Federal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $226,000 RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT AND LOAN PACKAGE FOR HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENTS IN TALBOTTON
November 21, 2018
Press Release
TALBOTTON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development agencies have awarded $176,000 in loans and $50,000 in grants for two projects in the 2nd Congressional District of Georgia.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON ARMY CORPS EXPEDITING DEBRIS REMOVAL IN MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
November 1, 2018
Press Release
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement thanking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for taking action to expedite debris removal activities in Middle and Southwest Georgia. The region suffered a direct hit last month by Hurricane Michael and there are substantial cleanup and recovery needs still remaining.
"I thank the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for taking action to expedite debris removal activities in Middle and Southwest Georgia.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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RANKING MEMBER BISHOP AND CHAIRMAN ADERHOLT SEND LETTER TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS LEADERSHIP URGING SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO HELP FARMERS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES RECOVER
October 30, 2018
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Chairman Robert Aderholt (AL-04), the leading members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, sent a letter to Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) and Ranking Member Nita Lowey (NY-17), the leading members of the full U.S.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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FEMA EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO INCLUDE CRISP, GRADY, LEE, MITCHELL, TERRELL, AND WORTH COUNTIES
October 17, 2018
Press Release
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed last night's amendment to the major disaster declaration for Georgia that expands coverage for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program to also include Crisp, Grady, Lee, Mitchell, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth counties.
"I thank FEMA for recognizing the tremendous recovery needs of communities in Southwest Georgia, which were truly devastated by Hurricane Michael," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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Honor Blind Veterans by Advancing Vision-Restoring Treatments
October 17, 2018
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As Veterans Day approaches, we can expect to see news reports featuring a wounded warrior in some stage of rehabilitation learning how to use their new prosthetic limb. These scenes are heart wrenching and hopeful.

Not often shared are reports about veterans who don't see — the 1 million veterans who have suffered visual impairment and the 130,000 who have returned home legally blind after serving their country in warfare that often has barbaric consequences.

Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ATTENDS HURRICANE RECOVERY BRIEFING WITH PRESIDENT, GA GOVERNOR, U.S. AGRICULTURE SECRETARY, U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY, AND GA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER
October 15, 2018
Press Release
MACON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08), President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Governor Nathan Deal, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen for a briefing on Hurricane Michael recovery efforts held at the Red Cross's temporary disaster operations center in Macon, Georgia.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHomeland SecurityFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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FEDERAL MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION ISSUED FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
October 15, 2018
Press Release
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed the major disaster declaration issued by the President late yesterday for counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia struck by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018. The declaration opens up potential eligibility for additional federal individual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
"Hurricane Michael caused significant devastation to communities and families throughout Middle and Southwest Georgia," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FOLLOWING HURRICANE MICHAEL
October 11, 2018
Press Release
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) welcomed the Federal Emergency Declaration issued by the President for counties in Middle and Southwest Georgia struck by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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GEORGIA DELEGATION REQUESTS EXPEDITED EMERGENCY DECLARATION APPROVAL FOR COUNTIES IN GEORGIA
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH / LA DECLARACION DE CONGRESISTA SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR POR EL MES DE HERENCIA HISPANA
September 14, 2018
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to celebrating individuals with roots that trace back to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean and recognizing the positive contributions that they have made to American culture and society.

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