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June 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was pleased to announce the inclusion of his community project funding request in the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security government funding bill.
June 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported H.R.7606, the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act which is a bipartisan legislative package to help lower prices for America's families in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump.
June 16, 2022
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On Thursday afternoon, Congressman Sanford Bishop along with FRA Administrator Amit Bose announced recent funding granted to the Cordele Inland Port Corridor.
Bishop said the corridor is vital when it comes to moving goods to and from South, GA and to the Port of Savannah.
Two Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements, also known as C
WTVY 4 CBS in Dothan, Alabama reports on Congressman Bishop securing funding two projects for Southwest Georgia in the Fiscal Year 2023 Ag funding bill
June 15, 2022
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(video accompanying this article is located on the WTVY website)
-The projects will support the city of Donalsonville, Georgia in expanding their wireless, high-speed internet service.
DONALSONVILLE, Ga (WTVY) - Wednesday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Congressman Bishop presides over the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies
June 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, introduced and led the subcommittee in approving its Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Congressman Bishop testifies in front of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee regarding Water Resources and Development Act priorities for Middle and Southwest Georgia
June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the approval of H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill reauthorizes and increases environmental projects, overseen by the Army Corps of Engineers, that address water, wastewater, water supply, and stormwater management.
June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 7910, the Protect our Kids Act and will soon consider H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. Both bills are legislative efforts to address the ongoing problem of mass shootings in America.
June 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Albany Technical College's longtime president, Dr.
June 3, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Black History Month Observance Breakfast committee and Congressman Sanford Bishop are working to preserve the cultural history of African Americans throughout the Chattahoochee Valley region.

Today, they presented contributions to four entities that serve a vital role in the Columbus communities.