Press Releases

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP MOURNS THE LOSS OF FORMER SENATOR BOB DOLE
December 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole:
Issues:Veterans
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SECURES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
November 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) made a commitment to a historic investment in American families by helping secure passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act.
Issues:VeteransTaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
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REPRESENTATIVES BISHOP AND CÁRDENAS CALL ON HHS SECRETARY TO PRESERVE NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED
November 16, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), along with five Members from the U.S.
Issues:Healthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HOSTS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL TO HIGHLIGHT USDA RD PROGRAMS FOR AG PRODUCERS, BUSINESSES & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
November 12, 2021
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COLUMBUS, GA – This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) hosted a virtual town hall event to promote awareness of and participation in U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) programs.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community Development
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PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS BISHOP AND FERGUSON BILL INTO LAW NAMING COLUMBUS VA CLINIC FOR COLONEL BOB POYDASHEFF
November 12, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Biden signed H.R. 3475 into law. It is a bill that was introduced by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Veterans
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SENATOR MAX CLELAND
November 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the passing of former U.S.
Issues:Veterans
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO PASS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL THAT WILL BRING OVER $10.5 BILLION TO GEORGIA
November 6, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) helped secure $550 billion in new federal investment in surface infrastructure, high-speed internet, and the environment by sending H.R.
Issues:TaxesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureJobs & Workforce
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BISHOP, SCOTT URGE FEMA TO MAKE EMERGENCY RURAL TELECOM EQUIPMENT ELIGIBLE FOR HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDS
November 3, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Representatives Austin Scott (R-GA-08) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Disaster Relief & Preparedness
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FOR ALBANY MUSEUM
October 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced a $10,695 grant award through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for the Albany Museum of Art (AMA).
Issues:Housing and Community DevelopmentHealthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HIGHLIGHTS MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO HELP COLUMBUS AREA YOUTH
October 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce a grant awarded to Beginning New Outreach, a Columbus, Georgia non-profit, to help provide mentoring for youth affected by the opioid crisis and drug abuse.
Issues:Healthcare
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