Years in Office
32
Bills Sponsored
140
Bills Co-Sponsored
6215
Committees
1
Sanford Bishop Biography
Sanford Bishop began his career as an attorney and local prosecutor before entering public service. Elected to represent Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District in 1992, Bishop focuses on agriculture, veterans’ issues, and rural economic development. He has chaired the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and played a key role in securing disaster relief for Georgia farmers. Bishop’s pragmatic approach and steady leadership underscore his commitment to addressing the practical needs of his district.
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Sanford Bishop's congressional service.
Agricultural Support
Secured federal funding and disaster relief for Georgia farmers affected by hurricanes and natural disasters.
Military Infrastructure
Advocated for and obtained funding to improve facilities at Fort Benning and other military installations in Georgia.
Peanut Allergy Research
Co-sponsored legislation to increase federal investment in peanut allergy research and treatment initiatives.
Rural Healthcare Access
Helped secure grants to expand healthcare services and telemedicine in underserved rural communities in Southwest Georgia.
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