Sanford Bishop
Sourced recordU.S. House - GA District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Profile Snapshot
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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialSanford Bishop is a candidate for U.S. House - GA District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,042,832.27 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Reps. Sanford Bishop and Austin Scott Highlight Their Bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds Bill at House Subcommittee Hearing
- VerifiedPublic statement: Community Groups & News
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Bishop Announces $20 Million In Grants to Help Georgia Longleaf Pine Forests
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Bishop Applauds U.S. Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration’s $100,000 Visa Fee
- VerifiedPublic statement: Bishop Says Funding Bill Falls Short for Families, Farmers, & Rural Communities
- VerifiedNews coverage: US: “We must stand against Hinduphobia”; Congressman Sanford Bishop hails Georgia’s anti-Hindu hate resolution - organiser.org
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'We must stand against Hinduphobia': Congressman Bishop lauds Georgia's first-in-US resolution condemning hate against Hindus - Firstpost
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. House District 2: Bishop seeks 18th term in SW Georgia - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sanford Bishop honored for defending military families in Southwest Georgia - WALB
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Sanford Bishop holds roundtable to discuss government shutdown - 41NBC News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff, Join Congressmembers Scott, Bishop, to Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s First National Park & Preserve - U.S. Senate (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. '68 defends seat in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District - Morehouse College
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sanford Bishop wins a 17th congressional term in southwest Georgia, beating Republican Wayne Johnson - WABE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop Urges Delta Air Lines to Remain Neutral in Union Organizing Campaign - IAM Union
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Rep. Sanford Bishop wins 16th term in Georgia - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Georgia GOP makes Sanford Bishop’s district a little more Republican. Here’s what changed - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-09-17: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-02-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2024-09-18: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-01-04: Became Public Law No: 118-268.
2024-08-02: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Public Statements
v class="media evo-media-object mt-4 mb-4"> Image July 1, 2026 Press Release PHOTO: Congressman Bishop and Congressman Scott with the Macon-Bibb Delegation at the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing on July 1 Issues : Community Groups & News Building Our Communities Public Lands & Environment Native American Communities Read More <div class="media evo-media-obj
"> Reps. Sanford Bishop and Austin Scott Highlight Their Bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds Bill at House Subcommittee Hearing July 1, 2026 Press Release PHOTO: Congressman Bishop and Congressman Scott with the Macon-Bibb Delegation at the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing on July 1 Issues : Building Our Communities Public Lands & Environment Native American Communities Read More Congressman Bishop Announces $20 Million In Grants to Help Georgia Longleaf Pine Forests June 30, 2026 Press
unities" hreflang="en">Building Our Communities Public Lands & Environment Native American Communities Read More June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia. Issues : Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Public Lands & Environment Read More <a href="/media-center/press-relea
"> Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Public Lands & Environment Read More June 8, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) applauded the ruling by a federal judge today blocking President Trump’s $100,000 fee for employers’ H-1B applications. Judge Leo Sorokin declared in the ruling in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts that “the substance and application of the $100,000 payment reveal that it is a tax” and that Congress had not del
ms Healthcare Law, Individual Rights, & Equality Immigration Read More June 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), the top Democrat on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, outlined his opposition to and voted against H.R. 8646, the subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill. Issues : Building Our Communities Agriculture & Rural Development Housing and
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