Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

U.S. Representative · Georgia's 2nd district

DemocraticTerm 2025

Official site: bishop.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-3631
Office: 2407 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1156
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 1689
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HRES 1614
Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4299
Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10566
Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8098
To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HCONRES 119
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5469
SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HRES 1546
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.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10298
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1464
MODERN WIC Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4382
America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7853
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1214
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8776
Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1476
Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9827
Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8190
Social Security Customer Service Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9849
Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9489
GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8011
SECURE Health Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

House · 2025–present · GA
House · 2023–2025 · GA
House · 2021–2023 · GA
House · 2019–2021 · GA
House · 2017–2019 · GA
House · 2015–2017 · GA
House · 2013–2015 · GA
House · 2011–2013 · GA
House · 2009–2011 · GA
House · 2007–2009 · GA
House · 2005–2007 · GA
House · 2003–2005 · GA
House · 2001–2003 · GA
House · 1999–2001 · GA
House · 1997–1999 · GA
House · 1995–1997 · GA
House · 1993–1995 · GA

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