Healthcare

Congressman Bishop delivers remarks at subcommittee markup of FY24 Ag, Rural Development, & FDA funding bill

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS OPPOSITION TO REPUBLICAN CUTS TO USDA LOANS, FARM SERVICE AGENCY, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP

May 19, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies – and all subcommittee Democrats – opposed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill offered by the Majority. The bill passed on a party-line vote and now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

Healthcare

One of Congressman Bishop’s top priorities has been for the United States healthcare system to emerge from the recent COVID-19 pandemic not only stronger than it was in the past but more prepared for the future as well.

Congressman Bishop led the fight at the outbreak of the pandemic to give the Food and Drug Administration the tools it needs to quickly approve safe and effective vaccines and treatment options for COVID-19. He also worked to ensure that the COVID-19 vaccines reached the most rural areas of Georgia and the entire nation.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES OVER $21 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH SERVICES IN COLUMBUS

April 11, 2023

Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding four grants totaling $21,102,507 to Enrichment Services Program, Inc. in Columbus, Georgia, for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The Head Start program supports early learning and development, health, and well-being for low-income families.

Issues:EducationHelping FamiliesHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE CENTERS IN MIDDLE & SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

April 5, 2023

Press Release

ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) announced three federal awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) totaling $7.2 million to Primary Care of Southwest Georgia, Inc. ($3,719,263), First Choice Primary Care, Inc. ($3,050,601), and Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc ($500,000).

Issues:Healthcare

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Americus, GA, to the Rosalynn Carter Institute which represents the $1,020,047 the Congressman secured in federal funds to help RCI improve Alzheimer’s caregiving.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1,020,047 CHECK TO ROSALYN CARTER INSTITUTE TO HELP FAMILIES COPING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

March 31, 2023

Press Release

AMERICUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) which represents the $1,020,047 in federal funding that he secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The funding will be used to expand support for and increase awareness of Georgia Alzheimer's caregivers through RCI's Dealing with Dementia program.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesSenior CitizensHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BILL TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY CARE COVERAGE FOR NEW VA ENROLLEES

March 7, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of H.R. 815, the Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency (RELIEVE) Act.

Issues:VeteransHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $3.9 MILLION IN FEDERAL HEAD START FUNDS FOR MACON-BIBB COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL

March 7, 2023

Press Release

MACON, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $3,955,931 to the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council to support its Head Start program.

Issues:EducationHelping FamiliesHealthcare

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Albany, GA, to Albany Technical College President Dr. Emmett Griswold which represents the $1,000,000 the Congressman secured in federal funds to help it address the nursing shortage in SW Georgia.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1 MILLION CHECK TO ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO HELP ADDRESS NURSING SHORTAGE IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

February 23, 2023

Press Release

ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to Albany Technical College representing the $1,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the college as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The college will use the funds to recruit individuals into allied health professions with the overall goal of addressing the nursing shortage throughout Southwest Georgia.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHealthcare

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” to Medical College of Georgia’s Dean David Hess, MD, in Albany, GA, representing FY23 federal funds for MCG's Southwest Campus

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $2 MILLION CHECK TO AUGUSTA UNIVERITY’S SOUTHWEST CAMPUS OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GA TO HELP PROVIDE MORE PHYSICIANS TO RURAL AREAS

February 21, 2023

Press Release

ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to Augusta University's Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) representing the $2,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the campus as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHealthcare

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Southwest Georgia health care providers receive vaccination funds

December 15, 2022

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Staff | Albany Herald (Albany, GA)

Southwest Georgia health care providers receive vaccination funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford Bishop's office has announce that eight health care providers across Georgia's Second Congressional District, including Albany Area Primary Health Care, were awarded a total of $2,168,196 through the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations.

Issues:Healthcare