Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, announced an upcoming veterans-focused tour through Middle Georgia. Congressman Bishop has invited and will be accompanied by the Honorable Robert McDonald, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The tour will be complete with VA staff meetings at VA facilities within the 2nd Congressional District and two veterans-focused town hall meetings in Columbus and Macon.

In addition to providing oversight of the VA as the management culture within the Department shifts, Congressman Bishop has been working to ensure all veterans get the timely care and consideration they have earned through their service to our nation. The intent of the tour is to improve VA transparency and highlight the District-specific needs of veterans in Middle and Southwest Georgia.

WHO:
-Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr.
-Honorable Robert McDonald, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
-Staff from the Office of Congressman Bishop
-Staff from the Department of Veterans Affairs
-Local service organizations
-Area veterans

WHAT:
Veterans Town Hall Meeting
https://www.facebook.com/events/601248763348045/

WHEN:
-THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015
-Doors Open: 7:30 AM
-Event Start: 8:00 AM
-Media Availability: 9:30 AM

WHERE:
The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, Heritage Hall
1775 Legacy Way
Columbus, Georgia 31903

For more information, contact: Max Gigle, 202-225-3631