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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 759 · Federal Firefighters Families First Act
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 759, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 69 · Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 66 · Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 703 · Main Street Tax Certainty Act
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 15, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 649 · Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
H.R. 648 · Strengthening our Servicemembers with Milk Act
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 612 · Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 610 · Close the Medigap Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 601 · Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.Res. 51 · Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 105 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 48 · Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 539 · Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jan 16, 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. 516 · To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 485 · Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 433 · Department of Education Protection Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 21, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 429 · Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 30 · Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jan 14, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)
H.R. 290 · Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 14, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
H.R. 262 · Disaster Reforestation Act
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 247 · Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 212 · Capitol Remembrance Act
Introduced Jan 6, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jan 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 210 · Dental Care for Veterans Act
Introduced Jan 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Committee Hearings Held