Press Releases

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CAREFULLY ANALYZING PROPOSED USDA REORGANIZATION
May 12, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, is carefully analyzing the proposed reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which was announced yesterday by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE FIRING OF FBI DIRECTOR COMEY
May 10, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement responding to the firing of FBI Director James Comey:
"I was shocked by the President's action to fire FBI Director James Comey during an ongoing investigation of his campaign's alleged improper ties with Russia. It is now clearer than ever that the active investigation should be undertaken by an independent, non-partisan special commission. This is the only way to restore the American people's trust and confidence in our justice system.
Issues:Public Service & Crime PreventionHomeland Security
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES 2017 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNERS
May 8, 2017
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ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition at a ceremony held Friday evening at the Albany Arts Council in Albany, Georgia. This year's first place was earned by the work of Khalil Brown from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia. His winning piece of artwork was created with graphite and will be displayed in the U.S.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesEducation
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL SEEKING TO DISMANTLE THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
May 5, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement concerning his vote against the misguided legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which passed the full U.S. House of Representatives yesterday in a vote of 217 to 213:
"I strongly opposed the House passage of the healthcare legislation to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. This bill jeopardizes the healthcare of Americans across the country.
Issues:Healthcare
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE LOSS OF ARMY RANGER IN IRAQ
May 4, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the death of Clay County native, 1st Lieutenant Weston Lee, who died Saturday while serving in Iraq.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of 1st Lieutenant Weston Lee," said Congressman Bishop. "He served our country as an Army Ranger and an officer and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransBuilding Our Communities
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF FY2017 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL
May 3, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding his support of the bipartisan Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Omnibus Appropriations government spending bill. The bill was approved today by the full U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 309 to 118.
"Earlier today, the U.S.
Issues:Armed ServicesFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentEducationFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & Trade
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PLACES HIGH ON BIPARTISAN INDEX
April 27, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Lugar Center and Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy unveiled their most recent update to the annual Bipartisan Index, ranking Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) as the 16th most likely U.S. Representatives to work across party lines during the 114th Congress. The Index is a non-partisan tool, ranking all 535 members of Congress on their willingness to reach across the aisle by evaluating legislation sponsorship and co-sponsorship data.

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SENDS LETTER TO ARMY CORPS CONCERNING HYDRILLA GROWTH
April 27, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) authored a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the ongoing hydrilla infestation in Lake Seminole.
In the letter, Congressman Bishop urged the Army Corps to dedicate sufficient resources to control the hydrilla growth and preserve the natural ecology of Lake Seminole. Congressman Bishop also called on the Army Corps to adequately prioritize and restore functionality to the Water F.
Issues:Building Our CommunitiesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyJobs & Workforce
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN MOMENT OF SILENCE RECOGNIZING FORMER CONGRESSMAN DAWSON MATHIS
April 26, 2017
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WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) honored the life and contributions of the late Congressman Dawson Mathis on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by reading the below statement into the Congressional Record. Following the statement, Congressman Bishop led the full U.S. House of Representatives in a moment of silence in recognition of Congressman Mathis.

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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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