Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
DDemocratGA-2 · Representative
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Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence6
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone9
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology66
Total Statements
54
Floor Speeches
12
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 32Agriculture: 16Environment: 13Labor: 13Education: 12Healthcare: 10Defense: 8Crime & Justice: 7Civil Rights: 6Trade: 6Foreign Policy: 6Housing: 5Infrastructure: 5Veterans: 4Economy: 3
Speech Tone
Ceremonial: 34Neutral: 25Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 1
Statements (66)
Floor Speech2026-05-29CeremonialS100
CELEBRATING MR. JAMES A. BUSSEY, SR'S. 100TH BIRTHDAYCELEBRATING MR. JAMES A. BUSSEY, SR'S. 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E498-E499] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND GEORGE PHILLIP SHOULTZ, JR.HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND GEORGE PHILLIP SHOULTZ, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E465-E466] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialHealthcareTradeEducation
TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT A. "BOBBY" CLAY, JR.TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT A. "BOBBY" CLAY, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E445-E446] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-05-07CeremonialVoting RightsAgricultureCivil Rights
HONORING JUDGE HERBERT E. PHIPPSHONORING JUDGE HERBERT E. PHIPPS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E420-E421] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-07CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyEducation
HONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND FELTON LAMARHONORING THE LIFE OF REVEREND FELTON LAMAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-30CeremonialTaxesEducationSocial Security
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE MARY JO HAYWOODHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE MARY JO HAYWOOD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E394-E395] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialImmigrationTaxesIsrael
RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL OF MULBERRY STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCHRECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL OF MULBERRY STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E369-E370] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialEnvironmentEducationHousing
RECOGNIZING THE MINISTRY OF BISHOP THOMAS L. BROWN, SR.RECOGNIZING THE MINISTRY OF BISHOP THOMAS L. BROWN, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E359] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialTaxesEducationAgriculture
HONORING SHIRLEY SHERROD'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY IN ADVOCACY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITYHONORING SHIRLEY SHERROD'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY IN ADVOCACY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E364] From the Congressional…
Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
RECOGNIZING THE 14TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND JOHNNY H. FLAKES, IIIRECOGNIZING THE 14TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND JOHNNY H. FLAKES, III Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E362] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2026-04-22TaxesInfrastructureAgriculture
IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT OF GEORGIAIN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT OF GEORGIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H3062] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-22UrgentHRES1206
EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DAVID SCOTTEXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DAVID SCOTT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H3065] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialTaxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE WILLIAM BARRY WHITLEYHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HONORABLE WILLIAM BARRY WHITLEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E347] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-04-20CeremonialEconomyTaxesCivil Rights
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND JOHNNIE JOHNSON, JR.HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND JOHNNIE JOHNSON, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E341] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-20HR2555
REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2555REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2555 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2982] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-16CeremonialHealthcareTaxes
RECOGNIZING APOSTLE FELIX REVILLS AND CELEBRATING HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEADERSHIPRECOGNIZING APOSTLE FELIX REVILLS AND CELEBRATING HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEADERSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E337-E338] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-04-14BipartisanTaxesDefenseAgriculture
WELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESWELCOMING THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2875] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-04-14Ceremonial
SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER, OF GEORGIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSESWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE CLAY FULLER, OF GEORGIA, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H2875] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-04-14Agriculture
Congressman Bishop Meets with Ag Producers and Rural Community Leaders Across 13 CountiesCongressman Bishop Meets with Ag Producers and Rural Community Leaders Across 13 Counties Congressman Bishop Meets with Ag Producers and Rural Community Leaders Across 13 Counties Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:30 Link See More
Press Release2026-04-13
Congressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition WinnersCongressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners Congressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Mon, 04/13/2026 - 17:52 Link Read More
Floor Speech2026-04-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING DEE ARMSTRONG ON HER GEORGIA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONRECOGNIZING DEE ARMSTRONG ON HER GEORGIA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E309] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2026-04-09Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING KARLA HEATH-SANDS ON HER GEORGIA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONRECOGNIZING KARLA HEATH-SANDS ON HER GEORGIA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E305] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-04-09Ceremonial
Sponsored: Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United…Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. sponsored this legislation: Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Floor Speech2026-04-09CeremonialTaxesLabor
