Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012:
“This time of year, our nation gathers to honor the memories of the heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our cherished American freedoms as well as the brave Veterans who return home after enduring much more than many people do in a lifetime. We must also take a moment to support those who have lost loved ones or have family members currently serving our country.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today congratulating Phillip Phillips, a Leesburg, Georgia native and the newest American Idol winner, after last night’s season finale:
“I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to Phillip Phillips on this remarkable accomplishment. He makes us so proud!
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA). The legislation was approved by the House by a vote of 222 to 205. Representative Bishop opposed the measure.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture:
ALBANY, GA – On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced the winners of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. Angel Helms, a senior from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia, won first place at this year’s competition.
Columbus, Ga. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), founding co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, commended the Georgia General Assembly and Governor Nathan Deal for working together to pass and sign into law the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the Ranking Democrat on the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the U.S.
SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT
On Thursday, June 14, 2012
8:30am – 5:00pm
Please Join
the
Congressional Military Family Caucus
for a
Military Family Summit
at the
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
https://www.nationalinfantrymuseum.com/
1775 Legacy Way
Ft. Benning Army Base
Columbus, GA
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released a statement of support for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes program, a nationwide initiative which seeks to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. On Wednesday, March 28, 2012, the Hiring Our Heroes initiative will host job fairs for veteran job seekers, transitioning active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veteran spouses. The job fairs will take place in Chicago, Illinois; New York City, New York; and Fort Hood, Texas.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, as he was walking home from a local convenience store in a gated community near Orlando, Florida:
“I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and classmates of Trayvon Martin. His inexplicable shooting death is an unfathomable tragedy that warrants a full and thorough investigation at both the federal and state levels.