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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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Jul 20, 2020

I ask that all Members rise for a moment of silence in remembrance of the Honorable John Robert Lewis. The SPEAKER. The Chair asks that all those present in the Chamber, as well as Members and staff throughout the Capitol, and all who love…

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Jul 20, 2020

William Cullen Bryant said: So live, that when thy summons come to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His Chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at…

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Jun 25, 2020

I support the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which: Changes the criminal conduct standard from ``willful'' to ``knowing or reckless''; Ends qualified immunity; Funds independent prosecutors for police misconduct; Strengthens the…

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May 15, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. From the ag appropriations, the bill provides: $10 billion for SNAP; $150 million for food banks; $3 billion for school food programs; $1.1 billion for WIC; $309 million for Rural Rental Assistance. In…

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Mar 13, 2020

I strongly support this bill. As Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA Subcommittee of Appropriations, I want to acknowledge the tremendous cooperation between the Appropriations and authorizing committees in producing…

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Mar 10, 2020

We share the goal of making sure that we continue to produce the highest quality, the safest, the most abundant, and the most economical food and fiber and fuel anywhere in the industrialized world.

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Mar 9, 2020

Any budget has a statement of values and priorities, and it has been clear for three years now that the administration wants to dismantle some critical programs.

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Mar 9, 2020

the administration has put forth a budget that appears to be grossly inadequate, as it has every year during its time in office.

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Mar 9, 2020

I continue to believe that many proposals in the budget are bad for our farmers, bad for our rural communities, bad for our vulnerable populations, and quite honestly, should be dead on arrival.

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Mar 2, 2020

I would really like to work with Mr. Price and my other colleagues, and with you.

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Mar 2, 2020

We have tried everything, so I just want to say I agree with you, my good friend, Mr. Price.

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Feb 10, 2020

This is a $60 billion market, but we don't actually know how many products are out there.

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