Press Releases
February 25, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.
"Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an eminently qualified jurist whose stellar record of service in our nation's federal courts has won her praise and admiration from both sides of the aisle.
Issues:Building Our Communities
February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded a $420,000 award to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and River Valley Regional Commission.
February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Senior Member on the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee supported the passage of H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. This bipartisan effort is being made to secure the financial foundation of the U.S.
Issues:Building Our Communities
February 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday evening, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the adoption of a short-term, continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and serving the American people through early March. The measure was necessary as Congressional Democrats continue to work towards a final, full-year funding bill with their Republican colleagues. The funding bill was adopted by a bipartisan vote of 272-162 and now heads to the U.S.
February 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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. Awardees in Middle and Southwest Georgia included Goodson Pecans, LLC, Georgia Organic Peanut Association, Inc., Southern Pasture Power, LLC, Longleaf Ridge Farms, LLC, and New Communities at Cypress Pond.
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. In Middle and Southwest Georgia projects to expand broadband internet access to over 18,000 sites were awarded over $54.6 million.
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. The bill was adopted by the House of Representatives by a vote of 222-210 and now heads to the U.S.
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.