Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today announced plans to tour the flood damaged areas of Southwest Georgia tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Last week, heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Southern Georgia, including the second district counties of Brooks, Calhoun, Decatur, Early, Lowndes, Mitchell, Baker and Miller.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA02) released the following statement today regarding the passing of John Hope Franklin:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today announced bi-partisan legislation to expand the Jimmy Carter National Historic site located in Plains, Ga. Proposed improvements include the creation of a park campground, development of a multi-use trail and enhanced facilities for the maintenance and curatorial functions.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $173,852 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding to three Southwest Georgia fire departments. The funds, to be used for staffing, equipment and training, will be distributed as follows:

• $93,936 to the Terrell County Fire Department in Dawson, Ga.;
• $20,066 to the Quitman County Fire Department in Georgetown, Ga.;
• $59,850 to the Sylvester Fire Department in Sylvester, Ga.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA02) today announced the release of $1.3 million that will support Southwest Georgia Health Care in Richland, Ga. These funds, authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will help citizens with little or no health insurance obtain access to primary and preventive health care services while also creating health care jobs in Georgia’s Second Congressional District.

“Last November, the American people demanded change both at home and abroad. I am pleased that President Obama tonight presented a comprehensive plan to combat the country’s economic and financial challenges – a plan that will bring about the change that this country so desperately needs to stimulate the economy, create jobs, get consumer credit flowing, relieve the housing crisis and bring accountability to our financial system.

Washington, D.C. – Georgia’s Democratic Congressional delegation has selected an informal panel to advise the delegation regarding Presidential appointments to selected judgeships on the district courts, U.S. Attorneys, and U.S. Marshals in Georgia. President Obama has asked the delegation to make recommendations for these positions, and the delegation will consider the advice of the panel when making its recommendations to the President.

At present, applications are being taken for the following openings:

U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop issued the following statement after learning of the passing of Griffin Bell, the longtime Judge and former U.S. Attorney General: