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Seat

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.

Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 1993. He became the dean of Georgia's congressional delegation after the death of John Lewis. A member of the Blue Dog Coalition, he belongs to the moderate faction of the Democratic Party. His district is in southwestern Georgia and includes Albany, Thomasville, and most of Columbus and Macon.

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Voting Record — 499

Yes45%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting2%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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District Map

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 · 7 sponsored · 145 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 17(source)

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.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 16(source)

#Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May your holiday nights be filled with peace, light, and joy. Chag Sameach!

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 11(source)

Finally, these bills have teeth, and they include robust enforcement mechanisms to ensure that the PBMs comply. bishop.house.gov/media-center...

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS, PROTECT HEALTHCARE ACCESS

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to take up the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to rein in the abusive practices of Pharmacy Benefi...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 11(source)

With the high cost of prescription drugs, it is important that when we can get savings, these are shared with patients and providers, not just pocketed by the middlemen. These bills do that by reforming PBM rebate practices.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 11(source)

These bills will prevent the PBMs from steering patients towards PBM-owned pharmacies, allowing patients to use the pharmacists of their choice and expanding access to prescription drug care.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 11(source)

The bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Bills that we have introduced will provide fair and predictable reimbursement for pharmacies and fight drug pricing manipulation by providing market-based index pricing.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 11(source)

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.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 10(source)

I will continue to fight to ensure we take care of our military families as well as our servicemembers who protect our country across the world and here at home.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 10(source)

This bipartisan legislation responsibly strengthens our national security, supports our troops, and invests in the readiness and well-being of military families. It ensures the United States remains strong both at home and alongside our allies abroad.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 10(source)

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...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 5(source)

This project was made possible with $24 million from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. Each year, I fight in Congress to make sure programs, like this, have the resources they need so that they can reliably partner with our communities to help us to grow & thrive.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 5(source)

Columbus’s airport is a gateway to the Chattahoochee Valley & beyond which is vital to our region’s economy. Over the last few months, Runway 6-24 underwent important renovations, and today I joined our community in celebrating its reopening!

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 4(source)

This bill would allow veterans to get their full disability pay and retirement pay without one being subtracted from the other.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 4(source)

For those not familiar with veterans’ retirement compensation, veterans receive two main types – retirement pay and disability pay. Currently, if a veteran’s disability is rated less than 50%, then whatever the dollar value is in disability pay is subtracted from their retirement pay.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 4(source)

This morning, I testified before the U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee urging them to consider my bipartisan bill, H.R. 333, the Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 3(source)

From putting food on the table to the cost of healthcare, things have only gotten more expensive for Georgians over the past year, but I am working with Democrats and Republicans to make America affordable again.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 3(source)

Today, I met with the GA Beverage Association. This industry is a huge part of GA’s economy from management & marketing to manufacturing & bottling. Unfortunately, tariffs and ongoing inflation have made life more expensive for Georgians and tough on our businesses, including the beverage industry.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 2(source)

A year ago, I supported and President Biden signed into law a bipartisan economic package that provided emergency funds for America’s ag producers. I am eager for this Administration to get even more assistance out to our farmers in need.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 2(source)

As a senior House Appropriator, I am always working in Congress to make sure we provide the resources to continue to produce the highest quality, most abundant, most affordable food & fiber.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 2(source)

Today, I met with the National Cotton Council. We discussed the challenges that America’s cotton farmers face, including the worst trade environment we’ve seen in years.

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Sponsored Bills(7)

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…
H.R. 5422 (119th)
Military Housing Performance Insight Act

Cosponsored Bills(145)

H. Res. 1253 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commende…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H.J. Res. 158 (119th)
Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial D…
Joined: 2026-04-21
H. Res. 1205 (119th)
Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Joined: 2026-04-21
H. Res. 1204 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 yea…
Joined: 2026-04-21
H. Res. 1183 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Materna…
Joined: 2026-04-16

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Voting History

499 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-09	H. Res. 682 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3425 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-08	H.R. 3424 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.R. 4553 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-04	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 539 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-03	H. Res. 672 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 747 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-02	H.R. 4216 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 4275 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-23	H.R. 3357 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 1917 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-22	H.R. 3937 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3351 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-07-21	H.R. 3095 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H.R. 4016 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-18	H. Res. 590 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	H.R. 1919 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-07-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed

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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