Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Representative · GA-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993
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Representative · GA-2 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
403 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 3112 · Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.R. 3102 · To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 3087 · Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 12, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 2999 · To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that not more than 10 percent of a monthly benefit may be withheld on account of overpayments.
Introduced Apr 24, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 340 · Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced Apr 21, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Apr 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 2941 · Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 17, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 332 · Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Introduced Apr 14, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): 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.
H.R. 2854 · Neighborhood Homes Investment Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 2808 · Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 5, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-36.
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 2763 · American Family Act
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 307 · Honoring the life and legacy of Henry Louis Aaron.
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 2736 · Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 2709 · Save Our Sequoias Act
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
H.Res. 297 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 2692 · No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 2680 · Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 2672 · Religious Workforce Protection Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 29, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2671 · Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 2669 · Community First Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1568)
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.