Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Bills Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Sponsored

• Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States. (H.Res. 1546, Introduced)
• Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott. (H.Res. 1206, Agreed To)
• Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States. (H.Res. 1157, Introduced)
• Protecting Our Produce Act (H.R. 7762, In Committee)
• Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act (H.R. 7761, In Committee)
• Military Housing Performance Insight Act (H.R. 5422, In Committee)
• President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 1369, In Committee)
• Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act (H.R. 333, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Jr. spoke on the floor 13 times on 12 session days in the 119th Congress.

• House, September 3, 2026, 295 wordsHonoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia

  2 days ago, Georgia lost a true public servant and leader. Former Congressman Charles Hatcher was born in Georgia, served our country in the United States Air Force, earned his law degree, and returned to Southwest Georgia to practice his profession.

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• House, September 1, 2026, 320 wordsWelcoming the Honorable Everton Blair, Jr., to the House of Representatives

  As dean of the Georgia congressional delegation, I am pleased to welcome Dr. Everton Blair, Jr., as the newest member of our delegation, representing Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

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• House, June 4, 2026, 1,277 wordsAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

  I rise in opposition to H.R. 8646. As ranking member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, I am deeply disappointed by this bill because it fails every American who relies on us for safe food and medicines, resilient farmlands, and vital rural infrastructure.

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• House, April 22, 2026, 330 wordsIn Memory of Congressman David Scott of Georgia

  Today, our country lost a dedicated public servant, as well as our State and the people of the 13th District of Georgia. We lost our friend and colleague, Congressman David Scott of Georgia.

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• House, April 22, 2026, 13 wordsExpressing the Profound Sorrow of the House of Representatives on the Death of the Honorable David Scott

  I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.

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• House, April 20, 2026, 12 wordsRemoval of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H.R. 2555That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
• House, April 14, 2026, 239 wordsWelcoming the Honorable Clay Fuller to the House of Representatives

  As dean of Georgia's congressional delegation, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the Honorable Clay Fuller.

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• House, November 18, 2025, 179 wordsNational Rural Healthcare Week

  Rural Georgians and rural Americans are older, sicker, and less likely to have health insurance than those in our cities. In fact, compared to urban areas, rural Georgians are nearly five times more likely to die early from cancer.

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• House, November 12, 2025, 408 wordsContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

  As ranking member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee, I rise to oppose this bill. Though it does represent, for the most part, solid bipartisan work to provide investments in agriculture and rural America, I am disappointed that the rest of it falls far short of the needs of most Americans.

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• House, July 14, 2025, 322 wordsHonoring John Lewis

  I am honored to speak today in tribute to the life and legacy of an iconic American patriot John Robert Lewis, our friend and colleague who transitioned from labor to reward 5 years ago this week.

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Georgia in Congress →

• Jon Ossoff (D, Senate)
• Raphael G. Warnock (D, Senate)
• Rick W. Allen (R, House)
• Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R, House)
• Andrew S. Clyde (R, House)
• Mike Collins (R, House)
• Clay Fuller (R, House)
• Brian Jack (R, House)
• Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D, House)
• Everton Blair Jr. (D, House)
• Barry Loudermilk (R, House)
• Lucy McBath (D, House)
• Richard McCormick (R, House)
• Austin Scott (R, House)
• Nikema Williams (D, House)

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