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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
February 21, 2023
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.
February 16, 2023
COLUMBUS, GA –Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Georgia civic leader Thomas W.
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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.
February 16, 2023
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.
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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.
February 16, 2023
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.
February 15, 2023
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
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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.
February 13, 2023
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.
February 10, 2023
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).
February 9, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, yesterday introduced H. Res.
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Congressman Bishop receives the Magnet Schools Champion of Excellence Award from Magnet Schools of America CEO Ramin Taheri
February 9, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was presented with the Magnet Schools Champion of Excellence Award by Magnet Schools of America. The ceremony was held during the Magnet Schools of America Policy Training Conference at the U.S. Capitol.
Issues:Education
February 3, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Austin Scott (GA-08), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee David Scott (GA-13), and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.