Congressman Sanford Bishop

Representing the 2nd District of Georgia

Press Releases

Bishop Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 15, 2011 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country:

Bishop Statement on 9/11 Anniversary

Sep 9, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today to commemorate the upcoming 9/11 anniversary:

Bishop Seeks Drought Assistance for Georgia Farmers

Aug 31, 2011 Press Release
Issues:
Our Livelihoods, Economy, Small Business, Fiscal Responsibility, Appropriations, Taxes, Our Communities, Agriculture

Bishop Supports Blue Star Museums Joining Forces Initiative

Aug 16, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) delivered remarks at the Blue Star Museums Joining Forces Initiative Event at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

Issues:
Our Communities, Senior Citizens, Homeland Security, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Veterans

Bishop Statement On Recent U.S. Casualties In Afghanistan

Aug 8, 2011 Press Release
Issues:
Defense

Bishop Supports Bipartisan Budget Measure

Aug 1, 2011 Press Release
Issues:
Fiscal Discipline

Rep. Bishop Defends Veterans Benefits Against Budget Cuts

Jul 20, 2011 Press Release
Issues:
Our Communities, Senior Citizens, Homeland Security, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Veterans

Rep. Bishop Testifies Before House VA Committee, Supports ‘Hiring Heroes Act’

Jul 15, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-2), sponsor of H.R. 1941, the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee this morning.

Issues:
Our Communities, Senior Citizens, Homeland Security, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Veterans

Rep. Bishop Votes to Strengthen Flood Insurance Program

Jul 12, 2011 Press Release
Issues:
Our Livelihoods, Economy, Small Business, Fiscal Responsibility, Appropriations, Taxes, Our Communities, Agriculture

Rep. Bishop Statement on the Passage of the Defense Appropriations bill for FY12

Jul 8, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, H.R. 2219, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 336 to 87.  Rep. Bishop voted in favor of the bill and released the following statement.

Issues:
Appropriations, Defense

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