Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that eight healthcare providers across Georgia's Second Congressional District were awarded a total of $2,168,196 through the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations.

"As we head into another winter, we are seeing surging cases of the flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus – more commonly referred to as RSV – and COVID-19," said Congressman Bishop.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.Res. 1512, legislation that includes the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The NDAA authorizes funding to bolster our national defense, our service members and their families; increase investments in advanced technology and maintain national security at home and abroad.

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.

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.