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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 1301 · Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 8863 · To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8839 · Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 8791 · IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Education
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8776 · Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8750 · COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1255 · Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Education
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1253 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1214 · Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1205 · Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. 1204 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.Res. 158 · Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1183 · Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "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 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 155 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8205 · Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Oct 14, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 8190 · Social Security Customer Service Act
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 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.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8041 · Supporting VA Families Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1124 · Supporting the designation of March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): 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.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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. 7976 · Moral Injury Recognition and Restitution Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.