Press Release: Bishop Supports Funding Bill for FY 2026, Advocates for Changes to ICE Funding

Congressman Sanford Bishop voted for a funding bill supporting various government services while freezing funding for ICE.

Quiver AI Summary

Congressman Bishop Supports Funding Bill: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) recently voted in favor of a funding bill that will ensure full-year financing for key government departments like Labor and Education for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation also aims to support affordable housing, healthcare, and military families while freezing funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

Bishop's Comments on the Bill: Bishop emphasized, "This funding bill keeps the federal government open and working for the American people," adding that it addresses important needs such as affordable energy and medical research. However, he raised concerns about the aggressive tactics of ICE, calling for a freeze on its funding to foster constructive discussions on immigration practices.

Funding Highlights: The bill allocates $432 billion for housing affordability, $170 million for childcare programs, and a pay raise for military personnel. Bishop's prior opposition to a different Homeland Security bill indicates ongoing concerns about immigration enforcement methods and the need for reform within ICE.

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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Fundraising

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. recently disclosed $134.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 643rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 23.2% came from individual donors.

Bishop disclosed $125.6K of spending. This was the 605th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Bishop disclosed $269.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 786th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.'s fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. is worth $198.5K, as of February 5th, 2026. This is the 445th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Bishop has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.'s net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bishop.

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.:

H.R.5422: Military Housing Performance Insight Act
H.R.1369: President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

You can track bills proposed by Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bishop.

2026 Georgia's 2nd Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $2,426,411 of spending in Georgia's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $29,762 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Georgia's 2nd congressional district election.