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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 5h

Today would have been former President Jimmy Carter's 102nd birthday. I am grateful to have known him, gained insight from him, and called him a friend.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 30/09/2026

Last Wednesday, I visited a Habitat for Humanity site build in Macon, GA. Over the past year and a half, the cost of living has skyrocketed. It is not just more expensive to put food on the table or fill the gas tank, it is also harder to buy or rent a home.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 29/09/2026

Earlier this month, I met with the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association. Georgia is a forestry leader and the #1 exporter of forest products in the nation.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 28/09/2026

Earlier this month, I met with members of the American Counseling Association. We discussed how important mental healthcare is in Georgia, but many counties and rural communities face a shortage of providers.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Last week, I met with the International Fresh Produce Association. Georgia is a leading state for watermelon, blueberries, and cucumbers. We rely on specialty crop growers to supply fresh produce for hardworking families.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 20/09/2026

For those observing Yom Kippur, may this sacred day of reflection and renewal bring you peace and purpose. G’mar Chatima Tovah!

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 18/09/2026

This week, I met with the Georgia Corn Growers’ Association. Even though this year’s corn yield is estimated to be the second highest corn harvest in history, this good news is undercut because ag production costs have skyrocketed over the past year and a half.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 17/09/2026

Today, I was glad to meet with Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the President and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine in Georgia.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 16/09/2026

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. America’s democracy works best when all citizens are empowered to vote. That starts w/ being registered to vote. Today is a great day to confirm your registration, help someone you know register, & make your plan to vote in upcoming elections. mvp.sos.ga.gov

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 15/09/2026

On this day in 1963, as parishioners gathered to pray, a bomb ripped through the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. This terrorist attack by white supremacists murdered four children, injured dozens more, and shocked our nation.

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16th Street Baptist Church Bombing (1963) (U.S. National Park Service)

16th Street Baptist Church Bombing (1963)

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 11/09/2026

As we commemorate the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our nation, we remember those that we lost and honor the heroes who put their lives on the line to save others.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 08/09/2026

President Trump has not kept his promise to bring gas prices down to $2/gal. Instead, he is chaotically applying tariffs & using taxpayer dollars for an unending, unauthorized war in Iran which has skyrocketed the price of diesel, fertilizer, & other inputs our American farmers need to keep us fed.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 07/09/2026

Happy #LaborDay! Today, we honor the workers whose skill, dedication, and contributions keep our communities thriving. I will continue to work hard in Congress to support good-paying jobs, and fight for strong worker protections as well as an economy where hard work pays off.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 04/09/2026

Last month, I got to visit with many communities across Georgia’s Second Congressional District to talk about their concerns and how I am working in Congress to support law enforcement and invest in public safety as well as the wellbeing of children.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 03/09/2026

Today, Congressman Austin Scott and I led the Georgia Delegation in remembering former U.S. Rep. Charles Hatcher (GA-02) and honoring him with a moment of silence in the U.S. House of Representatives after his passing earlier this week.

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U.S. Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. & Austin Scott remember former U.S. Rep. Charles Hatcher of GA

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 03/09/2026

Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting the new Ignite College & Career Academy’s Ag and Cannery Facility at Sumter County High School. This will help educate the next generation of ag producers, workers, and industry leaders, as well as connect them with local farmers and ranchers today.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 02/09/2026

Yesterday, I had the honor and privilege, as the Dean of Georgia’s Congressional Delegation, of introducing Dr. Everton Blair, the newest member of the U.S. House who represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. I wish him all the best as he serves our nation and the great state of Georgia!

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Congressman Bishop welcomes the newest member of the U.S. House, Dr. Everton Blair (GA-13)

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 02/09/2026

This week, I am in DC for votes, but throughout August I was in different parts of the Second Congressional District. I spoke at the Valley Healthcare System legislative gathering in Columbus and visited Primary Care Southwest Georgia’s health center in Blakely.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 01/09/2026

This afternoon, I voted for a bipartisan, temporary funding bill that will keep the government open and working for the people through December 11 while Congress works on a full-year funding bill for Fiscal Year 2027. bishop.house.gov/media-center...

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 03/07/2026

This week, the White House Office of Budget and Management’s Director, Russell Vought, appeared before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 02/07/2026

This week, I asked the White House Office of Budget and Management’s Director, Russell Vought, to explain how poorly planned cuts to the federal workforce last year have weakened services and protections upon which Americans rely.

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Bishop asks OMB Dir Vought about federal workforce cuts and the resurgence of New World Screwworm

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 01/07/2026

Today, Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) and I testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands regarding our bipartisan bill, the Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act (H.R. 9416).

