Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Democrat · GE-2 · House of Representatives

33 years in office

Quylt Score

711
Primary Score
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37
Party Line
centrist Democrat

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted7 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced13 of 144 bills out of committee
4512%
Federal Funding Secured$3429475M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance39 of 40 votes (97.5%)
9715%
Committee Hearing ParticipationRanking Member — shapes hearing agenda
855%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring7 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
5810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills12 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleRanking Member, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 5 on 1 committee
6810%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Committee Assignments (1)

Sponsored Legislation (144)

HRES 1206Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.

Introduced 2026-04-22 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 1157Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.

Introduced 2026-04-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7761Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act

Introduced 2026-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 7762Protecting Our Produce Act

Introduced 2026-03-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5422Military Housing Performance Insight Act

Introduced 2025-09-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1369President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2025-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2025-01-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 9647President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced 2024-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 9240Protecting Our Produce Act

Introduced 2024-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

HR 8198Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act

Introduced 2024-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

HRES 910Honoring the life of First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

Introduced 2023-12-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1480Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-09 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Agriculture and Food

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2023-01-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 30Recognizing the 94th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 40th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday.

Introduced 2023-01-12 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 8432Beagle Brigade Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

HR 8350Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-07-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8239Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

Introduced 2022-06-27 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 300.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 5346Equal Access to the Right Nutrition for Military Families (EARN) Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-09-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Agriculture and Food

HR 4356Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Introduced 2021-07-02 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 2080SAVE Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2021-01-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1054Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John Lewis.

Introduced 2020-07-20 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HCONRES 101Expressing support for democratic elections in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

Introduced 2020-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.

International Affairs

HR 5472Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Redesignation Act

Introduced 2019-12-18 · Became Public Law No: 116-341.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 5471To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced 2019-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5060Medical Retiree Pay Restoration Act

Introduced 2019-11-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2019-06-20 · On agreeing to the Bishop (GA) amendments (A039) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2620Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases Act

Introduced 2019-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 196Recognizing the American Peanut Shellers Association for their exemplary services and dedicated efforts to support our Nation's peanut industry over the past 100 years.

Introduced 2019-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5112To provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in the United States merchant marine in the Southeast Asia theater of operations during the Vietnam Era.

Introduced 2014-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4991Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2013-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4651To suspend temporarily the duty on certain decorative outdoor bamboo garden torches.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4650To suspend temporarily the duty on certain fishing reels.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4649To suspend temporarily the duty on certain decorative dual wick torches.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4653To suspend temporarily the duty on certain portable gas grills.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4652To suspend temporarily the duty on certain portable infrared gas grill and cooler combinations.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4645To suspend temporarily the duty on combination smoker, roaster, and grills.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4644To suspend temporarily the duty on certain portable electric grills.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4648To suspend temporarily the duty on certain decorative outdoor torches.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4646To suspend temporarily the duty on certain grill brushes.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4647To suspend temporarily the duty on certain decorative tabletop torch vessels.

Introduced 2012-04-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4500To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 5-Chloro-1-indanone.

Introduced 2012-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4499To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Dimethyl carbonate.

Introduced 2012-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4498To extend the temporary suspension of duty on formulations containing Diuron and application adjuvants.

Introduced 2012-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4501To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Esfenvalerate.

Introduced 2012-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4497To extend the temporary suspension of duty on formulations containing Bromacil and Diuron and application adjuvants.

Introduced 2012-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4416To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic filament tow.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4418To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic staple fibers.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4417To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic filament tow.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4419To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic filament tow.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4420To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic filament tow.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4412To extend temporarily the reduction of duty on certain dyed acrylic staple fibers.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4411To extend the temporary reduction of duty on certain polyacrylonitrile tow.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4410To extend the temporary reduction of duty on acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4415To extend temporarily the reduction of duty on certain undyed polyacrylonitrile staple.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4414To extend temporarily the reduction of duty on certain dyed polyacrylonitrile staple.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4413To extend temporarily the reduction of duty on certain undyed acrylic staple fibers.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 1941Hiring Heroes Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-05-23 · Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2011-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2019-01-16 · On agreeing to the Bishop (GA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2019-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 283To adjust the boundaries of the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2019-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 265Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019

Introduced 2019-01-08 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Economics and Public Finance

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Bishop (GA) amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2891To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced 2017-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 538Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

Introduced 2017-01-13 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2017-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5561Max Cleland Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Congress

HR 482Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2016

Introduced 2015-01-22 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 333Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

Introduced 2015-01-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2907To suspend temporarily the duty on N,N-dimethylpiperidinium chloride.

