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December 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Job Corps Caucus received the 2022 Congressional Leadership Award from the Friends of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus for his staunch support of the Job Corps program.
Congressman Bishop also welcomed Job Corps students who visited the U.S. Capitol to meet with legislators and discuss the benefits of the program as well as how it can be improved. He was joined by U.S. House Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (D-VA), U.S.
Issues:EducationJobs & Workforce
December 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of several bipartisan bills to improve the resources, benefits, and care for America's military veterans. He also was one of the leading members introducing the G.I. Bill Transferability Improvement Act.
"I am constantly hearing from veterans and veteran-serving organizations about their challenges and evolving needs as America's military has grown," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Veterans
November 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported legislation to avert a national railroad shutdown and address outstanding concerns related to rail employee paid sick leave.
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November 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04):
"I join those mourning the passing of Congressman Donald McEachin.
Issues:Building Our Communities
November 23, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is providing $2,173,928 in funding to Valley Healthcare System, Inc.
Issues:Healthcare
November 17, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement following announcements by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer that they would not be seeking leadership positions within the Democratic Caucus in the 118th Congress:
"During their time as leaders in the U.S.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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November 17, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of S. 4359, a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Atlanta after the late U.S. Senator from Georgia, Johnny Isakson, who passed away in December 2021. Congressman Bishop and Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12) introduced the bipartisan companion bill in the U.S. House of Representative which was cosponsored by the entire Georgia Congressional delegation.
Issues:Veterans
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November 17, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of S. 3369, a bill that would designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Atlanta, Georgia, after former U.S. Senator Joseph Maxwell Cleland. Senator Cleland passed away in November 2021. Congressman Bishop was a cosponsor of the bipartisan companion bill in the U.S. House.
Issues:Veterans
November 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Georgia House Speaker David Ralston:
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Speaker David Ralston. As the presiding officer of the Georgia House, he demonstrated strong and effective leadership.
Issues:Building Our Communities
November 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's (IIJA) enactment. Congressman Bishop supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill's approval in Congress.