Education
[{"year": 1968, "field": "Political Science", "notes": "Minor in English", "degree": "Bachelor of Arts", "institution": "Morehouse College"}, {"year": 1971, "field": "Law", "degree": "Juris Doctor", "institution": "Emory University School of Law"}]
Career History
Attorney
Bishop and Buckner, P.C.
1972 - 1992
Member, Georgia House of Representatives
Georgia General Assembly
1977 - 1990
Member, Georgia State Senate
Georgia General Assembly
1991 - 1992
U.S. Army
United States Army
1969 - 1971
Recent Legislation
H.R. 333
· Sponsor
Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act
Feb 8, 2023
H.Res. 30
· Sponsor
Recognizing the 94th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 40th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday.
Jan 12, 2023
Committee Assignments
Member
Ranking Member
Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Directs federal funding to support agriculture, rural communities, and food safety as Ranking Member of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee. Co-chairs the Congressional Peanut Caucus and Congressional Chicken Caucus.
Advocates for Georgia's 13 military installations including Fort Moore, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, and Robins Air Force Base. Fights for benefits for Georgia's 690,000+ veterans.
Promotes job creation and economic diversification in rural southwest and middle Georgia through federal investment and infrastructure funding.
Supports affordable healthcare and educational opportunities in underserved rural communities across the 2nd District.
Uses his senior position on the Appropriations Committee to secure federal funding for programs vital to Georgia, including SNAP, rural broadband, and military construction.
Contact & Resources
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District
Georgia-2