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October 21, 2023

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement after the Republican majority caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives failed – for a third time – to come to a consensus and elect a Speaker:

October 7, 2023

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to today’s terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas:

October 3, 2023

ALBANY, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following the passing of legendary Albany State University football coach, Hampton Smith:

October 3, 2023

THOMASVILLE, Ga. – Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), announced that three South Georgia entities will receive $186,330 through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development.

October 2, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement to honor the passing of Marvin R. Schuster of Columbus, Georgia.

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Congressman Bishop Outlines Shortcomings of FY24 Ag, Rural Development, and FDA Funding Bill
September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, led bipartisan opposition to H.R.

September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) congratulated 15 college and university students from throughout Georgia’s Second Congressional District who were recently awarded prestigious federal scholarships for international studies. The students were awarded either the Benjamin A.

September 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California:

September 27, 2023

FORT VALLEY, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has been awarded $398,058 from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

September 22, 2023

LUMPKIN, Ga. – Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that the City of Lumpkin will receive $34,150 through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants Program.