Press Releases

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO PROTECT THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES
December 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Democrats and Republicans to adopt must-pass legislation that prevents the United States from defaulting on the federal debt. The legislation is not related to currently proposed spending and programs recently passed by Congress.
Issues:Fiscal Discipline
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BISHOP STATEMENT ON STORMS AND TORNADOES ACROSS THE MIDWEST AND THE SOUTH
December 12, 2021
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COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding Friday night's devastating storms and tornadoes across the Midwest and the South:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesDisaster Relief & Preparedness
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REPS. BISHOP, LEVIN, MCMORRIS RODGERS, AND HUDSON INTRODUCE BILL TO OPEN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM TO MILITARY FAMILIES
December 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to make it easier for military families to qualify for school meal programs.
Issues:Armed ServicesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHelping Families
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP APPLAUDS ROBUST INVESTMENT IN ARMED FORCES, HIGHLIGHTS DEFENSE BILL SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE AND SOUTHWEST GEORGIA BASES
December 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Armed ServicesForeign AffairsHomeland Security
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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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