WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2022: * * * Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04). "I join those mourning the passing of Congressman Donald McEachin. Throughout his recent health challenges, he was unwavering in his service to his constituents and his commitment to uphold civil rights and improve the environment and quality o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported legislation to avert a national railroad shutdown and address outstanding concerns related to rail employee paid sick leave. The House action would implement a tentative agreement negotiated between nationwide railroad companies and labor unions under the guidance and expertise of the Biden Administration, which will prevent a rail industry shutdow  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2022, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees 1. Karen Sasahara Ms. Karen Sasahara, of Massachusetts, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the State of Kuwait 2. Richard M. Mills Jr. The Honorable Richard Mills, Jr., of  more