U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 7th District
Richard McCormick
Position · +0.89
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- International Affairs 7% · Armed Forces and National Security 5%
- Committees
- Armed Services · Oversight and Government Reform · Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Health · Armed Forces and National Security · International Affairs
- Age
- 57
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DAnthony Lawrence Kozycki$393K
- DLarry Long$51K
- RStephen Eric Barfield$50K
- DCasey Norton$21K
- DJayson Toweh$12K
Bottom line
Where McCormick has influence
Roles
- Chair · Investigations and Oversight (Science, Space, and Technology)
- Armed Services · 21st in seniority on the majority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 26th in seniority on the majority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 10th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7962 Export Dispute Resolution Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7649 Humanitarian Theft Enforcement Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 5438 Incentivize Savings Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 1486 Economic Espionage Prevention Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in McCormick’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where McCormick breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where McCormick voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
- Armed Forces and National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where McCormick broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Retire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill allows the fiduciary of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to rely on a valuation provided by an independent valuation…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands the federal tax deduction for personal casualty and theft losses by eliminating certain limits, including the requirement…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/14/26 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/14/26 | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Invasive Species Strike Team program carried out by the National Wildlife Refuge System…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What McCormick is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
In Response to DSA’s Growing Political Presence, McCormick Introduces Communist Control Act of 2026
Introduced bill to apply Communist Control Act to Democratic Socialists of America.
“The Democratic Socialists of America has told us exactly what it wants to do, and we should believe them.”
Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10501
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Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, chaired a hearing examining America’s biotechnology leadership, federal oversight of…
“American biotechnology has long been one of our nation’s greatest strategic assets, but that leadership is no longer guaranteed.”
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Rep. McCormick and Chairman Babin Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, National Institutes of Health…
“The United States must lead in this area of research to support economic growth and societal benefit while strengthening safeguards against harm caused by negligent or malicious actors.”
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Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) participated in a House Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses roundtable examining birth tourism in the United States, where he questioned Dr. Steven A.…
“American citizenship is one of the greatest privileges in the world. It shouldn't be bought as a product, exploited through a loophole, or handed out to foreign nationals who fly here solely to give birth and then return home.”
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Congressman McCormick to Host Constituent Telephone Town Hall On September 2nd
On Wednesday, September 2, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) will host a telephone town hall with constituents of Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District.
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In case you missed it, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) recently wrote an op-ed in the Washington Examiner commemorating the fifth anniversary of the tragic attack at Abbey Gate on August 26, 2021.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill McCormick voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 216 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far McCormick’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 20 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 313 (median 289), 41 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Armed Forces and National Security, International Affairs.
- H.R. 10501 Communist Control Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9991 STOP the SWAMP ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9919 Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026Immigration · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9755 Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8938 Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8580 Forestry Protection Act of 2026Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1195 Supporting the designation of May as "National Myositis Awareness Month".Health · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8455 Make DC Square Again ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 66% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 77% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 58% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 71% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 54% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 83% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 36% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RBeth Van DuyneTX-2498%agreement
- RMike JohnsonLA-497%agreement
- RRonny JacksonTX-1397%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members McCormick most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle McCormick’s campaign raised $1.6M: $382K (23%) from individuals and $436K (27%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.0M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds McCormick
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 133.
- The Home Depot Inc. Corporate PAC
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Membership group PAC
- Aflac Political Action Committee (Aflac PAC) Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave McCormick this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Compare McCormick’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, GA-7Republican2025–present
- U.S. House, GA-6Republican2023–2025
Seat
- State
- Georgia
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 57
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4272
1719 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Cumming
- Website
- mccormick.house.gov
- 100089135203690
- reprichmccormick
Elsewhere
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