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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.
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 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.
Congressman Bishop visits Schnitzer Steel Industries in Macon, Georgia
June 2, 2022
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(video in article at WMGT 41 NBC website)
Congressman Bishop said the plant is moving to battery production and electric car batteries.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop, visited the Schnitzer Steel Industries in Macon.
He visited the plant to see how it produces high quality recycled meta
WTVM 9 ABC in Columbus, Georgia, reports on the upcoming opening of a VA mental health clinic in Columbus
June 1, 2022
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(video accompanying this article is located on the WTVM website)
COLUMBUS, Ga.
Congressman Bishop discusses the importance of federal support for rural healthcare and pharmacies in Talbotton, Georgia
May 31, 2022
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(video accompanying this article is located on the WRBL website)
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Access to healthcare is an issue facing rural areas across the country including right here in the West Georgia.
Congressman Bishop Urges Colleagues to Vote for H.R.7790, a Bill to Help Address the Infant Formula Shortage
May 18, 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, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies, helped lead the approval of H.R.
May 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Job Corps Caucus, supported the approval of H.R. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.