McCormick, Richard

Dr. Richard McCormick is a Republican U.S. Representative for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, first entering Congress in 2023. Before his election, he served over 20 years in the military as both a Marine Corps helicopter pilot and a Navy Commander. A graduate of the Morehouse School of Medicine, he worked as an emergency room physician at Northside Hospital in the Atlanta area, a role that heavily informs his legislative focus on healthcare reform and medical access.

In the House, McCormick holds several key committee assignments, including the House Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight for the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. His legislative priorities often center on national security, veteran affairs, and healthcare, as seen in his sponsorship of bills like the Medical Professional Access Act and the Humanitarian Theft Enforcement Act.