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July 14, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Congressman Rick Allen, R-Ga., were joined by all members of Georgia's U.S. House of Representatives delegation — Buddy Carter, Drew Ferguson, Hank Johnson, Nikema Williams, Lucy McBath, Carolyn Bourdeaux, Austin Scott, Andrew Clyde, Jody Hice, Barry Loudermilk and David Scott (GA-13) — in introducing a bill that would name the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Atlanta after late U.S. Senator from Georgia, Johnny Isakson, who passed away in December 2021.
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
My father taught me many years ago that there are two kinds of lawmakers who get elected to Congress — workhorses and show horses. Voters like them both – for very different reasons.
Some like U.S. Rep.
June 23, 2022
Last week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management. The legislation also includes provisions requested by Congressman Bishop that will improve water infrastructure in Middle and Southwest Georgia.
It was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming, bipartisan support.
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June 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management. The legislation also includes provisions requested by Congressman Bishop that will improve water infrastructure in Middle and Southwest Georgia. It was approved by the U.S.
June 7, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Albany Technical College's longtime president, Dr. Anthony Parker:
"Dr. Anthony Parker was not only a beloved member of our community, he was also an institution in his own right.
Issues:Building Our Communities
June 3, 2022
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Black History Month Observance Breakfast committee and Congressman Sanford Bishop are working to preserve the cultural history of African Americans throughout the Chattahoochee Valley region.
Today, they presented contributions to four entities that serve a vital role in the Columbus communities.
- How to prepare before, what to do during, and things to know in the aftermath of a hurricane
- Additional federal and Georgia resources
The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through November 30. Middle and Southwest Georgia have been hit by hurricanes, including the devastating Hurricane Michael (2018).
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May 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, helped lead the approval of H.R.
May 14, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Georgia State Representative Ed Rynders:
"Vivian and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Former State Representative Ed Rynders.
Issues:Building Our Communities