Press Releases
October 24, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Roy G. Plummer, a military veteran, educator, and longtime leader in several community-based and religiously-affiliated organizations:
"Retired Colonel Reverend Doctor Roy G. Plummer was a life-long servant of the people.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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October 18, 2022
DAWSON, GA – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) visited several sites throughout Southwest Georgia to meet with U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers as well as a wide range of growers and agribusiness owners.
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October 14, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and stakeholder panelists for a roundtable discussion about the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and the Joining Forces Initiative.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeterans
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October 14, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) welcomed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L.
September 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.R. 6833, a short-term funding bill commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution, that will keep the federal government open through mid-December as Congressional Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate work towards a final, full-year funding bill.
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September 28, 2022
DONALSONVILLE, GA – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) received the Friend of Farm Bureau award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The ceremony was held at the American Peanut Growers Group, LLC shelling facility in Donalsonville, Georgia.
In his remarks, Congressman Bishop noted the enormous effect that agriculture has on Georgia and America's economy.
"I want to thank the Georgia Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation for this award," said Congressman Bishop.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $13,708,000 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT IN CAMILLA
September 22, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that Camilla Bancshares, Inc. in Camilla, GA will be receiving $13,708,000 from the U.S.
September 22, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported four bills that were passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today with bipartisan support.
September 22, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of H.R. 8873, the Presidential Election Reform Act, which would amend the Electoral Count Act of 1887 to clarify the role of Constitutional officers in verifying presidential electoral votes and to strengthen the integrity of future presidential elections.