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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) released a statement applauding the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 out of the House of Representatives. McCormick and his House colleagues passed the National Defense Authorization Act in a 231-196 vote.
WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, Congressman Rich McCormick and his colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) marked up the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the third of his congressional career so far. After nearly 14 hours of debate and negotiation, Rep.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) has introduced the States Taking Accountability for Troops Engaged in Safety (STATES) Act, in direct response to the recent violent riots in Los Angeles and the resulting federal deployment of the National Guard. The bill ensures that states whose leaders fail to maintain law and order bear the financial burden—not the American taxpayer.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Rich McCormick's statement regarding the closure of 21 Army Corps operated Lake Lanier beaches and docks.
WASHINGTON - Last week, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) and 14 of his United States House of Representatives colleagues sent a letter to Secretary Rubio conveying their grave concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Haiti as missionaries, humanitarian aid workers, and countless innocent civilians face deadly threats from criminal gangs that now control much of the country.
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.