Congressman Sanford Bishop

Representing the 2nd District of Georgia

Press Releases

Apr 16, 2012 Press Release

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Mar 27, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released a statement of support for the U.S.

Mar 26, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, as he was walking home from a local convenience store in a gated community near Orlando, Florida:

Mar 22, 2012 Press Release

Albany, Ga. – On Friday, March 23, 2012, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) will be a featured speaker at the Peanut Proud Educational Symposium in Blakely, Georgia.  Other elected officials and representatives from the peanut industry are expected to attend and speak at the event.  The symposium will take place at the George Y.

Mar 19, 2012 Press Release

Albany, GA -- Last week, Edward T. Rella, a 6-year U.S. Army veteran, officially joined the office of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) as a Fellow through the U.S. House of Representatives’ Wounded Warrior Program.  Since 2008, the U.S.

Mar 6, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in supporting H.R. 4105, legislation that protects American manufacturing jobs and exports by allowing the U.S.

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Mar 6, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne (NJ-10):

“With the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, our nation has lost a dedicated public servant, devoted humanitarian and inspirational figure who campaigned tirelessly for universal adherence to human rights.

Mar 1, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in supporting H. Res. 562, a resolution that directs the Office of the Historian to compile oral histories from Members of the U.S.

Feb 29, 2012 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) attended a budget hearing hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies.  Dr.

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