Press Releases
Atlanta, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black today discussed the future of Georgia’s agriculture sector during a meeting at the Georgia Department of Agriculture office in Atlanta, Georgia. At the meeting, both men highlighted what effect the looming budgetary pressures could have on Georgia Agriculture and pledged to work together on behalf of Georgia’s farmers.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. John Lewis (GA-5). Rep. Lewis was among 15 individuals to receive the highest civilian honor in the United States at the White House today for “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." |
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement after President Obama unveiled his budget request for fiscal year 2012. |
Albany, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, today held a town hall meeting with service members and their families at the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) in Albany, GA. At the town hall meeting, Service members and their families voiced their concerns with spousal employment, education, and health care issues, and gave Rep. Bishop ideas on how Congress can ease the stress of wartime service on military families.
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), Ranking Member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, today sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary, Erik Shinseki, outlining his priorities for improving the performance of the VA, and providing the troops, veterans and their families with the resources they deserve. Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson (R-TX) joined Rep. Bishop in sending the letter to Secretary Shinseki, as part of the subcommittee’s preparation for hearings later this year.
Washington, DC – The Military Coalition, a consortium of over 30 uniformed services and veterans associations representing more than 5.5 million current and former service members, their families, and survivors has announced their strong support and full endorsement of H.R. 333, the Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veteran Affairs introduced H.R. |
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) tonight released the following statement after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress. |
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today sent a letter to Governor Nathan Deal to highlight the possible adverse results from the Governor’s proposed changes to the Georgia Family Connection Partnerships (GaFCPs). Governor Deal is proposing to consolidate and transfer appropriated funds away from the Department of Human Services and directing them to the Governor’s Office for Children & Families (GOCF). |
Washington, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today released the following statement of the death of Olan Faulk, Former Mayor of Richland, Georgia: “Georgia and America have lost a great public servant in Olan Faulk. His work as a rural educator, a community action program administrator, a long-time and effective aide for former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, and as Mayor of his hometown of Richland, Georgia, are proof positive that Olan Faulk made a difference with his life.” |
Washington, DC – The Democratic Steering & Policy Committee and the Democratic Caucus met and approved the Ranking Members of the Subcommittees of the House Appropriations Committee. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) is now the confirmed Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction & Veteran Affairs.
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