIONAL COMMISSION TO HELP COUNTIES UPGRADE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
February 16, 2023
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CAMILLA, GA– On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission representing the $3,941,986 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the organization as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMEN THOMPSON & BISHOP INTRODUCE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DAY RESOLUTION
February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, yesterday introduced H. Res.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
January 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was joined by more than 78 of his colleagues to introduce H.Res. 30, a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and what would have been the civil rights leader's 94th birthday.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONGRATULATES UGA COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPS
January 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – This evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) provided a statement into the Congressional Record congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs Football Team for winning the 2023 College Football National Championship.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SWORN IN TO U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was officially sworn in as a U.S.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT
December 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, which was approved by the United States House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 258-169.
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Congressman Bishop with Congressman McEachin (right end, front row) along with members of the fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi in 2021 in front of the U.S. Capitol Building
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN A. DONALD MCEACHIN
November 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Congressman A.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP RECOGNIZES SPEAKER PELOSI, LEADER HOYER FOR YEARS OF CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement following announcements by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GA HOUSE SPEAKER RALSTON
November 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF REVEREND ROY G. PLUMMER
October 24, 2022
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COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Roy G.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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