Press Releases
June 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that all beef imports from Brazil to the U.S. will be halted until further notice due to safety concerns.
"Food safety is a serious issue and is of the utmost importance," said Congressman Bishop. "Although Brazil is a significant trading partner, the first priority should always be the safety of American consumers.
June 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON/VA), released the following statement regarding the Committee's passage of the first of the twelve spending bills that the House will consider for FY 2018 appropriations. Congressman Bishop voted in favor of the legislation.
"Today, the Appropriations Committee came together in a bipartisan fashion to meet the needs of our service members, veterans, and their families.
June 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Charlie Dent (R-PA) reintroduced the Agent Orange Reconciliation Act of 2017 (H.R. 2891) in an effort to help heal the post-conflict, human cost of war by caring for children living with Spina Bifida due to a Vietnam veteran parent's exposure to Agent Orange.
Spina Bifida requires costly surgeries and extensive medical care because of potential paralysis resulting from damage to the spinal cord.
June 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement on the shooting this morning at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Multiple individuals were injured in the shooting, including Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA), a congressional aide, and Capitol Police officers.
"I am deeply saddened by this senseless shooting. It is a direct attack on our democratic values.
June 6, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is encouraged by yesterday's announcement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin, that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will implement the same electronic health records platform as the Department of Defense (DoD).
"I have advocated for fully interoperable health records between the VA and Department of Defense for over a decade and am pleased by Secretary Shulkin's decision to implement the same platform at the VA as currently used by DoD," said Congressman Bishop.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeterans
May 26, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of this upcoming Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2017:
"This Memorial Day, I am humbled as I reflect and remember all those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. We are grateful to the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
May 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening statement earlier today during the subcommittee's hearing on the budget for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Video and background on the subcommittee hearing can be found here. Below is Congressman Bishop's full statement as prepared:
Thank you Mr. Chairman and welcome Mr.
May 23, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the release earlier today of President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Budget Request:
"Budgets reflect values. They reflect a prioritization of scarce resources, and are a signal of what an administration does and does not care about.
"In today's dangerous world, the President's FY18 Budget Request shows the administration rightfully values our national defense and military readiness.
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May 22, 2017
MACON, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Macon, GA on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
May 18, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement responding to the appointment of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to oversee the investigation of Russian government efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election and related matters: