Press Releases

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP WELCOMES SENATE CONFIRMATION OF SONNY PERDUE AS AGRICULTURE SECRETARY
April 25, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, released the following statement congratulating former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on his confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture by a Senate vote of 87 to 11:

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural Development
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THE TRUMP BUDGET: A BAD DEAL FOR GEORGIA’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
April 19, 2017
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Throughout my career in Congress I have maintained a reputation for working across the aisle to craft and enact sensible policies and sensible budgets on a bipartisan basis. My only litmus test has been whether a particular bill, budget, resolution, or other action will improve the lives of the hard working people of the Second Congressional District of Georgia.
Issues:Foreign AffairsBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessHomeland SecurityEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentTransportation & InfrastructureSenior CitizensFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER SOUTHWEST GEORGIA CONGRESSMAN DAWSON MATHIS
April 18, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the passing yesterday of former Congressman Dawson Mathis.
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend of long standing, former Congressman Dawson Mathis," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP INVITES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2017 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
April 17, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) invited high school students from Middle and Southwest Georgia's 2nd Congressional District to participate in the 36th Annual Congressional Art Competition.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesEducation
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ADVISORY: CONGRESSMAN BISHOP TO HOST COLUMBUS TOWN HALL MEETING
April 14, 2017
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COLUMBUS, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Columbus, GA on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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ADVISORY: LAKE SEMINOLE HYDRILLA TOWN HALL MEETING
April 3, 2017
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DONALSONVILLE, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) will hold a Lake Seminole Hydrilla Town Hall Meeting in Donalsonville, GA on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:00pm. Congressman Bishop will be joined by Colonel James DeLapp, Commander of the U.S.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the Economy
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BISHOP STATEMENT ON TRUMPCARE BEING WITHDRAWN FROM CONSIDERATION
March 24, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the America Health Care Act, known as TrumpCare, being pulled from consideration on the House floor:

Issues:Federal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyHealthcare
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BISHOP STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S PROPOSED FY18 BUDGET
March 16, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Budget Blueprint:

"Although I support a robust national defense and addressing our readiness needs, we must not do so at the expense of our non-defense programs and agencies.

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BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN ELIGIO ‘KIKA’ DE LA GARZA
March 15, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the passing earlier this week of Congressman Eligio ‘Kika' de la Garza:

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BISHOP HEARS TESTIMONY FROM LAWMAKERS DURING HOUSE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS MEMBERS’ DAY HEARING
March 10, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, led by Ranking Member Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Chairman Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04), hosted a Members' Day hearing to receive testimony from other Members of Congress on their agriculture priorities for the 115th Congress.

Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development
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