Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
banner
bishop.house.gov
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
@bishop.house.gov
Proudly representing Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. http://fb.me/sanfordbishop
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!
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
TSA would like to remind everyone about REAL ID and CONFIRM ID. Know before you go!
January 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
bishop.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 11:29 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.
January 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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 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.
January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
#HappyNewYear! Wishing you and your family a prosperous and bright 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 4:33 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.
December 30, 2025 at 1:08 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!
December 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
#MerryChristmas to all and may this season be one of joy, blessings, and hope!
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 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.
December 22, 2025 at 1:08 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.
December 20, 2025 at 1:52 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.
December 19, 2025 at 5:08 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.

bishop.house.gov/media-center...
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...
bishop.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 10:13 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.

bishop.house.gov/media-center...
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...
bishop.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 5:48 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.
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May your holiday nights be filled with peace, light, and joy. Chag Sameach!
December 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The largest PBMs today exercise significant power over what drugs are available, at what price, and what pharmacies that patients can use to access their prescribed medications – all with very little accountability or transparency,” said Congressman Bishop during his remarks at the event.
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This year’s defense bill provides our service members with the tools, resources, and respect they deserve, including a well-earned 3.8% pay increase.

bishop.house.gov/media-center...
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN DEFENSE BILL THAT STRENGTHENS NATIONAL SECURITY AND DELIVERS MILITARY PAY RAISE
WASHINGTON – Today, the Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The bill received bipartisan support and was...
bishop.house.gov
December 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM