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October 3, 2018
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In a recent letter to the editor, my commitment to Fort Valley State University (FVSU) was questioned.
Representing FVSU, and getting to know, work with, and advocate for its students, staff, and programs, has been one of the great privileges of serving in Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the conference report for the second FY19 "minibus" government funding package and continuing resolution (H.R. 6157).
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the Federal Transit Administration has awarded the City of Albany $4.25 million in competitive grant funding through the agency's Bus & Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program.
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that the U.S.
ALBANY, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce that 12 communities within the 2nd Congressional District of Georgia have been awarded a total of nearly $9,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) grants.
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the passage of the conference report for the first FY19 "minibus" government funding package (H.R. 5895). A minibus bill is a package of appropriations measures and provides funding for a number of, but not all, government departments, programs, and agencies.
Issues:Armed ServicesVeteransFiscal ResponsibilityFederal Budget, Appropriations, & TaxesBuilding Our CommunitiesAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentDisaster Relief & PreparednessEducationHelping FamiliesHousing and Community DevelopmentFederal Budget, Jobs, & the EconomyBusiness & EmployersJobs & WorkforceEconomy, Financial Services, & TradeHealthcare
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) secured House passage of a number of Georgia focused provisions within the Conference Report for America's Water Infrastructure Act (S.3021). The Conference Report for America's Water Infrastructure Act passed the full U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote. Final consideration by the U.S.
COLUMBUS GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MILCON/VA) and Co-Chair of the Congressional Military Family Caucus, released the following statement praising the U.S.
Issues:Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today to reflect on the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:
"The tragic impacts of September 11, 2001 resonate to this day. Our lives were forever changed.