Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Proudly representing Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. fb.me/sanfordbishop
- 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. bishop.house.gov/media-center...
- 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: bishop.house.gov/media-center...
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. bishop.house.gov/media-center...
- 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.
- 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.
- #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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
