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Robert William Bishop (born July 13, 1951) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Utah's 1st congressional district from 2003 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he became the dean of Utah's congressional delegation after the retirement of Orrin Hatch from the U.S. Senate in 2019.
Dec 14, 2020 · The Utah Republican reflects on his achievements, challenges and frustrations in Washington, where he served on key committees and fought for public lands and Hill Air Force Base. He says Congress needs to listen more and get rid of rolled votes.
Nov 5, 2015 · Robert Bishop ( Republican Party) was a member of the U.S. House, representing Utah's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2003. He left office on January 3, 2021. Bishop ( Republican Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Utah. He lost in the Republican primary on June 30, 2020.
Oct 26, 2021 · SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, a Utah Republican, abruptly quit the state’s independent redistricting commission after criticizing it for favoring urban areas. Bishop said Monday that the commission’s congressional map proposals favored Democrats.
Oct 25, 2021 · The former U.S. representative and current UIRC member quit the body that draws up proposals for redrawing Utah's political districts. He expressed frustration with the commission's process and the proposals that favor urban areas over rural ones.
Oct 25, 2021 · Former Congressman Rob Bishop quit the commission that draws new maps for Utah's political districts, citing its bias toward Democrats and urban areas. He said the commission was a "metro-centric" process that ignored the needs of the rural parts of the state.
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Jul 9, 2024 · Rob Bishop was a Republican congressman for Utah's 1st district from 2003 to 2020. He sponsored bills on public lands, government operations, national security, and other issues, and voted on key legislation such as the Rapid DNA Act and the America Invents Act.