Building Our Communities
August 1, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former National Basketball Association (NBA) legend and Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee, Bill Russell:
"Bill Russell was a game changer, both on and off the court. He lifted up others as he lifted himself up, redefined the role of the basketball center, broke barriers as the first African American coach in the NBA, and used his platform of accomplishment and fame to support the Civil Rights Movement.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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July 25, 2022
COLUMBUS – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., hosted a recent roundtable discussion at the National Infantry Museum attended by local veterans, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough.
The discussion was an opportunity for local veterans and leaders to share their insights with the secretary about VA care and ways in which it can be improved. Earlier in the day, Bishop participated in a ceremony at the newly named Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic in Columbus.
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July 24, 2022
After opening its doors to patients on July 11, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday for the new Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic in Columbus.
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough took part in the ceremony alongside U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop, local elected officials and members of local veteran organizations. McDonough's visit to the Columbus area will help assess how President Biden's Unity Agenda can help improve local operations, according to a news release from Bishop's office.
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July 23, 2022
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Friday's grand opening brought state and national leaders to our area.
Beside them, the United States' Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs, Denis McDonough, who spent his time in Columbus hearing from Fort Benning soldiers and local veterans.
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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