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Congressman Bishop accepts the 2023 Paul Wellstone Award from the United Steelworkers

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HONORED BY UNITED STEELWORKERS WITH 2023 PAUL WELLSTONE AWARD

June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) received the United Steelworkers (USW) 2023 Paul Wellstone Award which is presented annually by the USW to elected officials and citizens for their steadfast support of organized labor.

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & Workforce

BISHOP, FALLON INTRODUCE BIPATRISAN BILL TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE VETERANS’ MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE

June 6, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) in introducing H.R.

Issues:Healthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityVeterans

BISHOP, CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, CLYBURN, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING BLACK SERVICEMEMBERS

May 26, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Issues:Law, Individual Rights, & EqualityVoting & Civil RightsMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityVeterans

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRAISES NOMINATION OF USAF GEN. C.Q. BROWN TO SERVE AS NEXT CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

May 25, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) praised the nomination of U.S. Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the U.S. Armed Forces. President Biden submitted Gen. Brown’s nomination to the U.S. Senate today.

Issues:Military, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed Services

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF TINA TURNER

May 24, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of legendary singer-songwriter, Tina Turner.

“Today, the world lost ‘The Queen of Rock and Roll’ and one of the greatest singers of all time, Tina Turner.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES LATEST ROUND OF OVER $160 MILLION IN USDA INVESTMENTS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

May 24, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, announced several USDA grants and loans awarded for projects across Southwest Georgia.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentPublic Service & Crime PreventionHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping Families

Congressman Bishop delivers remarks at subcommittee markup of FY24 Ag, Rural Development, & FDA funding bill

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS OPPOSITION TO REPUBLICAN CUTS TO USDA LOANS, FARM SERVICE AGENCY, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP

May 19, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies – and all subcommittee Democrats – opposed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill offered by the Majority. The bill passed on a party-line vote and now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LAMENTS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CUTS TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE IN FY 2024 BUDGET AFTER SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP

May 17, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. opposed the markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) House Appropriations bill. It now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed ServicesVeterans

BISHOP, FERGUSON, KILDEE, & SMITH APPLAUD HOUSE AG COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF THE BEAGLE BRIGADE ACT

May 11, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Dan Kildee (D-MI-08), and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) applauded today's approval of H.R. 1480, the Beagle Brigade Act, by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Congressman Bishop led the effort in committee to secure its passage with a unanimous, bipartisan vote. The bill can now be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

The bill will authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, located in Newnan, Georgia.

Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentHomeland Security

Congressman Bishop with presenters at SBA, FDIC, and USDA "Path to Prosperity" event at Albany State University

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HIGHLIGHTS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, FARMERS, AND RANCHERS AT “PATH TO PROSPERITY FORUM”

May 3, 2023

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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) joined officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) at Albany State University for a day-long event at which he also delivered opening remarks.

Issues:Business & Employers