Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—After reviewing the President’s most recent request for an emergency supplemental to address the devastation of Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne, Congressman Sanford Bishop, a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, appealed to the Committee’s Chairman for more funds to address the growing agricultural crisis in South Georgia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. In the wake of hurricanes Francis and Ivan Congressman Sanford Bishop joined Governor Perdue and Members of Congress in asking President Bush for an expedited major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia. If granted, Georgians impacted by the hurricanes will be eligible for federal assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman Sanford Bishop was proud to announce that Valdosta Technical College will receive $49,474 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to implement the “Road Map to Success” project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Last night the Dougherty High Chorale received an overwhelming reception for their performance at the Gospel Extravaganza held at the Washington Convention Center. The gospel concert is a highlight of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference which is holding it 34th session this week. This is the second year that Congressman Bishop has hosted the Dougherty High Chorale for the event.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Sanford Bishop offered the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s Monday ruling that the phrase “under God” may remain in the Pledge of Allegiance as recited in public school classrooms: |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, after a special meeting of the Democratic Caucus with the Chairmen of the 9/11 Commission, Congressman Sanford Bishop announced his support for legislation that would enact the Commission's recommendations into law. Congressman Bishop also called for a full and open debate on the comprehensive legislation to improve national security and prevent terrorist attacks.
Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, member of the Military Construction Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that the House of Representatives passed the Military Construction Appropriations spending bill (HR 4837) for fiscal year 2005, which contains $282,746,000 for projects in the state of Georgia. This funding includes $82,977,000 in projects for Fort Benning, as well as $9,600,000 for the construction of a base support center at Moody Air Force Base and $16,000,000 for enclave fencing and parking at Kings Bay.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Sanford Bishop today reiterated his support for a Federal Constitutional Amendment limiting the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. He also voted against the misnamed “Marriage Protection Act of 2004” (H.R. 3313), legislation which would strip the authority of Federal courts to rule on cases related to the Defense of Marriage Act passed in 1996.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop helped move forward a bill that contains $9.6 Billion to fund a buyout for U.S. tobacco farmers. The bill, known as the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (HR 4520) contains a provision that if enacted would provide economic relief for farmers at the same time that it eliminates the Depression era quota system in favor of a free market for American tobacco. HR. 4520 passed the House of Representatives by a margin of 251 to 178.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop helped move forward a bill that contains $9.6 Billion to fund a buyout for U.S. tobacco farmers. The bill, known as the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (HR 4520) contains a provision that if enacted would provide economic relief for farmers at the same time that it eliminates the Depression era quota system in favor of a free market for American tobacco. HR. 4520 passed the House of Representatives by a margin of 251 to 178.