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Congressman Bishop Opposes National Defense And Federal Funding Bills That Undermine Readiness And Harm American Communities

By WC Georgia News Report | Jul 18, 2023

This week, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against two bills, the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act and the proposed spending bill for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) covering Financial Services and General Government funding. Both bills, in their present form, are ultimately harmful and counterproductive to America’s well-being and military readiness.

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Congressman Bishop & Congressman Carter Introduce Bill To Improve Maternal & Child Health Care

By WC Georgia News Report | Jul 16, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) and introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Healthy Moms and Babies Act to combat the United States’ maternal mortality crisis, modernize the health care system, and improve health outcomes for women and children.

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Congressman Bishop Decries Harmful Supreme Court Ruling On Affirmative Action

By WC Georgia News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the Majority Opinion that was issued in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College – the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end race-conscious admissions policies at public and private universities.

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Congressman Bishop Decries Harmful Supreme Court Ruling On Affirmative Action

By WC Georgia News Report | Jul 4, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the Majority Opinion that was issued in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College – the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end race-conscious admissions policies at public and private universities.

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Congressman Bishop Condemns Neo-nazi Rallies In Macon And Across Georgia

By WC Georgia News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement condemning recent rallies organized by a neo-Nazi organization which were held in Macon, Georgia, as well as other areas in Georgia this past weekend:

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Bishop, Franklin Act To Ensure Ai Research Funding For American Agricultural Producers

By WC Georgia News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced H.R. 4162, the Land Grant Research Prioritization Act.

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Congressman Bishop Opposes Draconian Cuts That Jeopardize American Agriculture, Rural Communities

By WC Georgia News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, opposed the Fiscal Year 2024 funding bill for Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies during its consideration by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.

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Congressman Bishop Honored By United Steelworkers With 2023 Paul Wellstone Award

By WC Georgia News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) received the United Steelworkers (USW) 2023 Paul Wellstone Award which is presented annually by the USW to elected officials and citizens for their steadfast support of organized labor.

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Bishop, Fallon Introduce Bipatrisan Bill To Identify Ways To Improve Veterans’ Mental & Behavioral Health Care

By WC Georgia News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congressman Pat Fallon (TX-04) in introducing H.R. 3811, the Veterans Mental and Behavioral Health Quality of Care Act, a bipartisan bill meant to help ensure that veterans are getting the best quality care by comparing care received within and outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system.

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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

By WC Georgia News Report | Jun 5, 2023

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. Senate May 25, 2023.

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Bishop, Cherfilus-mccormick, Clyburn, And Davis Introduce Resolution Honoring Black Servicemembers

By WC Georgia News Report | Jun 4, 2023

On May 26, 2023, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) joined Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) along with Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) to introduce a resolution expressing support for Black servicemembers this Memorial Day who – throughout America’s history – gave their lives to protect and defend the nation at home and abroad, oftentimes facing bigotry in the Armed Forces or the communities in which they served.

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Congressman Bishop Laments House Republican Cuts To Military Construction And Veterans’ Health Care In Fy 2024 Budget After Subcommittee Markup

By WC Georgia News Report | May 29, 2023

On May 17, 2023, 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.

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Congressman Bishop Leads Opposition To Republican Cuts To Usda Loans, Farm Service Agency, Rural Development, And Nutrition Programs During Subcommittee Markup

By WC Georgia News Report | May 28, 2023

On May 18, 2023, 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. The bill passed on a party-line vote and now moves to the full House Appropriations Committee for consideration.

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Congressman Bishop Announces Latest Round Of Over $160 Million In Usda Investments In Southwest Georgia

By WC Georgia News Report | May 27, 2023

On May 24, 2023, 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.

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Congressman Bishop’s Statement On The Passing Of Tina Turner

By WC Georgia News Report | May 26, 2023

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of legendary singer-songwriter, Tina Turner.

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Bishop, Ferguson, Kildee, & Smith Applaud House Ag Committee Approval Of The Beagle Brigade Act

By WC Georgia News Report | May 15, 2023

On May 11, 2023 , 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.

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Congressman Bishop Highlights Federal Government Support For Small Business Owners, Farmers, And Ranchers At “path To Prosperity Forum”

By WC Georgia News Report | May 8, 2023

On May 3, 2023, 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.

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Congressman Bishop Announces 2nd Congressional District Art Competition Winners

By WC Georgia News Report | May 7, 2023

On May 2, 2023, 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. The annual competition for high school students has taken place for over four decades.