In the last year, prices have skyrocketed – especially since the start of U.S. military strikes in Iran – for everything from fuel and diesel to the inputs our farmers need to grow the food and materials America needs.
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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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
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Last week, I wrapped up my most recent round of meetings in the Second Congressional District with agricultural producers, ag industry groups, and rural community organizations.
Also, I noted that Sec. Rollins is building on the achievements of previous Administrations, both Democratic and Republican, to address disaster relief and other safety net issues.
During yesterday’s hearing, I let Sec. Rollins know about my constituents’ dismay with drastic cuts and shocking eliminations to USDA programs and staff on which farmers and families rely.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to raise some concerns with USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins when she testified before Congress about the President’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Opening Remarks:
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These discussions help inform my work in Congress on behalf of GA which has over 22 million acres of timberland. Our state exports almost $4 billion each year in forest products, the most of any state in the nation. The booming industry also provides almost 150,000 jobs to hardworking Georgians.
And, last week, I met with the Georgia Forestry Commission in Marion County as part of a series of meetings that I had with ag producers across several counties in the Second Congressional District.
We discussed issues currently facing forest landowners and timber producers, including fixing an unworkable definition of woody biomass under the Renewable Fuel Standard which would create uses for otherwise discarded timber byproducts like wood chips and sawdust.
On Tuesday, I met with members of the National Alliance of Forest Owners.
An Honorable Mention award goes to Jemiah Hall from Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Albany, Georgia, whose artwork is titled, “Soul of the Orchid.”
The 3rd place winner is Makayla Bailey, an 11th grade student at Monroe High School in Albany, Georgia, whose work is titled “Rooted in Remembrance.”
This year’s 2nd place winner, Brianna Edward, is an 11th grade student at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia, whose work is titled “Moving Forward.”
This year’s 1st place winner is Queasia Arnold, a 12th grade student at Westover High School in Albany, Georgia, whose work is titled, “Chin Up.”
These young artists contribute to the rich fabric of our community, and I am grateful for our schools, art faculties, community art organizations, museums, parents, and others who all play a crucial role in nurturing their talent and success.
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I am happy to have hosted the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Georgia’s Second Congressional District. Participants and winners were recognized this past Saturday at the Albany Museum of Art.
But Democrats and Republicans were in the room to talk through these challenges and find ways we can work together – in government, industry, and academia – to meet these challenges and help Georgia continue to grow!
Tariffs, wars, and disaster relief along with federal cuts to basic needs, like healthcare, housing, education, and energy programs are making it more expensive to live and work in agriculture and rural America.
I was honored to emcee and deliver an update from Congress at yesterday’s Ham & Eggs Legislative Breakfast at Fort Valley State University. Every year it brings together local, state, federal, and agricultural leaders along with educators and students.
We need strong farmers, families, and rural communities to keep America great.
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Voting History618 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
618 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | H.R. 186 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-16 | H.R. 30 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 33 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 144 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-15 | H.R. 164 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 28 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 153 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-14 | H.R. 152 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-13 | H.R. 192 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-09 | H.R. 23 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-01-07 | H.R. 29 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | Motion to Commit with Instructions | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-01-03 | H. Res. 5 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | 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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