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March 1, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in supporting H. Res. 562, a resolution that directs the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from Members of the U.S.

February 29, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) attended a budget hearing hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies. Dr.

February 21, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has co-signed a bipartisan letter from over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe calling on him to institute a moratorium on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) discontinuance studies, which will determine if more than 3,600 post offices and other mailing facilities should be closed.

February 17, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined a bipartisan majority of colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in supporting H.R.

Issues:Healthcare
February 1, 2012

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month, which is celebrated during the month of February every year to recognize contributions that African-Americans have made to American culture and society:

January 26, 2012

ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced today that his office has been selected to participate in the U.S. House of Representatives’ Wounded Warrior Program. Since 2008, the U.S.

January 25, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues in supporting H.R. 1022, the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act. Congressman Bishop is one of the bill’s 28 co-sponsors.

January 25, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that he and Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) have co-founded the bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus. The Congressional Chicken Caucus was formed to educate members of Congress about the history, contributions and concerns of the U.S.

January 13, 2012

Washington, DC – Earlier this week, the Department of Labor announced the availability of $20.6 million in grant funds for the Reintegration of Ex-Offenders (RExO) Adult program. The purpose of these grants is to provide an employment-centered approach to reintegration.

Issues:Healthcare
January 12, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today to commemorate the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 16, 2012. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January each year to mark the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.