Finding a commonsense approach to food safety that can alleviate hunger as well as prevent contamination and the spread of food-borne illnesses.
Support a commonsense approach to food safety that reduces hunger and prevents contamination and food-borne illness.
Occurrences
Working through the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to advance agricultural research, the production of American-made energy, and ensure a safe, abundant food supply.
Extending broadband and wireless services to rural communities which will allow farmers and ranchers to take advantage of technology to help them remain profitable and competitive, and otherwise promote rural economic development.
Fighting for strong emergency federal disaster assistance to our Southwest Georgia farm communities, particularly in light of losses caused by hurricanes, excessive rain during harvest, and other natural disasters.
Reducing or eliminating the estate tax while providing farmers and small business owners with the stability, certainty, and peace of mind they need as they plan for the future.
a safe food supply
This campaign is a movement for the people — for voting rights and civil rights, for farmers and ranchers, for students and teachers, for men and women of all races and creeds to pursue equality, prosperity, and the American dream.
Evidence
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As your Congressman, Rep. Bishop remains committed to: "Finding a commonsense approach to food safety that can alleviate hunger as well as prevent contamination and the spread of food-borne illnesses." The page also says he was an original co-sponsor of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that he works through the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to ensure a safe, abundant food supply.
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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. is the Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee. The biography says he seeks to create a better quality of life by promoting opportunities for rural areas, better education, safe and secure communities, affordable and accessible health care, and sustainable agriculture.
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The statement says U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop Jr. and other members of the Food Safety Caucus released a joint statement after an E. coli outbreak linked to raw-milk cheese, and urged the FDA to remove unsafe food from sale and use mandatory recall authority if needed.
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"As your Congressman, Rep. Bishop remains committed to: 'Finding a commonsense approach to food safety that can alleviate hunger as well as prevent contamination and the spread of food-borne illnesses.'" The same page says he was an original co-sponsor of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that he works through the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee to ensure a safe, abundant food supply.
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The page states Bishop is the Ranking Member, top Democrat, on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and that he helps craft the annual federal funding bill for federal departments, agencies, and programs.
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The press release summary says Sanford D. Bishop Jr. joined other members of the Food Safety Caucus in a joint statement after E. coli contamination linked to raw-milk cheese and urged the FDA to act to remove unsafe food from sale.
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Roll Call 661 | Bill Number: H. R. 2751 Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Status: Passed Bishop (GA) | Bishop (GA) | Democratic | GA | Yea
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Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, voted to support a short-term funding bill that would fund federal departments and agencies at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 11, 2026
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"Mr. Bishop" "introduced the following bill" "standardized pathogen and microorganism testing"
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"Sanford Bishop (GA-02)" "sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture demanding answers" "largest outbreak in history"
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Roll Call 661 | Bill Number: H. R. 2751 Dec 21, 2010, 04:49 PM | 111th Congress, 2nd Session Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Status: Passed Bishop (GA) | Democratic | GA | Yea
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Law Number Public Law 111-353 Date Approved January 4, 2011 Full Title An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. Bill Number H.R. 2751
Assessments
This is a broad policy promise about supporting food safety, hunger reduction, and contamination prevention. Bishop has continued to hold a federal role directly tied to agriculture and FDA funding, was an original co-sponsor of the Food Safety Modernization Act, and has actively participated in food-safety advocacy through the Food Safety Caucus and appropriations work. That is sufficient evidence of material advancement of the promised approach while in office.
The promise is framed as support for a commonsense food-safety and hunger-reduction approach, not enactment of one specific bill. Bishop's campaign materials directly restate this commitment and cite concrete federal actions: original co-sponsorship of the Food Safety Modernization Act, work through the Agriculture/FDA appropriations subcommittee, and ongoing Food Safety Caucus advocacy urging FDA action against contaminated products. Because he remained in federal office and used relevant legislative and appropriations roles to advance the promised policy area, this counts as fulfilled in the same-term/continuing federal office context.
The promise is framed as a support/advocacy commitment rather than a pledge to single-handedly enact a specific statute. The evidence shows Bishop directly supported the stated policy area through original co-sponsorship of the Food Safety Modernization Act, ongoing Agriculture-FDA appropriations work, and participation in Food Safety Caucus advocacy urging FDA action against contaminated products. Because these actions occurred while he was serving in the relevant federal office and materially match both prongs of the promise, reducing hunger/ensuring food supply and preventing contamination/food-borne illness, this counts as delivered in the same term context.
The promise is framed as a support/advocacy commitment rather than a pledge to enact a specific new law. The evidence shows Bishop publicly maintained this position, had a relevant record as an original co-sponsor of the Food Safety Modernization Act, held a directly relevant Agriculture/FDA appropriations role, and participated in Food Safety Caucus advocacy urging FDA action during a contamination outbreak. That satisfies the promised support for food safety measures aimed at reducing hunger and preventing contamination/food-borne illness.