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June 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management. The legislation also includes provisions requested by Congressman Bishop that will improve water infrastructure in Middle and Southwest Georgia. It was approved by the U.S.
June 7, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Albany Technical College's longtime president, Dr. Anthony Parker:
"Dr. Anthony Parker was not only a beloved member of our community, he was also an institution in his own right.
Issues:Building Our Communities
May 25, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that killed nineteen children and two teachers as well as injuring others:
"I was shocked to hear about yet another school shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas.
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May 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, helped lead the approval of H.R.
May 17, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus, supported the approval of H.R. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This bill would reauthorize vital workforce training and apprenticeship programs as well as expand program eligibility to more Americans.
Issues:Jobs & Workforce
May 14, 2022
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Georgia State Representative Ed Rynders:
"Vivian and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Former State Representative Ed Rynders.
Issues:Building Our Communities
May 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 5129, the Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act. This bill would robustly fund block grants — administered through states and implemented through Community Action Agencies — to reduce poverty, regardless of its cause or condition as well as expand program access, increase accountability measures, and promote innovative approaches.
May 11, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 2499, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act. This bipartisan bill would establish a presumption that specific diseases prevalent among federal firefighters and other federal first responders are considered work-related, rather than require these frontline defenders to affirmatively demonstrate that the hazardous nature of their jobs caused their illness.
May 3, 2022
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued this statement following media reports of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v.
Issues:Healthcare
April 28, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of S. 3522, the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which will improve the efficiency of shipments of weapons systems, ammunition, and military assistance in other forms for Ukraine as it continues to repel Russia's invasion of its territory. Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent. The U.S.
Issues:Foreign Affairs