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Biography
BISHOP, Sanford Dixon, Jr., a Representative from Georgia; born in Mobile, Mobile County, Ala., February 4, 1947; attended public schools in Mobile, Ala.; B.A., Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., 1968, J.D., Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Ga., 1971; lawyer, private practice; United States Army, 1969-1971; member of the Georgia state house of representatives, 1977-1991; member of the Georgia state senate, 1991-1993; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-present).
Bills Sponsored (23)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.6859To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1501 South Slappey Boule...12/19/2008Signed by President.
H.R.7037To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...09/24/2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.RES.1026Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
05/21/2008Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
H.J.RES.70Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23,...04/23/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5609To provide for transitional health care for members of the Armed Forces separated from active dut...04/10/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (634)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...12/01/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6264To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commo...11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

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