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Hill Policy
GA · DISTRICT 2

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

DemocratGeorgiaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 3

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (3)Campaign (3)
Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Make health care more accessible and affordable

AI-assisted summary

Bishop supports making health care more accessible and affordable, protecting Medicare beneficiaries’ access to physicians, and increasing funding for cancer research. He also supports extending health insurance coverage for unemployed people, expanding community health care centers, and reducing physician shortages. His broader health care priorities include improving veterans’ care, preventing childhood obesity, and increasing preventive care and medical research.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Reduce or eliminate the estate tax

AI-assisted summary

Bishop says he is committed to reducing or eliminating the estate tax. He says the change would give farmers and small-business owners greater stability, certainty, and peace of mind as they plan for the future.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Agriculture & food

Advance farm research and disaster assistance in Southwest Georgia

AI-assisted summary

Bishop says he will work through the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to advance agricultural research and help ensure a safe, abundant food supply. He also supports strong emergency federal disaster assistance for Southwest Georgia farm communities, particularly in response to losses caused by hurricanes, excessive rain during harvest, and other natural disasters.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.