GEORGIA-2 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Sanford D. Bishop
- Democratic
- 17 terms
- Born 1947
Sanford D. Bishop is a Democratic Representative representing Georgia-2 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 17 terms. Sanford D. Bishop has a 28.6% community approval rating based on 21 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
29% approve
- Total votes: 21
- 90-day change: −21.4
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 415/445
6 support · 15 oppose
21 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Sanford D. Bishop has served in the House of Representatives since 1993. Congress.gov lists 145 bills and resolutions sponsored and 6,375 cosponsored by Sanford D. Bishop.
- Sponsored
- 145
- Cosponsored
- 6,375
Terms in Congress
- House · GA-2 — 1993–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.Res. 1206 (119th Congress) — Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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H.Res. 1546 (119th Congress) — Expressing support for the recognition of Nigerian Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the United States.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.Res. 1157 (119th Congress) — Commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.
Introduced Apr 9, 2026Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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H.R. 7761 (119th Congress) — Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026Latest action (Apr 3, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
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H.R. 7762 (119th Congress) — Protecting Our Produce Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026Latest action (Apr 3, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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H.R. 5422 (119th Congress) — Military Housing Performance Insight Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2025Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 1369 (119th Congress) — President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 14, 2025Latest action (Feb 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 333 (119th Congress) — Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act
Introduced Jan 13, 2025Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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H.R. 9647 (118th Congress) — President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2024Latest action (Sep 18, 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 9600 (118th Congress) — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office".
Introduced Sep 16, 2024Latest action (Jan 4, 2025): Became Public Law No: 118-268.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Sanford D. Bishop's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Sanford D. Bishop currently holds a community approval rating of 28.6% for 2026, drawn from 21 visitor votes (6 support, 15 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Sanford D. Bishop right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Sanford D. Bishop's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Sanford D. Bishop's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Sanford D. Bishop holds a 28.6% community approval rating based on 21 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Sanford D. Bishop?
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