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WASHINGTON - Last week, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) and Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) took a significant step in advocating for American technological leadership by sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick urging him to reconsider the Biden administration's export rule on AI chips. Their letter followed Senator Pete Ricketts’ April 11th letter expressing the same concerns.

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1486, The Economic Espionage Prevention Act authored by Congressman McCormick. This legislation will give the U.S. government authority to sanction foreign entities that support Russia's military, violate U.S. export controls, or steal American intellectual property. It will also require a report to assess China's support for Russia's military and update the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to allow stronger actions against China and other foreign adversaries.

WASHINGTON - Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) led his colleagues in expressing deep concerns about the Biden administration's B.I.S. Rule 00636, which aims to regulate the diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.  This letter serves as a House companion to Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) efforts.

JOHNS CREEK, GA — Congressman Rich McCormick proudly announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winners, celebrating the remarkable creativity and talent of high school students from across the district. This year's theme was “Artistic Discovery”. Held annually, the competition highlights the artistic achievements of young individuals and fosters a greater appreciation for the arts within the community.

DAHLONEGA, GA - Congressman Rich McCormick visited the University of North Georgia Dahlonega Campus (UNG) this week, engaging with cadets, students, faculty, and university leadership. The visit focused on military readiness, national security, leadership development, and educational innovation.

DAWSONVILLE, GA - Congressman Rich McCormick proudly announced the official groundbreaking of the long-anticipated Russell Creek Reservoir—a vital infrastructure project to secure Dawson County’s water future for the next 50 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rich McCormick proudly voted to pass H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill he co-sponsored alongside original sponsor Rep. Chip Roy of Texas. The SAVE Act upholds the constitutional principle that voting in federal elections is a right reserved to American citizens and American citizens only.