Press Releases
August 29, 2018
COLUMBUS, GA – Last night, Columbus residents tried their hand at balancing the federal budget during a deficit reduction workshop held by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), in cooperation with the nonpartisan Concord Coalition, at the National Infantry Museum. During the event, participants were placed in the role of legislators and educated on the difficult balancing of priorities that is necessary to reduce the deficit and balance the budget.
August 28, 2018
COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
August 27, 2018
ALBANY, GA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will provide up to $15 million in assistance through the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), to pecan growers impacted by 2017 weather events.
Last year, Georgia was struck by a series of severe weather events. Hurricane Irma was particularly devastating, wiping out nearly a third of Georgia's pecan crop.
August 27, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passing this past weekend of Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
"Our country has lost a true patriot. Throughout his life, Senator John McCain always put God, Country, and service to others before himself and his party.
August 27, 2018
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is proud to share that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) has awarded loans totaling $7.1 million to five communities in Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. The loans will finance infrastructure improvements for water, sewer, and solid waste treatment plants.
"Since 1985, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority has diligently worked to preserve and enhance Georgia's energy and water resources," said Congressman Bishop.
August 20, 2018
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the proposal by the election board of Randolph County, Georgia to close seven of the nine polling stations in Randolph County.
August 16, 2018
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congresswoman Martha Roby (AL-02), Co-Chairs of the House Peanut Caucus, sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to respond to recent negative trade actions by China that threaten the U.S.
August 16, 2018
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that Albany Technical College in Albany, GA has been awarded $219,204 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award will be used to address the growing demand for skilled technicians and a diversified labor force.
Issues:Education
August 3, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passing on Monday of former Congressman Ron Dellums. Ron Dellums, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), previously served as the U.S. Representative from Oakland, California for 27 years from 1971 to 1998, as well as a member of the Berkeley City Council from 1967 to 1970 and Oakland's Mayor from 2007 to 2011.
August 1, 2018
ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, sent a letter to House and Senate leaders on the conference committee for the 2018 Farm Bill urging them to come to an agreement on the Farm Bill that provides certainty and relief to farmers, rural communities, and those who rely on our nation's food and nutrition programs.
This letter follows yesterday's vote by the U.S. Senate to proceed to conference on the 2018 Farm Bill.