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REPS. BISHOP & MOOLENAAR INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND RURAL INTERNET ACCESS
February 6, 2025
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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) joined Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02) to introduce H.R. 1020, the Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act. The two serve as the Democratic and Republican leaders of the bipartisan bill which would allow rural households to claim a $300 tax credit for the purchase of a home Wi-Fi signal booster or mobile hotspot to access the internet.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentScience, Technology, & TelecommunicationsFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyTaxes
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REPS. BISHOP AND ARRINGTON LEAD BILL TO HELP HARD-WORKING AMERICANS BY CUTTING ESTATE TAX RATE
January 24, 2025
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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., (GA-02) joined House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) to introduce H.R. 601, the Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act. This bipartisan legislation would cut the estate tax in half and provide tax relief to family-owned businesses. Currently, the estate tax is the highest tax rate in the U.S. Tax Code at 40%.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTaxes
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BISHOP, MOOLENAAR, PANETTA, AND HUIZENGA INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP MAKE RURAL BROADBAND INTERNET MORE AFFORDABLE
December 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02-D) and Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02-R) introduced the Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act. Joining them introducing the bipartisan bill are Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19-D) and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04-R).

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentScience, Technology, & TelecommunicationsFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyTaxes
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO PUT PEOPLE OVER POLITICS AND LOWER COSTS FOR FAMILIES
August 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported historic legislation that would put money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgia families while at the same time reduce the federal budget deficit by $300 billion to fight inflation.
"The Inflation Reduction Act puts people over politics, lowers costs, creates good-paying jobs, and builds safer communities for all Americans," said Congressman Bishop. "This bill will lower prescription drug costs, as well as keep health insurance premium costs low.
Issues:Fiscal DisciplineTaxesJobs & WorkforceHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
November 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) made a commitment to a historic investment in American families by helping secure passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. The bill addresses housing, healthcare, and education and provides investments in our national security, veterans, and our rural communities.
Issues:VeteransTaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO PASS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL THAT WILL BRING OVER $10.5 BILLION TO GEORGIA
November 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) helped secure $550 billion in new federal investment in surface infrastructure, high-speed internet, and the environment by sending H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to President Biden for his signature. It will set the tone for the country's investment in roads, bridges, rail, airports, and ports.
Issues:TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO ADVANCE BILL FUNDING SMALL BUSINESS AND TAXPAYER SUPPORT PROGRAMS
June 25, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill after its markup in subcommittee. It includes $29.1 billion in discretionary funding, an increase of $4.8 billion over 2021. The bill now moves to the full Appropriations Committee for consideration.
"Our small businesses and taxpayers are weathering the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTaxesBusiness & EmployersEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S FY20 BUDGET REQUEST
March 12, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the release of the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget Request:

"Yesterday, the President released his FY 2020 Budget Request. Similar to the past years, it proposes increases to defense spending at the expense of vital domestic programs. Having a better equipped and more prepared military is integral to our national defense; however, we must prioritize both our non-defense and defense needs.

Issues:VeteransFiscal DisciplineTaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationSenior CitizensJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE’S FY19 BUDGET REQUEST AND ITS PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE THE NUTRITION SAFETY NET
February 14, 2018
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) released the following statement regarding the White House's Budget Request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.
Issues:Armed ServicesFiscal ResponsibilityFiscal DisciplineFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO MISGUIDED TAX BILL
December 19, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning his vote in opposition to H.R. 1, the misguided tax legislation taken up by the House earlier today. This bill will saddle the nation with crippling debt and provide little to no tax relief for thousands of residents of Georgia's Second Congressional District. The bill was approved by the full House of Representatives in a vote of 227 to 203.
Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityTaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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