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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 20(source)

Today, the U.S. Space Force celebrates its 6th birthday! 🎉 The newest branch of our military ensures America's national security in space, and it protects communications & GPS, on which we rely every day. It was an honor to welcome these Guardians this week & thank them for their service.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 19(source)

Yesterday, I joined my colleagues on the House steps to urge him to immediately bring this ACA tax credit extension bill to a vote. bishop.house.gov/media-center...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 19(source)

Fortunately, several Republican House Members have joined Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill to extend ACA tax credits. The House Speaker must call a vote but has yet to do so.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 19(source)

This week, I voted against a bill pushed by GOP leadership that not only failed to extend ACA tax credits, but also threatened to leave patients with less protection, destabilize the insurance market, and put Americans on the hook for big medical bills not covered by insurance.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 18(source)

... to ensure that the $1 billion in relief reserved for specialty crops are quickly and fairly distributed through a clear process that reflects the unique nature of specialty crop production.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 18(source)

Today, as a co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus along with Reps. Costa of CA, Rouzer of NC, and Valadao of CA – and joined by over 100 of my Democratic and Republican colleagues – I called on the Congressional Ag Committee leaders...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 18(source)

Specialty crop growers contribute over $75 billion annually to the U.S. economy, yet they continue to face rising input costs, limited access to labor, trade disruptions, and other unprecedented challenges. bishop.house.gov/media-center...

BISHOP, BIPARTISAN SPECIALTY CROP CAUCUS URGES EQUITABLE RELIEF FOR SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCERS

WASHINGTON – Specialty Crop Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), joined by 103 Members of Congress, sent a b...

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 18(source)

To date, President Trump has ordered airstrikes on at least 23 vessels, killing at least 86 civilians. He also threatened military action against Venezuela.

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.@bishop.house.govDec 18(source)

Yesterday, I voted with Democrats and Republicans for two War Powers resolutions that were introduced to halt the ongoing use of military force by the Trump Administration in the Caribbean without Congressional authorization. bishop.house.gov/media-center...

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP VOTES TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND REIN IN UNAUTHORIZED MILITARY ACTION IN THE CARIBBEAN & VENEZUELA

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for two War Powers resolutions that were introduced to halt the ongoing use of military force by the Trump Administration in the Ca...

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.

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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
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

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