Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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Proudly representing Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. http://fb.me/sanfordbishop
During Black History Month, I would like to highlight the rich contribution that Middle and Southwest Georgia has made to our country’s history.
Albany is known as the as the cultural hub of southwest Georgia and played a crucial role in our country's history and Civil Rights Movement.
Albany is known as the as the cultural hub of southwest Georgia and played a crucial role in our country's history and Civil Rights Movement.
February 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM
During Black History Month, I would like to highlight the rich contribution that Middle and Southwest Georgia has made to our country’s history.
Albany is known as the as the cultural hub of southwest Georgia and played a crucial role in our country's history and Civil Rights Movement.
Albany is known as the as the cultural hub of southwest Georgia and played a crucial role in our country's history and Civil Rights Movement.
I am proud to join my colleagues, fellow Eagle Scouts and co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, Representatives Thompson, and Sessions, in introducing a resolution, this week, to celebrate Scouting America.
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Congressional Scouting Caucus Introduces Resolution Celebrating Scouting America Day
WASHINGTON – This week, the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, led by U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-18), and Pete Sessions (TX-17), introduced a r...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I am proud to join my colleagues, fellow Eagle Scouts and co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, Representatives Thompson, and Sessions, in introducing a resolution, this week, to celebrate Scouting America.
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Yesterday, I voted for a funding bill that reopened the federal government and allows Congress to focus on ICE and protect the public's safety.
You can see my full statement here:
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You can see my full statement here:
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Bishop Votes To Reopen Government & Focus Congress on ICE, Public Safety
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to support a combined funding bill which will provide full-year funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the U.S. Departments of La...
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February 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Yesterday, I voted for a funding bill that reopened the federal government and allows Congress to focus on ICE and protect the public's safety.
You can see my full statement here:
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You can see my full statement here:
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Identity theft is one of the most-reported problems to the FTC every year. So, chances are, it’s affected you or someone you know.
Learn more at:
www.ftc.gov/IDTheft
Protect yourself & raise awareness!
Learn more at:
www.ftc.gov/IDTheft
Protect yourself & raise awareness!
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Identity theft is one of the most-reported problems to the FTC every year. So, chances are, it’s affected you or someone you know.
Learn more at:
www.ftc.gov/IDTheft
Protect yourself & raise awareness!
Learn more at:
www.ftc.gov/IDTheft
Protect yourself & raise awareness!
TSA would like to remind everyone about REAL ID and CONFIRM ID. Know before you go!
January 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM
TSA would like to remind everyone about REAL ID and CONFIRM ID. Know before you go!
I just met with Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, John Bentivegna. We last spoke at the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s Quality of Military Life Hearing last April.
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 AM
I just met with Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, John Bentivegna. We last spoke at the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s Quality of Military Life Hearing last April.
Today, we commemorate the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His unwavering fight for civil rights continues to motivate us in our relentless quest for a more free and just nation.
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Today, we commemorate the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His unwavering fight for civil rights continues to motivate us in our relentless quest for a more free and just nation.
This week, I met with the National Rural Lender's Roundtable and discussed how they are working to help ensure rural communities and businesses have access to the capital they need to grow and thrive.
January 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This week, I met with the National Rural Lender's Roundtable and discussed how they are working to help ensure rural communities and businesses have access to the capital they need to grow and thrive.
Yesterday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reinstated billions of dollars in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants that he had cancelled less than 24 hours earlier.
January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Yesterday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reinstated billions of dollars in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants that he had cancelled less than 24 hours earlier.
Today, I voted for H.R. 7006, a bipartisan funding bill that covers financial services, general government, national security, and the U.S. Department of State.
January 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Today, I voted for H.R. 7006, a bipartisan funding bill that covers financial services, general government, national security, and the U.S. Department of State.
Georgians work hard and Congress should be matching that effort to ensure that they can afford to live in safe communities with clean water.
January 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Georgians work hard and Congress should be matching that effort to ensure that they can afford to live in safe communities with clean water.
Today, I, along with a bipartisan group of U.S. House members, passed a bill to restore the ACA enhanced tax credits and make good quality health care affordable again. The U.S. Senate must quickly pass this bill, and the President should sign this into law.
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Congressman Bishop Votes to Make Healthcare More Affordable Again, Restore ACA Tax Credits for Millions of Hardworking Americans
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-02) supported H.R. 1834, a bill restoring Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced tax credits through the end of 2028. These tax credits, which expired at...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Today, I, along with a bipartisan group of U.S. House members, passed a bill to restore the ACA enhanced tax credits and make good quality health care affordable again. The U.S. Senate must quickly pass this bill, and the President should sign this into law.
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I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from AUSA. Our national defense and security are built on a foundation of the people who serve, ensuring that they are the best equipped fighting force in the world, & that their families are taken care of so that they can focus on the mission at hand.
