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Sanford Bishop
Democrat · U.S. House · Georgia 2nd

Sanford Bishop

Serving since 1993. Currently representing Georgia in the U.S. House.

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Years in office
33
House
Recent votes
40
roll calls called
With the winning side
41%
of 39 decided
Raised this cycle
$1.1M
FEC totals

Which side of the outcome

Of 39 decided roll-call votes, this member was on the winning side 16 times and the losing side 23.

With the outcome (16)Against it (23)

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How they voted

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NAY
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environment…
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". · Passed
House roll call 306
NOT VOTING
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. · Failed
House roll call 123
NAY
Voted against a resolution expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families. · Passed
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families
House roll call 121
YEA
Voted to pass a bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. · Passed
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
House roll call 120
NAY
Voted against passing the RED Tape Act.
RED Tape Act · Passed
RED Tape Act
House roll call 118
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Where the money comes from

Reported to the FEC this cycle · categories as the FEC reports them
PAC contributions$739K
Individual contributions$378K

Committee assignments

4 assignments · Source: House Clerk
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Ranking Member
Financial Services and General Government
Subcommittee
House Committee on Appropriations
Member
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee

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Cosponsored legislation

Bills Sanford has signed on to support

Co-Sponsored Legislation

3569
Fit to Serve Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Oct 9, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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7977
Energy Bills Relief Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Oct 9, 2026Referred 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.
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1614
Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
IntroducedIntroduced: Oct 5, 2026Referred 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.
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4299
Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Oct 5, 2026Referred 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.
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10566
Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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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.
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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119
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps, and commending its volunteers and contributions to global peace, friendship, and development.
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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5469
SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 21, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Securities disclosures
Sanford Bishop has filed 5 periodic transaction reports in our index. Each links to the official document.
House · NC-08
Oct 27, 2023
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Sep 15, 2023
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House · NC-08
May 7, 2023
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House · NC-08
May 4, 2023
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House · NC-09
Dec 1, 2022
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Index last updated 22 July 2026 — 85 days ago. Newer filings may not appear here yet.
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