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Sanford Bishop

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Sanford Dixon Bishop is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Bishop has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked to secure funding for various local projects in his district.

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May 10, 2022

I was also happy to see the fiscal year 2023 request is larger than what we saw as an inadequate request last year.

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May 10, 2022

However, as with other services, I am once again concerned with what has now become a tradition--an unfortunate one--of the budget request looking to reduce the funding of military construction compared to the previous years' enacted…

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Apr 27, 2022

As dean of the Georgia delegation, I regret to inform the House that our former colleague, the Honorable James Roy Rowland, Jr., passed away. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend. I had the honor of working with him and serving…

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Mar 30, 2022

I am particularly interested in learning more about the Air Force's recent request in the budget to divest the Combat Readiness Training Center in Savannah, Georgia.

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Mar 30, 2022

Which recently had a lapse in sterilization protocol and exposed several thousand veterans, potential exposure to blood-borne illnesses.

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Mar 30, 2022

Can you commit to following through on the GAO's recommendations to improve the completeness of that community are data?

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Mar 8, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for bringing this resolution to the floor. Today, I rise in strong support of this resolution condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, and…

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Mar 2, 2022

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the Honoring our PACT Act, which will ensure that veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances, materials, or environments during their military service, particularly…

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Feb 14, 2022

I think that this Administration, as you have recognized, is trying to move forward to remediate that and to take steps forward.

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Feb 14, 2022

I appreciate Rep. Sanford Bishop's information today. It was very helpful, and with respect to the resources that he hopes that Congress will appropriate to the Office of the Assistant Secretary, I think that could go a long way to…

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