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BISHOP, FALLON INTRODUCE BIPATRISAN BILL TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE VETERANS’ MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
June 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) in introducing H.R.

Issues:Healthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityVeterans
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BISHOP, CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, CLYBURN, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING BLACK SERVICEMEMBERS
May 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Issues:Law, Individual Rights, & EqualityVoting & Civil RightsMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityVeterans
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP PRAISES NOMINATION OF USAF GEN. C.Q. BROWN TO SERVE AS NEXT CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
May 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) praised the nomination of U.S. Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the U.S. Armed Forces. President Biden submitted Gen. Brown’s nomination to the U.S.

Issues:Military, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed Services
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF TINA TURNER
May 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of legendary singer-songwriter, Tina Turner.

 

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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES LATEST ROUND OF OVER $160 MILLION IN USDA INVESTMENTS IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
May 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, announced several USDA grants and loans awarded for projects across Southwest Georgia.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentPublic Service & Crime PreventionHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping Families
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Congressman Bishop delivers remarks at subcommittee markup of FY24 Ag, Rural Development, & FDA funding bill
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LEADS OPPOSITION TO REPUBLICAN CUTS TO USDA LOANS, FARM SERVICE AGENCY, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
May 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies – and all subcommittee Democrats – opposed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture appropriations bill offered by the Majority.

Issues:Building Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentHousing and Community DevelopmentEducationHealthcare, Social Security, & Support ProgramsHealthcareHelping FamiliesFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyFederal Budget, Appropriations, & Taxes
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP LAMENTS HOUSE REPUBLICAN CUTS TO MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE IN FY 2024 BUDGET AFTER SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
May 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. opposed the markup of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) House Appropriations bill. It now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

Issues:Federal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesMilitary, Veterans, & National SecurityArmed ServicesVeterans
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BISHOP, FERGUSON, KILDEE, & SMITH APPLAUD HOUSE AG COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF THE BEAGLE BRIGADE ACT
May 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Dan Kildee (D-MI-08), and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) applauded today's approval of H.R. 1480, the Beagle Brigade Act, by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Congressman Bishop led the effort in committee to secure its passage with a unanimous, bipartisan vote.
Issues:Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentHomeland Security
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Congressman Bishop with presenters at SBA, FDIC, and USDA "Path to Prosperity" event at Albany State University
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HIGHLIGHTS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, FARMERS, AND RANCHERS AT “PATH TO PROSPERITY FORUM”
May 3, 2023
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ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) joined officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) at Albany State University for a day-long event at which he also delivered opening remarks.
Issues:Business & Employers
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Congressman Bishop with the 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners from GA02
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ART COMPETITION WINNERS
May 2, 2023
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ALBANY, GA – On Saturday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) hosted a reception at the Albany Museum of Art to celebrate the participants in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from Georgia's 2nd Congressional District.
Issues:Building Our Communities
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