Congressman Sanford Bishop

Representing the 2nd District of Georgia

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BISHOP SUPPORTS GBI INVESTIGATION INTO AHMAUD ARBERY SHOOTING

May 11, 2020 Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement regarding the investigation of the shooting of Georgia citizen, Ahmaud Arbery:

Issues:

Our Communities, Crime

BISHOP SUPPORTS MORE FUNDING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, HOSPITALS, AND TESTING

Apr 23, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the passage of the fourth COVID-19 relief bill, H.R. 266:

Issues:

Appropriations, Our Livelihoods

BISHOP CAUTIONS AGAINST STATE REOPENING

Apr 21, 2020 Press Release

COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the upcoming reopening of Georgia’s businesses:

Issues:

Our Livelihoods, Small Business, Jobs and the Economy, Economy, Health Care

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP INVITES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2020 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION ONLINE

Apr 6, 2020 Press Release

ALBANY, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced the new electronic submission process for high school students from Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District who are interested in participating in the 38th Annual Congressional Art Competition.

Issues:

Education, Our Livelihoods

IN MEMORY OF MR. BENJAMIN ``BEN'' EVANS

Apr 2, 2020 Congressional Record Statement

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to a talented
tailor, dedicated husband, loving father, and dear friend of
longstanding--Mr. Benjamin ``Ben'' Evans. Sadly, Ben passed away on
Thursday, January 2, 2020. His funeral service will be held on

IN MEMORY OF MR. LARRY N. WOFFORD

Apr 2, 2020 Congressional Record Statement

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and
solemn remembrance that I rise to pay tribute to a great man and dear
friend of longstanding, Mr. Larry N. Wofford. Larry passed away on
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, and a funeral service will be held on

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SENATOR JOHNNY ISAKSON

Apr 2, 2020 Congressional Record Statement

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for
yielding, and I thank my colleagues for this Special Order giving
tribute to a good and great man.

Winston Churchill once said, ``You make your living by what you get.

IN HONOR OF REVEREND ROOSEVELT CARTER, I

Apr 2, 2020 Congressional Record Statement

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an
outstanding Man of God, a devoted spiritual leader, and dear friend of
longstanding, Reverend Roosevelt Carter, I, who retired from his role
as Senior Pastor of First Monumental Faith Ministries in Albany, Georgia after

PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOHN CONYERS

Apr 2, 2020 Congressional Record Statement

Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I am very saddened to hear
Congressman Conyers passed away. He was a champion for racial equality
and changed Congress for the better by co-founding the Congressional
Black Caucus. John was a powerful and effective legislator who never