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Biotech tumb nail
June 24, 2026
Every year, the federal government invests billions of taxpayer dollars in scientific research. Americans make that investment with a simple expectation: honesty.
 
Honesty in grant applications. Honesty about who is funding the work.

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hatit thumb
June 22, 2026

XTRA106.3FM – On April 16th, 2026, I faced one of the toughest and most controversial votes I’ve had during my time in Congress. A bipartisan bill to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals came before the U.S. House, and I voted in favor of extending this status. Of note, this vote didn’t change anything, but set off a firestorm of controversy. After much research and discussion with experts in immigration law, my position has evolved.


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NDAA FY2027
June 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rich McCormick participated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup. After nearly 14 hours of debate and negotiation, McCormick and his colleagues in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) reviewed nearly 1,000 amendments, and it passed out of committee by a vote of 42-12.  H.R. 8800 will authorize $1.15 trillion for America's national defense. For nearly 65 consecutive years, the NDAA has been enacted into law and Congressman McCormick is hopeful that this year is no different.


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Fraud Report
June 9, 2026

WASHINGTON - Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) released the following statement after the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform published its report, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: How Tim Walz and Keith Ellison Fueled Minnesota's Fraud Explosion."


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mens health
June 5, 2026

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, convened the inaugural Men’s Health Conference in honor of Men’s Health Month. This event was focused on advancing awareness and policy discussions surrounding men's mental health, preventative care, and chronic disease prevention.

Issues:Healthcare

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Biotech
May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON - Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA-07) today introduced the Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026 alongside Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) as part of a bipartisan legislative package aimed at ensuring America's biotechnology workforce keeps pace with the nation's growing research and manufacturing ambitions.


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DC Square Again Act
April 23, 2026

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) introduced the Make DC Square Again Act to undo the unconstitutional 1846 retrocession of Arlington County and the City of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Virginia. This will restore DC’s original boundaries established by the Residence Act of 1790.


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hbcu
April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Caucus members Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-07) and Rep.


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sickle
April 15, 2026

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rich McCormick. (R-GA), Co-Chair of the Sickle Cell Disease Caucus announced the relaunch of the Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus in the 119th Congress, alongside Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD). The caucus is a bipartisan platform dedicated to advancing policies that improve the lives of individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD). 

Issues:Healthcare