BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 8205), H3629 [19MY]

African Americans: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]

Agriculture: provide for economic assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 7206), H1950 [2FE]

Armed Forces: encourage small businesses and major retailers to offer special discounts to Armed Forces members, National Guard and Reserves, and veterans in honor of service (see H. Res. 1205), H3045 [21AP]

——— increase death gratuity payable upon death of servicemember and provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to such death gratuity (see H.R. 7932), H2483 [12MR]

ATF: add certain employees to definition of fire protection activities for purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities (see H.R. 8863), H3671 [20MY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 1183), H2960 [16AP]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1063), H2219 [12FE]

CDC: reauthorize and expand WISEWOMAN program (see H.R. 7417), H2094 [9FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr., for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 7915), H2482 [12MR]

Correctional institutions: improve recruitment and retention of Federal correctional officers (see H.R. 7033), H2033 [4FE]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 1657), H2336 [2MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see H.R. 7024), H925 [16JA]

——— ensure striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 2357), H2926 [15AP]

——— establish research and extension grant priorities (see H.R. 7734), H2332 [26FE]

——— prioritize healthcare and mental or behavioral health facilities in Community Facilities Program and use loans and grants for medical supplies, telehealth, staffing, or closed facilities renovation (see H.R. 4272), H3069 [22AP]

——— use certain data sets when determining eligibility related to indemnity payments under Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index endorsement (see H.R. 7462), H2118 [10FE]

Dept. of Defense: align Job Corps program with defense industrial base (see H.R. 8925), H3668 [20MY]

Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program’’ (see H.J. Res. 155), H2830 [9AP]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 7590), H2330 [25FE]

——— provide for freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 2555), H2887 [14AP]

——— provide for freedom of association protections on college campuses, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2555), H2998 [20AP]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 7340), H2029 [4FE]

——— reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see H.R. 6677), H2236 [20FE]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to remove transportation barriers to accessing coronavirus vaccines for those from low-income or minority communities, or other communities with transportation barriers to health care access (see H.R. 6839), H253 [8JA]

——— conduct study on designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 7198), H2712 [25MR]

——— ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at time of purchase (see H.R. 7391), H2188 [11FE]

——— establish Office of Rural Health (see H.R. 3102), H2188 [11FE]

——— provide certain adjustments to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment included in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program (see H.R. 2005), H3532 [14MY]

——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program (see H.R. 1796), H925 [16JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 7481), H2225 [13FE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 7856), H2471 [5MR]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Cops on the Beat grant program (see H.R. 8750), H3533 [14MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: affirm agreement and nullify certain Executive orders that relate to collective bargaining (see H.R. 6015), H2120 [10FE]

——— establish entitlement to supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees (see H.R. 8041), H2822 [2AP]

——— provide covered employees right to be represented during examinations that may result in disciplinary actions (see H.R. 6014), H2120 [10FE]

——— provide for retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma (see H.R. 7976), H3533 [14MY]

Education: support creation and implementation of State policies, as well as expansion of State policies for improving quality and affordability of charter school facilities (see H.R. 7086), H918 [15JA]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2776 [26MR]

FDA: establish standardized pathogen and microorganism testing of infant formula products and manufacturing facilities and mandate notification of specific positive tests and inspection classifications (see H.R. 7867), H2475 [9MR]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 3226), H2097 [9FE]

——— making appropriations to pay salaries of Federal employees, contract employees, and Armed Forces members during lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 7137), H3126 [27AP]

Fiscal Commission: establish (see H.R. 3289), H2370 [3MR]

Food industry: prohibit retail food stores from price gouging and engaging in surveillance-based price setting practices (see H.R. 4966), H2926 [15AP]

Government: allow suit against U.S. for injuries and deaths of members of Armed Forces caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 6730), H616 [9JA]

Haiti: protect rights of women and girls to ensure success for transition from crisis to stability, condemn failure to center women’s leadership and distinct needs, and call for urgent measures to secure human rights (see H. Res. 1018), H1350 [22JA]

Health: provide for research and education relative to uterine fibroids (see H.R. 4395), H3395 [12MY]

Health care professionals: clarify and focus U.S. support for frontline health workers across global health and humanitarian investments to increase global health security, create more stable societies, and save lives (see H.R. 8011), H3629 [19MY]

——— exempt H–1B health care workers from restriction under Presidential Proclamation entitled ‘‘Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers’’ (see H.R. 7961), H2550 [17MR]

Health Resources and Services Administration: authorize rural residency planning and development grant programs (see H.R. 6468), H2097 [9FE]

History: recognize historical significance of slave ship Clotilda, condemn U.S. role in Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledge lasting impact on African Americans (see H. Res. 1086), H2371 [3MR]

Immigration: limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1061), H2221 [12FE]

Insurance: require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 4606), H2832 [9AP]

International Year of the Woman Farmer: designate (see H. Res. 1027), H1921 [30JA]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H895 [14JA]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 1004), H920 [15JA]

Labor unions: accelerate workplace time-to-contract under National Labor Relations Act for new unions (see H.R. 5408), H3047 [21AP]

