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{{Representative header|state=Georgia|district=2}} {{congresspedia}} '''Sanford Dixon Bishop Jr.''', a [[United States Democratic Party|Democrat]], has represented the 2nd District of [[:Category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Georgia|Georgia]] in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] since 1993. ==Record and controversies== {{Congresspedia voting record}} ===Junior Marshall Investigation=== Bishop is under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is looking into a youth program, in which Bishop earmarked $200,000 of federal funds. The Junior Marshal program employed Bishop's step-daughter and her husband. Bishop said he had no idea his stepdaughter, Aayesha Owens Reese, worked for the program and said he immediately told the marshal to terminate her when he learned of her employment.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/03/06/national/a125629S45.DTL&feed=rss.business "US Rep Bishop's link to earmark raises questions"], ''Associated Press'', March 6, 2009.</ref> Bishop said he learned of his stepdaughter's employment on February 20, 2009, months after the earmark was proposed. An internal audit was performed on the program and revealed more than $7,000 was deposited into Bishop's wife's account on behalf of her son-in-law, Stephen M. Reese. The audit also showed Bishop's stepdaughter received $7,575 from the program. In early 2009, Bishop paid $25,00 in legal fees and recently, a GBI agent claimed that while the FBI was aware of the situation, currently, there is not a criminal investigation.<ref>[http://www.citizensforethics.org/node/39732 "CREW Releases List of Congressional Members Currently Under Investigation"], ''Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington'', May, 20 2009.</ref> ===Iraq War=== {{Iraq War House record}} Bishop voted for the [[Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002]] that started the Iraq War.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2002/roll455.xml Roll call vote], Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.</ref> ===Environmental record=== ''For more information on environmental legislation, see the [[Portal:Energy and Environment Policy (U.S.)|Energy and Environment Policy Portal]]'' ==Bio== Bishop was born February 4, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama, was educated at Morehouse College and Emory University, served in the United States Army, and was a lawyer and member of the [[Georgia House of Representatives]] and of the [[Georgia Senate]] before entering the House. Bishop is a member of the [[Congressional Black Caucus]]. Arguably the most conservative African-American Democrat in Congress, Bishop is a member of the [[Blue Dog Democrats]], a group of moderate to conservative Democrats in Congress whose goal is to move the Democratic party further to the right. "Serving as a member of the powerful House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Bishop has emerged as a leader among the fiscally moderate-to-conservative Democrats in Congress, championing policies in support of a strong defense, a sound infrastructure, and an efficient and secure social safety net, as well as tax relief that does not burden future generations. Congressman Bishop has authored and sponsored a wide range of bills, including the recent Farm bill and the Healthy Troops Act, which, if enacted, would ensure that all U.S. service members receive a "hands-on" physical both before and after they are deployed to combat."[http://bishop.house.gov/display.cfm?content_id=3] He has received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, given to Eagle Scouts for career achievement. ===2006 elections=== In 2006, the [[Republican Party|Republicans]] nominated [[Bradley Curtis Hughes]] to face Bishop in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See [[U.S. congressional elections in 2006]]) [http://opensecrets.org/states/election.asp?State=GA&year=2006] Bishop retained his seat. ====2008 elections==== {{Wobble list intro|state=Georgia}} {{Superdelegate Obama}} ==Money in politics== {{Congresspedia money in politics header}} <crpcontribdata>cid=N00002674&cycle=2008</crpcontribdata> {{congresspedia money|cid=N00002674}} {{Congresspedia revolving door info|crpname=Bishop%2C+Sanford+D+Jr}} {{Congresspedia private travel info|cid=N00002674}} {{Congresspedia PFD info|cid=N00002674}} ==Committees and Affiliations== ===Committees=== {{Committee list}} ====Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)==== * [[House Committee on Appropriations]] ** Subcommittee on Agriculture ** Subcommittee on Defense ** Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs ===Coalitions and Caucuses=== *[[Blue Dog Coalition]] *[[Congressional Black Caucus]] ==Contact== {{Contact info}} ==Articles and resources== *[http://www.house.gov/bishop/ Official website] *[http://opensecrets.org/races/index.asp Open Secrets] - 2006 congressional races database === References === <references /> ====Local blogs and discussion sites==== *''[http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/ Georgia Unfiltered''] ==More Background Data== {{congresspedia footer | cid=N00002674 | can_id=H0882103 | wpid=b000490 | district=GA02 }} {{wikipedia}} {{Congresspedia state|Georgia|2|Bishop, Sanford}} [[Category:Congresspedia|Bishop, Sanford]] [[Category:Members of U.S. House of Representatives|Bishop, Sanford]] [[Category:Georgia State Senators|Bishop, Sanford]] [[Category:Members of the Georgia House of Representatives|Bishop, Sanford]] [[Category:Democratic Party (USA)]] {{Politician <!-- From Wikipedia: --> |term_start = January 3, 1993 |term_end = <!--Not present for continuing MOCs--> |otherparty = <!-- From Cause Caller --> |Birth=February 4, 1947 |First Elected= November 3, 1992 |Next Election= November 2, 2010 |110th Leadership= None<!-- __Note: "110th" must be inserted into field label to differentiate current from former leadership." __--> |Freshman= No |Previous Political Work=Georgia Senate, Georgia House of Representatives, |110th Committee Membership= House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Appropriations/Subcommittee on Agriculture Rural Development Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations/Subcommittee on Defense, House Committee on Appropriations/Subcommittee on Military Construction Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, <!-- __Note: "110th" must be inserted into field label to differentiate current from former committee assignments." __--> |Zip Code Affiliations= <!-- NEW --> |Current Office=U.S. House of Representatives |110th Committee Chairs= |110th Committee Ranking Member= |111th Leadership= |111th Committee Membership= |111th Committee Chairs= |111th Committee Ranking Member= |111th Caucuses= <!-- From Congresspedia --> |110th Caucuses = Congressional Black Caucus |District Office 1 Address=Albany Towers, Suite 114, 235 Roosevelt Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 |District Office 1 Phone=229-439-8067 |District Office 1 Fax=229-436-2099 |District Office 2 Address=18 Ninth Street, Suite 201, Columbus, GA 31901 |District Office 2 Phone=706-320-9477 |District Office 2 Fax=706-320-9479 |District Office 3 Address=101 South Main Street, Dawson, GA 31742 |District Office 3 Phone=229-995-3991 |District Office 3 Fax= 229-995-4894 |District Office 4 Address= Federal Building, Room 255, 401 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |District Office 4 Phone= 229-247-9705 |District Office 4 Fax= 229-241-1035 |District Office 5 Address= |District Office 5 Phone= |District Office 5 Fax= |District Office 6 Address= |District Office 6 Phone= |District Office 6 Fax= |District Office 7 Address= |District Office 7 Phone= |District Office 7 Fax= |District Office 8 Address= |District Office 8 Phone= |District Office 8 Fax= |District Office 9 Address= |District Office 9 Phone= |District Office 9 Fax= |Campaign E-mail= |Campaign E-mail Link= |Campaign Homepage= |Campaign Office 1 Address= |Campaign Office 1 Phone= |Campaign Office 1 Fax= |Campaign Office 2 Address= |Campaign Office 2 Phone= |Campaign Office 2 Fax= |Campaign Office 3 Address= |Campaign Office 3 Phone= |Campaign Office 3 Fax= |Campaign Office 4 Address= |Campaign Office 4 Phone= |Campaign Office 4 Fax= |Campaign Office 5 Address= |Campaign Office 5 Phone= |Campaign Office 5 Fax= }}

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