Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, released the following statement concerning the proposed 2018 Farm Bill put forth last Thursday by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee:

"As a Member of Congress representing both rural and urban communities, the Farm Bill is of vital importance to me and my constituents.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $64.9 million to Georgia to help with the recovery from the storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes that struck the state in 2017.

These funds are provided by HUD's Community Development Block Grant, Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, which helps fund the repair of damaged housing, businesses, and infrastructure from major natural disasters.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement in solemn recognition of the 50^th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Fifty years ago, we lost one of our nation's most valiant and respected leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In view of what is going on in the world today: division, unrest, and distrust here in the United States and across the globe, there is no better time than today to pause, reflect, and honor the life of Dr. King.

"Dr.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) ), a senior member of the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, released the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan measure was approved yesterday by the full House by a vote of 256 to 167.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented its Spirit of Enterprise Award to Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) in recognition of his support of pro-growth policies during the 1^st Session of the 115^th Congress.

"I accept the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of Enterprise Award with great pleasure and with pride in the work that we have done to foster the success of our businesses, small and large," said Congressman Bishop.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter:

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. She was a committed advocate for upstate New York and a true pioneer for women in politics and beyond.

"As Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, she had a direct and profound impact on the direction and priorities of Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening statement yesterday during the subcommittee's hearing on the Office of Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA).

Video and background on the subcommittee hearing can be found here. Hearing witnesses included: