Veterans
Congressman Bishop knows that our men and women serving in America’s military put their lives on the line to protect and defend this country. They and their families have made great sacrifices in order to fulfill this mission. The Congressman strives to ensure that when they put down the uniform, our veterans and their families should know that this country will honor their service and sacrifice by caring for them the way they cared for us.
The military veteran community is an important part of Georgia. Middle and Southwest Georgia are home to several military installations with vibrant veteran communities that surround them. Congressman Bishop works hard to make sure that military veterans and their families receive quality and timely service as well as the support they have earned.
He is the Vice Chair of the of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. He is a leader in making sure that veteran healthcare and VA facilities are robustly funded and that they are properly attending to veteran needs.
Congressman Bishop introduced the Hiring Heroes Act which became law in 2011 and ensures veterans have the resources and tools they need to find suitable and sustainable employment. He has led Congressional efforts to improve health care for veterans, especially those with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health issues, and lost limbs. He will continue to fight for legislation on behalf of veterans to increase educational opportunities, expand small business opportunities, provide cost-of-living adjustments, and reduce homelessness and suicide.
He is the co-chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus which focuses on the well-being of the military family and servicemembers, including transition services and programs to help ensure veterans can best start their post-military lives.
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted against H.R. 3944, the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill.
The Congressional Military Family Caucus recognizes that when a service member joins the military, it is not a job - it is a family commitment to our country.
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02) introduced H.Con.Res. 103, legislation that would authorize the use of the U.S.
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) shared this statement following the news that Korean War Veteran, Presidential Medal of Honor recipient, and longtime Columbus resident, Colonel (Retired) Ralph Puckett, Jr.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the Ranking Member of the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act, which increases the number of judges on the Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims (CAVC) and provides incentives for law school students and recent law graduates to work for the VA.
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, organized and led the 2023 Military Family Summit which was hosted at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, adjacent to Fort Moore.
The Congressional Military Family Caucus recognizes that when a service member joins the military, it is not a job - it is a family commitment to our country.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) in introducing H.R.