January 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from AUSA. Our national defense and security are built on a foundation of the people who serve, ensuring that they are the best equipped fighting force in the world, & that their families are taken care of so that they can focus on the mission at hand.
Today, I joined my colleagues in Congress commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
January 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Today, I joined my colleagues in Congress commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Today, I mourn the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California.
He was a hardworking member of Congress & will be greatly missed. I enjoyed our camaraderie as co-chairs of the Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus.
He was a hardworking member of Congress & will be greatly missed. I enjoyed our camaraderie as co-chairs of the Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus.
January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Today, I mourn the passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California.
He was a hardworking member of Congress & will be greatly missed. I enjoyed our camaraderie as co-chairs of the Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus.
He was a hardworking member of Congress & will be greatly missed. I enjoyed our camaraderie as co-chairs of the Congressional Automotive Performance & Motorsports Caucus.
#HappyNewYear! Wishing you and your family a prosperous and bright 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
#HappyNewYear! Wishing you and your family a prosperous and bright 2026!
This year, I was honored to once again co-chair the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, which I co-founded with former Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and now co-chair with Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia.
December 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This year, I was honored to once again co-chair the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, which I co-founded with former Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and now co-chair with Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia.
As #Kwanzaa begins we are reminded of its principles: strength of family, community, and shared values that guide us forward. Happy Kwanzaa to all that celebrate this holiday season!
December 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
As #Kwanzaa begins we are reminded of its principles: strength of family, community, and shared values that guide us forward. Happy Kwanzaa to all that celebrate this holiday season!
#MerryChristmas to all and may this season be one of joy, blessings, and hope!
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#MerryChristmas to all and may this season be one of joy, blessings, and hope!
This month, USDA announced its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot. Interested producers should submit applications to their local NRCS office by January 15, 2026.
This program builds on the EQIP and CSP programs that our farmers have relied on for decades for soil health and reducing input costs.
This program builds on the EQIP and CSP programs that our farmers have relied on for decades for soil health and reducing input costs.
December 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This month, USDA announced its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot. Interested producers should submit applications to their local NRCS office by January 15, 2026.
This program builds on the EQIP and CSP programs that our farmers have relied on for decades for soil health and reducing input costs.
This program builds on the EQIP and CSP programs that our farmers have relied on for decades for soil health and reducing input costs.
Today, the U.S. Space Force celebrates its 6th birthday! 🎉 The newest branch of our military ensures America's national security in space, and it protects communications & GPS, on which we rely every day. It was an honor to welcome these Guardians this week & thank them for their service.
December 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Today, the U.S. Space Force celebrates its 6th birthday! 🎉 The newest branch of our military ensures America's national security in space, and it protects communications & GPS, on which we rely every day. It was an honor to welcome these Guardians this week & thank them for their service.
This week, I voted against a bill pushed by GOP leadership that not only failed to extend ACA tax credits, but also threatened to leave patients with less protection, destabilize the insurance market, and put Americans on the hook for big medical bills not covered by insurance.
December 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This week, I voted against a bill pushed by GOP leadership that not only failed to extend ACA tax credits, but also threatened to leave patients with less protection, destabilize the insurance market, and put Americans on the hook for big medical bills not covered by insurance.
Specialty crop growers contribute over $75 billion annually to the U.S. economy, yet they continue to face rising input costs, limited access to labor, trade disruptions, and other unprecedented challenges.
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BISHOP, BIPARTISAN SPECIALTY CROP CAUCUS URGES EQUITABLE RELIEF FOR SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCERS
WASHINGTON – Specialty Crop Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), joined by 103 Members of Congress, sent a b...
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December 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Specialty crop growers contribute over $75 billion annually to the U.S. economy, yet they continue to face rising input costs, limited access to labor, trade disruptions, and other unprecedented challenges.
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Yesterday, I voted with Democrats and Republicans for two War Powers resolutions that were introduced to halt the ongoing use of military force by the Trump Administration in the Caribbean without Congressional authorization.
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CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND REIN IN UNAUTHORIZED MILITARY ACTION IN THE CARIBBEAN & VENEZUELA
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for two War Powers resolutions that were introduced to halt the ongoing use of military force by the Trump Administration in the Ca...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Yesterday, I voted with Democrats and Republicans for two War Powers resolutions that were introduced to halt the ongoing use of military force by the Trump Administration in the Caribbean without Congressional authorization.
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Today, I met w/ JS Link America, a global manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets about their planned facility in Columbus. The project is expected to 520+ jobs in Muscogee County & strengthen GA’s role in U.S. supply chains for aerospace, mobility, & energy w/ worker safety as a top priority.
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Today, I met w/ JS Link America, a global manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets about their planned facility in Columbus. The project is expected to 520+ jobs in Muscogee County & strengthen GA’s role in U.S. supply chains for aerospace, mobility, & energy w/ worker safety as a top priority.