CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPOINTED TO KEY AGRICULTURE AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN 118TH CONGRESS
March 8, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – It was announced today that Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has been appointed to serve on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in the 118th Congress. The Agriculture Committee will oversee the development of the upcoming Farm Bill, a reauthorization of federal programs related to agriculture, rural development, and nutrition programs.
The Congressman also serves as the top Democrat and Ranking Member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Bishop also serves on the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs as well as the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.
Congressman Bishop also serves as a regional representative to the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
The Congressman will also continue in his role as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus.
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