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Representative for Georgia District 2

Born

February 4, 1947

Age 79

Phone

(202) 225-3631

Office

2407 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Georgia District 2

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

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Voting Record — 618

Yes47%

No51%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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Congressional District 2

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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratGeorgia District 2

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Sanford D.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 8 sponsored · 157 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 25(source)

Yesterday, I met with the Georgia Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) to talk about how Congress can support rural communities to meet the challenges they face, including being able to provide affordable, safe water and maintaining costly wastewater systems.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 24(source)

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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 24(source)

Specialty crop producers have until March 13, 2026, to report 2025 acres to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 24(source)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar, commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

All of these projects aim to improve the quality of life and our local economy. As a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, I am happy to work hard in Congress so that we can continue to be reliable partners in our community’s growth and success!

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

Macon County build a community facility that will house a gymnasium and serve as a county-wide disaster relief shelter.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

The City of Americus with its Downtown Americus Streetscape Project, particular improvements including upgraded sidewalks for accessibility, additional lighting for safety, and green spaces. and...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

These funds will help… Crawford County construct a Youth Center, which will include a gymnasium and space to support a variety of recreational and extracurricular activities. and...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

It was great visiting Roberta, Americus, & Oglethorpe this past week to present ceremonial big checks to local leaders for projects that I was able to directly secure funding in the recently passed Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding bill for the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

Clicking links within the email may lead to identity theft, financial loss, or compromised data. Learn more by visiting: oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploa...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 23(source)

The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public about a significant increase in government imposter scam emails that falsely claim to provide access to a recipient’s Social Security statement.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

More recently, Teresa Edwards of Cairo, GA, is the most decorated Olympic basketball player of all-time, male or female, winning four gold medals and one bronze medal for USA. This living legend is one of Sports Illustrated’s "100 Greatest Female Athletes of the 20th Century”.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

Alice Coachman of Albany, GA, was the only American woman to win a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics in London. She is also the first Black woman of any country to win an Olympic gold medal. Alice ran track and field, specializing in high jump.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

While Georgia is home to many Olympians, I want to highlight two women from southwest Georgia who have made America proud with Olympic gold!

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

As we celebrate yet another Olympics, I want to commend all the hard-working and dedicated athletes and coaches who impress and inspire us on the world stage. Indeed, our country produces some of the best athletes on the planet.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

I will continue to work with Democrats and Republicans, including those on the bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus, to make sure we continue investing in university powerhouses like Albany State University and keep our country on the cutting edge of progress.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

We also discussed the many research and teaching accomplishments of its departments and programs and how Albany, our state, and our country can benefit from and build off these achievements.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 21(source)

Last Thursday, I met with the President of Albany State University, Dr. Robert Scott. We spoke about the changing environment of education due to new factors like artificial intelligence (AI), and how we can work together to adapt to this unprecedented moment.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 20(source)

I will continue to work with Democrats and Republicans who agree that we need to make health care affordable and available close to home. Healthier Georgians are more productive and cost our country less in the long run.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govFeb 20(source)

... because their healthcare costs increase as they have to travel farther or are at greater health risks because they are a greater distance from care and treatment.

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Sponsored Bills(8)

H. Res. 1546 (119th)
Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the herita…
H. Res. 1206 (119th)
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable…
H. Res. 1157 (119th)
Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recogn…
H.R. 7762 (119th)
To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to require the Secretary of Agricul…
H.R. 7761 (119th)
To reauthorize and improve the relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farm…

Cosponsored Bills(157)

H.R. 10486 (119th)
To provide for the continuation of FEMA operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for…
Joined: 2026-09-17
H.R. 10476 (119th)
To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other pur…
Joined: 2026-09-16
H.J. Res. 216 (119th)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slave…
Joined: 2026-09-15
H. Res. 1538 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnu…
Joined: 2026-09-15
H.R. 10298 (119th)
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service e…
Joined: 2026-09-04

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Voting History

618 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 36 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 530 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 78 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 859 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1442 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1402 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	S. 146 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	H.R. 973 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-10	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1228 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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