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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.
Since President Bush ordered Federal agencies to comply with E-Verify back in 2007, this amendment, if it only applies to hiring at Federal agencies, would do absolutely nothing. I am not aware of any effort by the Trump administration to…
Let me just inquire how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Georgia has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Georgia is recognized for 5 minutes.
What the Davis-Bacon Act does is protect the government, as well as the workers, in carrying out the policy of paying decent wages on government contracts. The Davis-Bacon Act requires that workers on federally funded construction projects…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa will be postponed. Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mrs. Hartzler The Acting CHAIR. It is…
Let me just say I believe that we are missing out on the opportunity to effectively do our jobs. As elected Members of Congress, we are here to fight for what is right, what is fair, and what is just. When presented with the…
I certainly would like to join you in thanking all of our colleagues who took the time to come and express themselves on the programs over which we have jurisdiction.
These cuts, in my opinion, are cruel and they are unnecessary, and, if enacted, would jeopardize the health and wellness of our Indian brothers and sisters.
It is essential that the Federal government meet its trust responsibilities to Native American Indians, and oversight of Indian programs is a very important piece to ensuring that these commitments are appropriately met.
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the omnibus appropriations bill. As the ranking member on the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations…
It is with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance that I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding public servant and friend of longstanding, the Honorable Dawson Mathis. Sadly, former Congressman Mathis passed away on Monday, April 17…
How can we make sure that the VA collects data on race and ethnicity so that we will have the data from which to make assessments?
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