Press Releases
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. These changes immediately allow employers with cafeteria plans – plans that allow employees to choose from a menu of tax-free benefit options and cash or taxable benefits – to permit employees to begin making pre-tax contributions to pay for this expanded benefit.
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.
“My wife, Vivian, and I send our heartfelt condolences to her loved ones, as well as to all who were touched by her immense legacy. Dr. Height will be missed by us all.”
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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.
Highlighting the benefits of the Stimulus bill for Peach County, Congressman Bishop said, “These projects invigorate Southwest Georgia. They provide jobs and improve our infrastructure, while propelling even more economic growth in the future.”
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. Grove Town Project for 25 multi-family homes.
Albany, Ga. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today announced that Sara Barge of Deerfield Windsor in Albany, GA is the winner of the 2010 Congressional Art Competition. Barge’s colored pencil work, “untitled,” will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, along with the winning entries from other Congressional districts across the country.