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Rep. Bishop testifies before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee re: Ocmulgee Mounds bill

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 30/06/2026

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently awarded $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 26/06/2026

This week, the US House Appropriations Committee debated the final of its 12 annual funding bills. While there was a lot of good in the FY27 Defense funding bill, its lopsided price tag comes at the cost of healthcare, nutrition, housing, and other investments in hardworking Americans here at home.

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Rep. Bishop Remarks during USHR Approp. Cmte. FY27 Defense Funding Bill Markup

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 25/06/2026

This week, I met with members of the Georgia State Council of Machinists. We discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and its possible effect on our workforce.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 24/06/2026

June is #NationalDairyMonth – a time to thank the farmers, workers, haulers, veterinarians, processors, small businesses, and rural communities who keep milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products on our tables and help keep Georgia agriculture strong.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 16/06/2026

June 1st marked the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. It lasts through the end of November. I have federal & Georgia information on how to be prepared on my website: bishop.house.gov/resources-se...

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 11/06/2026

On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee debated funding that affects every American, but the bill on which we ended up voting would make healthcare more expensive as well as education and job training less accessible.

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Rep. Bishop Remarks during USHR Approp. Cmte. FY27 LHHS Funding Bill Markup

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Narendra Modi on being the longest serving Prime Minister of India! Georgia and India have a thriving economic partnership based on bilateral trade, deep corporate investments, strong diplomatic relations, and a historic commitment to social justice.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 09/06/2026

Today, a federal judge issued a ruling that blocks the Administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee declaring “the substance and application of the $100,000 payment reveal that it is a tax” and that Congress had not delegated that power to the executive branch.

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Congressman Bishop Applauds U.S. Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration’s $100,000 Visa Fee

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the ruling by a federal judge today blocking President Trump’s $100,000 fee for employers’ H-1B applications. Judge Leo Sorokin declar...

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 06/06/2026

As the appropriations process continues, Democrats & Republicans in the House & Senate must put aside partisanship to craft a better ag, rural development, & FDA funding bill which ensures that Americans can produce the highest quality, safest, most abundant, & affordable, food, fiber, & medicine.

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Rep. Bishop Opening Remarks, U.S. House Debate on H.R. 8646, FY27 Ag, Rural Dev., FDA Funding Bill

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 05/06/2026

Last night, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee debated its Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill that covers transportation and housing.

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Rep. Bishop Remarks during USHR Approp. Cmte. FY27 Transportation & HUD Funding Bill Markup

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 04/06/2026

Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee debated the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Relates Agencies Appropriations Act.

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Rep. Bishop Remarks during USHR Approp. Cmte. FY27 Interior & Environment Funding Bill Markup

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 25/05/2026

Decoration Day was established in the aftermath of the Civil War to honor the soldiers who fought to end slavery and bring this country closer to its highest ideals.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 24/05/2026

On Thursday, VA Secretary and former U.S. Rep. from GA, Doug Collins, appeared before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. youtu.be/mVpBvg7tV08

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Rep. Bishop Questions during US House Appropriations MilConVA Subcmte Hearing with VA Sec Collins

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 22/05/2026

This week, we continued debate on fiscal year 2027 funding bills, including funding for the Government Accountability Office. This office has kept past administrations, both Democratic and Republican, in check and helped guide Congress to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. youtu.be/GZf6Re3W48w

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Rep. Bishop Remarks during USHR Approp. Cmte. FY27 Leg. Branch Funding Bill Markup

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 21/05/2026

Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee debated the FY 2027 Energy & Water Development funding bill. While it did a good job supporting Army Corps of Engineers projects which help many communities with vital waterways & flood mitigation, its shortcomings outweigh its positive elements.

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 16/05/2026

Congratulations to my longtime staff member and Chief of Staff, Kenneth Cutts, who was recognized by Capitol CNCT (“connect”) as a top 10 Chief of Staff for 2026! www.capitolcnct.com/top-ten-chiefs

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 15/05/2026

I was glad to work with Democrats & Republicans to pass the funding bill covering Military Construction & Veterans Affairs for the upcoming, 2027, fiscal year. Quality of life is fundamental to military readiness, & this is a crucial investment in our installations, military families, & veterans.

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Congressman Bishop Supports Bipartisan Bill to Fund National Defense, Invest in Military Families & Veterans

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, supported the passage of H....

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. @bishop.house.gov · 14/05/2026

Last week, I visited Blakely, Plains, and Albany to present those cities – and Early County – with ceremonial checks representing federal funds I secured in last year’s appropriations bills.

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