COMMENDING PASTOR RAYMOND COCHRAN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM PASTORAL MINISTRYCOMMENDING PASTOR RAYMOND COCHRAN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM PASTORAL MINISTRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E311-E312] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-04-09CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WILLIE GRANVILLE, SR.HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WILLIE GRANVILLE, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 63 (Thursday, April 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E307-E308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialTaxesCivil Rights
RECOGNIZING MR. ARSBURN "OZ" RAYNARD ROBERTSRECOGNIZING MR. ARSBURN "OZ" RAYNARD ROBERTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E245-E246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. GRACE HALL MILLERHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MRS. GRACE HALL MILLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E237-E238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. TAYLAR N. WILLIAMSHONORING THE LIFE OF DR. TAYLAR N. WILLIAMS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E201] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-03Agriculture
Sponsored: Protecting Our Produce ActSanford D. Bishop, Jr. sponsored this legislation: Protecting Our Produce Act. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Floor Speech2026-03-03TaxesAgriculture
Sponsored: Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property ActSanford D. Bishop, Jr. sponsored this legislation: Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Floor Speech2026-03-03CeremonialHealthcareVeterans
TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LORING A. GRAY, JR.TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LORING A. GRAY, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E174-E175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-02-25
Congressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art CompetitonCongressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competiton Congressman Bishop Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competiton Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Wed, 02/25/2026 - 17:38 Link Read More
Floor Speech2026-02-12HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING DAN DOLEMAN, JR.HONORING DAN DOLEMAN, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E133-E134] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-12CeremonialTaxesEducationLabor
HONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MRS. ELOSIE RICHARDSON PASCHALHONORING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MRS. ELOSIE RICHARDSON PASCHAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E135] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-02-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
IN MEMORY OF SHERIFF JOHN BOWENSIN MEMORY OF SHERIFF JOHN BOWENS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E117] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-30CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING MRS. ANN CAGGINS ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAYHONORING MRS. ANN CAGGINS ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E82] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-01-30CeremonialTaxesCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
IN MEMORY OF BISHOP DR. FREDERICK WILLIAMS, SR.IN MEMORY OF BISHOP DR. FREDERICK WILLIAMS, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E83-E84] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-01-30CeremonialHealthcareEducationAgriculture
IN MEMORY OF MR. ADRIAN EARL JENKINS, SR.IN MEMORY OF MR. ADRIAN EARL JENKINS, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E85-E86] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-01-09CeremonialTaxesEducationLabor
HONORING MRS. BARBARA ANNE DORSEY'S 90TH BIRTHDAYHONORING MRS. BARBARA ANNE DORSEY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E20-E21] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2025-12-11BipartisanHealthcare
Bishop Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Tackle Prescription Drug CostsBishop Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Tackle Prescription Drug Costs Bishop Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Tackle Prescription Drug Costs Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:27 Link Read More
Press Release2025-11-20BipartisanDefense
Bishop Introduced Bipartisan Bill to Help Give Military Families More StabilityBishop Introduced Bipartisan Bill to Help Give Military Families More Stability Bishop Introduced Bipartisan Bill to Help Give Military Families More Stability Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:15 Link Read More
Press Release2025-11-13Healthcare
Congressman Bishop Fights for Affordable Healthcare and Funding Bill That Meets American People's NeedsCongressman Bishop Fights for Affordable Healthcare and Funding Bill That Meets American People's Needs Congressman Bishop Fights for Affordable Healthcare and Funding Bill That Meets American People's Needs Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:44 Link Read More
Press Release2025-10-31Agriculture
Bishop Responds to Court Rulings Instructing Administration to Release SNAP FundsBishop Responds to Court Rulings Instructing Administration to Release SNAP Funds Bishop Responds to Court Rulings Instructing Administration to Release SNAP Funds Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Fri, 10/31/2025 - 19:52 Link Read More
Press Release2025-09-30
Federal Government Shutdown 2025Federal Government Shutdown 2025 Federal Government Shutdown 2025 Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 17:53 Link Read More
Floor Speech2025-09-17DefenseHousing
Sponsored: Military Housing Performance Insight ActSanford D. Bishop, Jr. sponsored this legislation: Military Housing Performance Insight Act. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Press Release2025-08-26Defense
Military Family Summit (Aug. 27, 2025)Military Family Summit (Aug. 27, 2025) Military Family Summit (Aug. 27, 2025) Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Tue, 08/26/2025 - 11:15 Link See Schedule
Press Release2025-06-05Bipartisan
Reps. Bishop & Guthrie Lead Bipartisan Effort to Save Job CorpsReps. Bishop & Guthrie Lead Bipartisan Effort to Save Job Corps Reps. Bishop & Guthrie Lead Bipartisan Effort to Save Job Corps Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:31 Link Read More
Floor Speech2025-03-31CeremonialTradeEducation
HONORING MRS. ROSA MAE WILLIAMS ON HER 95TH BIRTHDAYHONORING MRS. ROSA MAE WILLIAMS ON HER 95TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E273] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-03-27TaxesDefenseCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JIMMY LEE HOOKS, JR.HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JIMMY LEE HOOKS, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E258-E259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2025-03-11
FY27 Applications Open for Appropriations RequestsFY27 Applications Open for Appropriations Requests FY27 Applications Open for Appropriations Requests Image or Video Image Haig.Hovsepian… Tue, 03/11/2025 - 11:49 Link Go to the Form
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