Press Releases
December 12, 2021
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:
"My heartfelt prayers go out to all those impacted by Friday's tornadoes. I am grateful to the first responders who are working tirelessly to find the missing, clearing debris, and caring for the injured.
December 9, 2021
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.
December 8, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to adopt S.1605, Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
December 6, 2021
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
November 19, 2021
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. The bill addresses housing, healthcare, and education and provides investments in our national security, veterans, and our rural communities.
November 16, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), along with five Members from the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations, Energy & Commerce, and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees sent a letter to U.S.
Issues:Healthcare
November 12, 2021
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. Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, Justin Maxson, joined the Congressman and introduced the audience to USDA RD.
November 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Biden signed H.R. 3475 into law. It is a bill that was introduced by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) along with Congressman Drew Ferguson (GA-03) and which names the new Department of Veterans Affairs' community-based outpatient clinic in Columbus, Georgia in honor of Colonel Robert "Bob" S. Poydasheff.
Issues:Veterans
November 9, 2021
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
November 6, 2021
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. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to President Biden for his signature. It will set the tone for the country's investment in roads, bridges, rail, airports, and ports.