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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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Representative · GA-2 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993

Official website Biographical 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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 10841 · Securing Elections From AI Deception Act
Introduced Oct 19, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · original cosponsor
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1626 · Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".
Introduced Oct 15, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.Res. 1614 · Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Oct 5, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): 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.
H.R. 10566 · Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 119 · Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 10486 · Relief Without Delay Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial 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. 10476 · Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.Res. 1538 · Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and 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.J.Res. 216 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 10298 · Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 4, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1476 · Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Aug 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9849 · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9827 · Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9693 · Patients First Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): 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.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 9416 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 1, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1350 · Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9059 · National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9043 · Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8925 · Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

403 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 10841 · Securing Elections From AI Deception Act
Introduced Oct 19, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · original cosponsor
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1626 · Supporting the designation of the week of October 18 through 24, 2026, as "National Chemistry Week".
Introduced Oct 15, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
H.Res. 1614 · Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Oct 5, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): 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.
H.R. 10566 · Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 119 · Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
Introduced Sep 21, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 10486 · Relief Without Delay Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Financial 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. 10476 · Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.Res. 1538 · Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and 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.J.Res. 216 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 10298 · Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 4, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1476 · Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Aug 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9849 · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): 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.
H.R. 9827 · Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9693 · Patients First Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): 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.Res. 1427 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9489 · GRACE for Military Survivors Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 9416 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 1, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S5199)
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1350 · Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9059 · National Police Athletic/Activities League Youth Enrichment Reauthorization Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9043 · Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8925 · Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.