US Rep. Richard McCormick
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Recent News About US Rep. Richard McCormick
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McCormick introduces bill targeting economic espionage linked to China
Congressman Rich McCormick has introduced H.R. 1486, known as the Economic Espionage Prevention Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Congressman McCormick announces town hall meeting in Roswell
Congressman Rich McCormick has announced an upcoming town hall meeting for constituents in Georgia's Seventh Congressional District.
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Congressman McCormick supports new bill on women's sports protection
Congressman McCormick has voted in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, known as H.R. 28.
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Rich McCormick named chair of oversight subcommittee
Congressman Rich McCormick has been appointed as the chairman of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, part of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
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Congressman McCormick introduces acts aiming at healthcare cost reduction for military personnel
Last week, Congressman Rich McCormick introduced two legislative bills aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing costs for servicemembers and veterans.
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McCormick introduces bill banning federal funds for minor gender transitions
Congressman Rich McCormick has introduced the PROTECTS Act of 2025, a bill aimed at prohibiting federal funds from being used for gender transition procedures on minors.
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Lawmakers question WHO's guidelines on trans health
Congressman Rich McCormick of Georgia and Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, both with medical backgrounds, have led a group of 29 lawmakers in voicing concerns about the World Health Organization's (WHO) proposed Guideline Development Group (GDG)...
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Lawmakers express concern over WHO guidelines for trans health
Congressman Rich McCormick of Georgia and Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas have led a group of 29 lawmakers in voicing concerns over the World Health Organization's (WHO) proposed guidelines on the health of trans and gender diverse individuals.
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Rich McCormick joins Republican Policy Committee leadership for 119th Congress
Congressman Rich McCormick of Georgia's 6th Congressional District has been elected as one of two Sophomore Representatives on the Republican Policy Committee.
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Lawmakers urge increased funding for traumatic brain injury research
Congressman Rich McCormick, along with 25 fellow Members of Congress, has sent a letter to Secretary Martínez-López urging increased funding and support for research on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatment for military service members and veterans. The letter highlights the urgent need for rapid treatment options to minimize damage when TBI occurs and addresses the prevalence of mitochondria dysfunction in TBI patients.
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Congressman urges State Department action on Bangladesh crisis
Washington, D.C. - Congressman McCormick, a member of the Armed Services Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee, has written a letter to Secretary Blinken expressing grave concern over the recent political upheaval in the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the violence targeting protestors, members of the press, and religious minority groups.
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Congressman introduces bill targeting federal employees who obstruct congressional inquiries
Today, Congressman McCormick, along with Congressmen Nehls (R-TX) and Van Orden (R-WI), introduced the STOP the SWAMP Act, a bill to ensure that individuals who refuse to answer certain questions or are convicted of perjury before either branch of Congress are debarred from federal employment. Further, this legislation would allow members from both parties to refer cases of witnesses withholding information from Congress to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The bill aims to hold federal employees accountable for lying or refusing to answer questions before Congress and uphold...
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Congressman McCormick proposes changes to Corporate Transparency Act for community associations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman McCormick has introduced H.R. 9045 to amend the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), aiming to exempt Community Associations and Homeowner's Associations (HOAs) from stringent reporting requirements.
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Resolution urges immediate release of U.S. citizen detained in Nigeria
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Congressman French Hill (R-AR) introduced a resolution urging the Government of Nigeria to immediately cease the wrongful detainment of Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former Federal agent, has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024 on charges including tax evasion and money laundering.
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House passes resolution supporting democracy in Pakistan
Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution in support of democracy and human rights in Pakistan. The resolution, H.Res. 901, was introduced by Congressman McCormick of Georgia and Congressman Kildee of Michigan and cosponsored by over 100 colleagues. It underscores the importance of upholding democratic values and respecting the rights of the people of Pakistan as they face economic instability and security threats.
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House Republicans urge review of Columbia University's accreditation over protest handling
WASHINGTON - Representative McCormick, alongside a group of House Republicans, has called on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to reevaluate Columbia University’s accreditation. This request follows allegations that the university has failed to uphold several standards in response to pro-Hamas protests on campus earlier this year.
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McCormick leads bipartisan challenge to Biden over Israel arms delay
Representative Rich McCormick (GA-06) is leading a bipartisan group of 104 House members in challenging President Joe Biden over his delay in sending munitions and weapons shipments to Israel.
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Rep. McCormick’s Aviation Weather Improvement Act Passes the House
Rep. McCormick’s Aviation Weather Improvement Act Passes the HouseWASHINGTON - Tuesday, Congressman Rich McCormick’s legislation, H.R. 3915, the Aviation Weather Improvement Act, passed on the House floor as part of a larger legislative package, H.R. 6093, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act, and now will be headed over to the Senate for a final vote before it gets signed into law. The Aviation Weather Improvement Act instructs the National Weather Service to purchase commercial weather data to improve their public weather models while ensuring that our government provides...
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My Statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Congressman McCormick has issued a strong statement in response to President Biden's recent State of the Union address, highlighting the need for new leadership in the White House. The Congressman emphasized the pressing issues facing the nation, including the border crisis, foreign policy challenges, and economic struggles.In his statement, Congressman McCormick expressed the urgency of addressing issues that unite the country, such as bringing the American Dream back within reach, securing the border, combating crime, tackling the national debt, promoting...
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Congressional Art Competition Calls for High School Artists Nationwide
High school students across the nation are once again invited to showcase their artistic talents as the Congressional Art Competition kicks off for another year. The annual event allows students to submit their artwork to their Member of Congress for a chance to have their piece displayed in the United States Capitol.Since its inception in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has served as a platform for over 650,000 high school students to express their creativity. The selected artwork from each district garners attention from millions of visitors who tour the...