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THE TRUMP BUDGET: A BAD DEAL FOR GEORGIA’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

April 19, 2017

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. This principle has guided my actions since I was elected to Congress 24 years ago.

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

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. "He was a great representative for Southwest Georgia and Rural America and he served his community with distinction. Our nation has lost an exceptional public servant, and I have lost both a trusted friend and mentor.

Issues:Building Our Communities

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 2^nd Congressional District to participate in the 36^th Annual Congressional Art Competition.

"The 2017 Congressional Art Competition has begun, and we look forward to receiving entries from students in the 2nd Congressional District," said Congressman Bishop.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesEducation

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

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

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

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.

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:

"It is with a heavy heart, but also fond memories, that I reflect on the passing of my old friend and mentor, Congressman Kika de la Garza. He was a champion for both his constituents in Texas and for rural communities all across America.

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. Turnout was robust and included ten Democrats and twelve Republicans.

Issues:Agriculture & Rural Development

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL

March 7, 2017

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement concerning the House Republican bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

Issues:Healthcare