Rep. Richard McCormick

Maddy summaryHR 3696 is a procedural bill that names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the "Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic." The bill directs all federal references in laws, regulations, maps, and documents to use this new name. It does not change the clinic's operations, funding, or services. This is a symbolic renaming effort with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on veterans' benefits. The bill affects only the official designation of this specific clinic location.

Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to jointly issue regulations, as necessary, to enable air carriers to transport human organs for transplant above wing (i.e., in the cabin of an aircraft). Among other things, the regulations must include consideration of protocols for air control outages; a requirement that air carriers implement a protocol for a person to accompany organs to and from the aircraft and between connecting flights; and a standardized process for commercial air carriers to accept, handle, and manage organs in transit. The TSA and the FAA must also consult with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to identify metrics for the handling of organs and organ-related tissue by air carriers.

Maddy summaryHJRES 44 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a 2021 rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The rule classified firearms with stabilizing braces as "short-barreled rifles," which would have required additional licensing and regulation. This resolution uses a specific legal process (under Title 5, U.S. Code) to formally disapprove the ATF rule, meaning the rule would no longer be in effect. It directly affects firearm owners, manufacturers, and dealers who would have been subject to the rule’s requirements.

Maddy summaryHRES 540 is a symbolic U.S. House resolution reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India and condemning China's actions in the region. It specifically condemns China's 2021 map publishing (assigning Chinese names to features in Arunachal Pradesh), border skirmishes, and territorial claims in Bhutan. The resolution supports India's sovereignty, development efforts in Arunachal Pradesh (including infrastructure and renewable energy), and U.S. cooperation with India through defense partnerships and the Quad. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but expresses U.S. diplomatic support for India's position.

Maddy summaryHRES 488 is a non-binding resolution calling on the Biden administration to transfer Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine. It requests immediate provision of these long-range missiles - capable of striking targets up to 200 miles away - to help Ukraine counter Russian forces by targeting logistics hubs and command centers deeper in occupied territory. The resolution notes Ukraine already operates compatible launch systems and cites that allies like the UK and France have provided similar long-range weapons without triggering significant Russian escalation. It emphasizes that delaying this transfer could prolong the war and that the U.S. possesses sufficient existing stockpiles to fulfill the request while maintaining military readiness. The resolution does not mandate action but urges the administration to act.

Maddy summaryHR 277 would require Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules are defined as those with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually), major cost increases for consumers or industries, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or innovation. Agencies must submit detailed information about these rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses, before they can take effect. Congress would have 70 session days to approve the rule with a joint resolution; if they don't act within that timeframe, the rule would not take effect. This would increase congressional oversight of federal regulations and require more detailed information about proposed rules before they become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for federal government contracts by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to update rules so that small businesses can compete for contracts across all federal agencies - not just those with the Department of Defense. It directly affects small businesses seeking to bid on federal contracts by broadening their access to opportunities. The key mechanism is a requirement for the SBA and federal procurement regulators to create new rules within 180 days of the bill's passage, updating the Federal Acquisition Regulation to reflect this expanded eligibility. This change shifts the scope from limited agency participation to full federal government contracting.

Maddy summaryHR 3517, the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act of 2023, clarifies that military department secretaries (e.g., Secretary of the Army) retain final authority over fitness-for-duty determinations for service members in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), not the Defense Health Agency. It requires the Department of Defense to update IDES policies so Wounded Warriors can demand a full hearing within 90 days if they dispute a medical separation decision, conducted by their military chain of command. This hearing is separate from existing IDES appeals and must be adjudicated within 90 days of request. The bill directly affects service members undergoing medical evaluation for separation due to injury or illness sustained in service. It ensures due process rights are upheld throughout the IDES process without altering healthcare benefits or creating new financial obligations.

Maddy summaryThe TREAT PTSD Act (HR 3023) requires the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to make a nerve block procedure available as a treatment option for veterans and active-duty military members with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have chosen to receive it after being informed of risks and benefits. It mandates that the VA and Defense update their joint clinical guidelines for PTSD treatment within 180 days to include this procedure. The bill applies to veterans enrolled in VA care and service members enrolled in TRICARE who have a PTSD diagnosis and consent to the treatment. The policy changes take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHR 3442, the America’s CHILDREN Act of 2023, creates a pathway to permanent residency for certain college graduates who entered the U.S. as children on specific work visas. It directly affects individuals who were lawfully present as dependents of nonimmigrant visa holders (like H-4 or L-2) for at least 8 years, graduated from a U.S. college, and have lived in the U.S. for 10+ years total. Key provisions include protecting applicants from "aging out" of eligibility by basing age calculations on when their parent’s visa petition was filed (not current age), and allowing them to retain their original visa application date ("priority date") if they later switch to a different visa category. The bill aims to provide stability for young adults who grew up in the U.S. but face immigration barriers due to visa status.