Medicare: improve payment method and increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services (see H.R. 2902), H3532 [14MY]

——— modify Rural Flex program (see H.R. 6804), H2097 [9FE]

——— protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to safe and effective orthotic and prosthetic care and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse relative to orthotics and prosthetics (see H.R. 4475), H2887 [14AP]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 539), H1352 [22JA]

Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 1301), H3627 [19MY]

National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 1073), H2258 [23FE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 1047), H2095 [9FE]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]

National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 1124), H2621 [19MR]

Newark, NJ: honor memory of victims of 1967 riots and acknowledge enduring impact on Newark community (see H. Res. 578), H2098 [9FE]

Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 1002), H920 [15JA]

Pakistan: impose sanctions relative to undermining democracy in Pakistan (see H.R. 5271), H949 [20JA]

Poland: recognize Polish-American friendship and reaffirm U.S. interest in democracy, sovereignty, prosperity, and security of Poland (see H. Res. 1082), H2328 [25FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

Postal Service: modify procedures for closure or consolidation of any post office or processing and distribution center (see H.R. 2103), H2677 [24MR]

——— modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel (see H.R. 7600), H2778 [26MR]

——— require mail-in ballots to use barcode service (see H.R. 7265), H1915 [27JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1253), H3337 [4MY]

Scouting America Day: designate (see H. Res. 1041), H2041 [5FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2048), H3133 [28AP]

——— establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 7120), H2477 [9MR]

SSA: carry out demonstration project relative to disability benefits of blind individuals (see H.R. 1175), H2297 [24FE]

Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 1529), H2032 [4FE]

——— establish domestic cotton consumption credit (see H.R. 7230), H1350 [22JA]

——— exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets and extend capital loss carryovers for such companies (see H.R. 2547), H2623 [19MR]

——— exclude from gross income gain from sale of qualified real property interests acquired under Dept. of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program (see H.R. 1083), H2119 [10FE]

Teacher Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 1255), H3344 [7MY]

Trump, President: condemn pardons for individuals found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers (see H. Res. 116), H136 [7JA]

TSA: enhance security operations and stabilize transportation security workforce by applying unified personnel system to employees (see H.R. 2086), H2835 [13AP]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA]

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office, Tuskegee, AL: designate (see H.R. 6006), H2236 [20FE]

Veterans: establish ‘‘Veterans Tax Relief Weekends’’ that coincide with certain holidays to allow communities to provide financial assistance to veterans in recognition for their service (see H.J. Res. 158), H3045 [21AP]

Veterans Appreciation Month: observance (see H. Res. 1204), H3045 [21AP]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their crucial role in Allied forces success in Europe and example they set as first Black armored unit (see H.R. 1628), H719 [13JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Chemical Society: anniversary (see H. Res. 1157), H2830 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish pilot program to provide recovery payments to producers of seasonal and perishable crops that experience low prices caused by imports (see H.R. 7762), H2368 [3MR]

——— reauthorize and improve relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farmland (see H.R. 7761), H2368 [3MR]

Scott, David: tribute (see H. Res. 1206), H3067 [22AP]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Agriculture: establish pilot program to provide recovery payments to producers of seasonal and perishable crops that experience low prices caused by imports (H.R. 7762), H2369 [3MR]

——— reauthorize and improve relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farmland (H.R. 7761), H2369 [3MR]

Remarks

Armstrong, Dee: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, E309• [9AP]

Doleman, Dan, Jr.: Columbus, GA, Holsey Monumental Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church Living Legend Award recipient, E133• [12FE]

Heath-Sands, Karla: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, E305• [9AP]

Macon, GA: anniversary of Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, E369• [27AP]

Scott, David: tribute (H. Res. 1206), H3065 [22AP]

Tributes

Bowens, John, E117• [9FE]

Brown, Thomas L., Sr., E359• [23AP]

Caggins, Ann, E82• [30JA]

Clay, Robert A., Jr., E445• [14MY]

Cochran, Raymond, E311• [9AP]

Dorsey, Barbara A., E20• [9JA]

Flakes, Johnny H., III, E362• [23AP]

Fuller, Representative, H2875 [14AP]

Granville, Willie B., Sr., E307• [9AP]

Gray, Loring A., Jr., E174• [3MR]

Haywood, Mary Jo, E394• [30AP]

Jenkins, Adrian E., Sr., E85• [30JA]

Johnson, Johnnie, Jr., E341• [20AP]

Lamar, Felton, E417• [7MY]

Miller, Grace Hall, E237• [19MR]

Paschal, Eloise Richardson, E135• [12FE]

Phipps, Herbert E., E420• [7MY]

Revills, Felix, E337• [16AP]

Roberts, Arsburn R. (Oz), E245• [19MR]

Scott, David, H3062 [22AP]

Sherrod, Shirley Miller, E364• [23AP]

Shoultz, George P., Jr., E465• [19MY]

Whitley, William B., E347• [21AP]

Williams, Frederick, Sr., E83• [30JA]

Williams, Taylar N., E201• [9MR]