Introduced 2005-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2906To suspend temporarily the duty on linuron.

Introduced 2005-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2909To reduce temporarily the duty on formulated product KROVAR IDF.

Introduced 2005-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2908To suspend temporarily the duty on diuron.

Introduced 2005-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HRES 69Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ossie Davis.

Introduced 2005-02-08 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

Introduced 2015-04-29 · Mr. Dent raised a point of order against the Bishop (GA) amendment (A001). Mr. Dent stated that the amendment sought to strike portions of the bill not yet read. The Chair sustained the point of order.

HR 1471To expand the boundary of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, to redesignate the unit as a National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2009-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HCONRES 330Recognizing and honoring the commitment and sacrifices of military families of the United States.

Introduced 2010-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2008-05-22 · On agreeing to the Bishop (GA) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 7037Healthy Activity for Lifelong Energy Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5409To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzaldehyde.

Introduced 2008-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5411To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2(2-o-tolyloxymethyl) phenyl) acetate (kresoxim methyl).

Introduced 2008-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5408To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Paraquat dichloride (1,1'dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride).

Introduced 2008-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5410To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-oxido-5-oxo-4-propionylcyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid calcium salt.

Introduced 2008-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5412To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Ý3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen yl¨morpholine.

Introduced 2008-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4578To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4579To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4473To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4472To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4470To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4469To extend the temporary suspension of duty on linuron.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4471To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4467To extend the temporary suspension of duty on diuron.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4465To reduce temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4466To extend the temporary suspension of duty on formulated product KROVAR IDF.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4468To extend the temporary suspension of duty on N,N-dimethylpiperidinium chloride.

Introduced 2007-12-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 2899Walter Carl Jordan, Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Commemorations

HRES 1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.

Introduced 2008-03-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

HR 4346Healthy Troops Act

Introduced 2004-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3665To award congressional gold medals to former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter in recognition of their outstanding service to the United States and to the world.

Introduced 2003-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

Commemorations

HRES 352Remembering and honoring the March on Washington of August 28, 1963.

Introduced 2003-09-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations

Introduced 2001-07-30 · On agreeing to the Bishop amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 2562Minority Emergency Preparedness Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

HR 2097Child Care Quality Incentive Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

Families

HR 4730Lower Muscogee-Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia Recognition Act

Introduced 2000-06-23 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Native Americans

HR 4056Agricultural Job Opportunity Benefits and Security Act of 2000

Introduced 2000-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Immigration

HR 3262Lower Muscogee-Creek Indian Tribe of Georgia Recognition Act

Introduced 1999-11-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Native Americans

HR 3263Peanut Labeling Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-11-09 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Agriculture and Food

HR 2943Child Care Quality Incentive Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-09-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Families

HR 2699To designate the United States courthouse located at 223 Broad Street in Albany, Georgia, as the "C.B. King United States Courthouse".

Introduced 1999-08-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.

Commemorations

HR 2340National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-06-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4625Egg Products Inspection Act Technical Amendments of 1994

Introduced 1994-06-22 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Agriculture and Food

HJRES 399Designating August 29, 1994, as "National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day".

Introduced 1994-08-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Health

Introduced 1998-06-04 · On agreeing to Part 2 of the Bishop amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 23 - 399 (Roll No. 199).

HR 2034Tobacco Use by Minors Deterrence Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E953)

Health

HR 2017Tobacco Use by Minors Deterrence Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-24 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E953)

Health

HR 1714To provide for the acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.

Introduced 1997-05-22 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1441)

Commemorations