Without a doubt the largest situation Congress is facing is the looming government shutdown. Republicans have stated they would be willing to let the government shutdown occur if some stipulations are not met, the delay of the Affordable Care Act being one of them. A bill that would do just that while also providing funding for the government was passed in the House last week, although Timothy Bishop voted against it. Timothy Bishop did however vote in favor of a bill that allows military funding to continue even after a government shutdown. This is a contingency plan, almost a bill to cover Congress' back in the likely case they cannot come together on a bipartisan level.
Timothy Bishop continues to rebuild and repair his communities affected by Super Storm Sandy. He signed a petition, along with bipartisan members of Congress from New York and New Jersey, to FEMA administrator Craig Fugate to extend the deadline for homeowners affected by Sandy to file a Proof of Loss claim.1 Some people are still waiting for estimates on the damage, and some still find new issues, so they do not know the full claim damage. This extension would be another 6 months from October 15th, and would ease the stress on homeowners. This extension has no negative effects for either Tim Bishop and the Democrats nor the Republicans, so bipartisan agreement was much more achieveable. Another effort to support the rebuilding and ultimate shoring up (No pun intended) of the south shore of Long Island happened this week when Mr. Bishop and New York Senator Chuck Schumer announced the Army Corps of Engineers would begin building new dunes along the beaches to protect against future storms.2 This would serve as a temporary solution until a new solution is thought out long term. The commitment by Mr. Bishop to helping rebuild in the aftermath of Sandy has gained him favorable support from people all across the island.
Mr. Bishop continues to work with military veterans in his district, as for the second time in three weeks he has given service medals to those who had trouble receiving them.3 His continued work in honoring the military veterans of this country has gained him multiple donations from various organizations.
In other local news, Mr. Bishop has again had a meet and greet with Democratic challengers to local town boards, specifically in Amagansett.4 He continues not only to lobby for Democrats to take control in local municipalities, but also to put himself out there as someone who can relate to those who ultimately will vote for him or not.
1) http://timbishop.house.gov/latest-news/gillibrand-schumer-bishop-bipartisan-group-of-congressional-members-urge-fema-to-extend-deadline-for-flood-insurance-claims-for-sandy-homeowners/
2) http://timbishop.house.gov/latest-news/bishop-schumer-secure-commitment-from-army-corps-that-emergency-stabilization-dune-construction-project-on-fire-island-will-start-in-january/
3) http://timbishop.house.gov/latest-news/bishop-honors-gabler-familys-four-generations-of-military-service/
4) http://easthamptonstar.com/Government/2013926/Political-Briefs-092613
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