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May 2, 2023
ALBANY, GA – On Saturday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) hosted a reception at the Albany Museum of Art to celebrate the participants in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. The annual competition for high school students has taken place for over four decades.
"We all know the important role that art plays in the life of our community.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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April 6, 2023
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) invited high school students from Georgia's Second Congressional District to participate in the 42nd Annual Congressional Art Competition.
"I am excited to announce that my office is now accepting entries for this year's Congressional Art Competition," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Building Our Communities
April 5, 2023
THOMASVILLE, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce that the National Parks Service has awarded a $219,540 grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for improvements to Paradise Park in Thomasville, Georgia.
Issues:Building Our Communities
February 16, 2023
COLUMBUS, GA –Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Georgia civic leader Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.:
"Yesterday, Georgia lost a trailblazing leader, businessman, community activist, and my friend of longstanding, Mr. Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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February 16, 2023
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. The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission will use the funds to help Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth Counties purchase interoperable P25 radio system equipment.
February 9, 2023
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. 111, a resolution celebrating the founding of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois 113 years ago.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 12, 2023
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.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 10, 2023
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.
Issues:Building Our Communities
January 7, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was officially sworn in as a U.S.
Issues:Building Our Communities
December 9, 2022
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.
Issues:Building Our Communities