Press Releases
Blakely, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) today addressed health care professionals and guests at the Early County Department of Health Open House and toured the newly renovated facility.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2) issued a statement today regarding the decision by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make employer-provided health coverage for adult children under the age of 27 tax-free for Georgians.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) stressed the importance of World Malaria Day, which will be commemorated this year on April 25th.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford Bishop issued the following statement on the passing of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height:
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and neighbor, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Dr. Height, throughout her life, worked tirelessly for civil rights and women’s rights; and her impact on both is unparalleled.
Atlanta, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today accepted the Georgia State Association Civil Liberties Award at the annual Georgia State Association of Elks’ Civil Liberties Luncheon.
The award is given annually to the keynote speaker at the Luncheon, and Congressman Bishop was honored for his distinguished service to Georgia’s Second Congressional District.
Ft. Valley, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a Congressional update to constituents in Peach County today at Ft. Valley State University's 28th Annual Ham & Eggs Breakfast. Mr. Bishop focused on benefits the Health Care and Stimulus bills provide Southwest Georgia.
Columbus, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today presented a check for $25,000 to the House of Mercy. The money presented was raised at February’s annual Black History Breakfast, hosted by Congressman Bishop.
Reynolds, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today presented a check to Flint Cable, celebrating a Federal broadband investment totaling $8,191,826. Funding for Flint Cable, and other broadband projects around the country, was provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly called, “The Stimulus bill,” which was signed into law in February of 2009.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) yesterday responded to a request from the Mayor’s Office to appeal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a 60-day deferment for the city to repay more than $374,000 to HUD due April 9, 2010. These funds were originally allocated for the Cutliff Grove Family Resource Center, Inc.