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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 7391 · Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7340 · Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.Res. 1027 · Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 7265 · Vote by Mail Tracking Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
H.Res. 1018 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 7230 · Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7206 · Farm and Family Relief Act
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.R. 7198 · Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7137 · Shutdown Fairness Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Jan 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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. 1004 · Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate.
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1002 · Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)
H.R. 7120 · Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 9, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7086 · Equitable Access to School Facilities Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 2, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 586.
H.Res. 993 · Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7033 · Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7024 · Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 972 · Recognizing the significance of Atlanta, Georgia, as the cradle of the civil rights movement.
Introduced Dec 19, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6839 · Vaccine Transportation Access Act
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 956 · Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6819 · Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6804 · Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 6725 · Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act
Introduced Dec 15, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.