Press Releases
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act. It is a comprehensive, strategic bill that will power the success of America's workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete – and win – on the world stage.
February 4, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) highlighted several broadband infrastructure improvement projects across Middle and Southwest Georgia funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and with local matching funds. The projects were announced by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, state leaders, and the state's Broadband Infrastructure Committee.
February 4, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $1.25 million to local farms through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program.
February 2, 2022
FORT GAINES, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to award the City of Fort Gaines $169,800 to purchase patrol vehicles and security equipment. The award — a $100,000 grant and a $69,800 loan — will be matched with $68,000 from the city.
February 1, 2022
FORT VALLEY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
February 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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January 31, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 28, 2022
CUTHBERT, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent award of a $828,000 low-interest loan to Cuthbert, Georgia from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The loan was made through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program which is supported by the U.S.
January 26, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
January 26, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a grant awarded to the City of Albany, Georgia.