Press Releases

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Leesburg, GA, to Mayor Billy Breeden representing the $949,146 he secured in federal funds for the city’s clean water infrastructure development that will support a recreational complex project.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $949,146 CHECK TO THE CITY OF LEESBURG FOR PUMP STATION AND CLEAN WATER PROJECT

February 23, 2023

LEESBURG, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the City of Leesburg representing the $949,146 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the city as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community DevelopmentEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Americus, GA, representing the $367,362 he secured in federal funds for the Southwest Georgia Children’s Alliance, Inc. to support its child abuse treatment and prevention program.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $367,362 CHECK TO SWGA CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS

February 23, 2023

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AMERICUS, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance, Inc. representing the $367,362 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the organization as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. The Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance, Inc.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development

Congressman Bishop visits Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc. to announce the $5,000,000 in federal funds he helped secure that will be used to replenish housing lost to Hurricane Michael and recent tornadoes.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNES $5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR MT. OLIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. TO HELP REPLENISH HOUSING LOST TO HURRICANE MICHAEL, RECENT TORNADOES

February 23, 2023

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ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) visited the Mt. Olive Community Outreach Center, Inc. to announce the $5,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman along with Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesHousing and Community Development

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” to Medical College of Georgia’s Dean David Hess, MD, in Albany, GA, representing FY23 federal funds for MCG's Southwest Campus

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $2 MILLION CHECK TO AUGUSTA UNIVERITY’S SOUTHWEST CAMPUS OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GA TO HELP PROVIDE MORE PHYSICIANS TO RURAL AREAS

February 21, 2023

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ALBANY, GA– Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to Augusta University's Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) representing the $2,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the campus as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHealthcare

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF THOMAS W. DORTCH, JR.

February 16, 2023

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COLUMBUS, GA –Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Georgia civic leader Thomas W.

Issues:Building Our Communities

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Albany, GA, representing the $1,850,000 he secured in federal funds for the Boys & Girls Club to make improvements to their facilities in Albany, Montezuma, and Plains, Georgia.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1.85 MILLION TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOR FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS

February 16, 2023

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ALBANY, GA – On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Boys and Girls Club of Albany, Inc. representing $1,850,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for them as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesEducationHousing and Community Development

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Camilla, GA, representing the $3,941,986 he secured in federal funds for the Southwest GA Regional Commission to help local governments update their emergency communications equipment.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $3.9 MILLION CHECK TO SWGA REGIONAL COMMISSION TO HELP COUNTIES UPGRADE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

February 16, 2023

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CAMILLA, GA– On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission representing the $3,941,986 in federal funding that the Congressman secured for the organization as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentJobs & Workforce

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $8.8 MILLION HEAD START GRANT TO MIDDLE GEORGIA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

February 15, 2023

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WARNER ROBINS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $8,803,316 to the Middle Georgia Community Action Agency for its Head Start program.

Issues:Education

Congressman Bishop presents a ceremonial “big check” in Dawson, GA, representing the $1,000,000 he secured in federal funds for a workforce training program operated by the Golden Triangle Resources Conservation and Development Council.

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRESENTS $1 MILLION CHECK TO GOLDEN TRIANGLE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING

February 13, 2023

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DAWSON, GA – On Friday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) presented a ceremonial check to the Golden Triangle Resource Conservation and Development Council (RCDC) representing $1,000,000 in federal funding that the Congressman secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION AWARD TO MIDDLE GA REGIONAL AIRPORT THROUGH BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTRUE LAW

February 10, 2023

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MACON, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce that the Middle Georgia Regional Airport will receive $1,011,094 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Issues:Transportation & Infrastructure