Rep. Richard McCormick

Maddy summaryThis resolution introduces articles of impeachment against U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor Louise Ross, targeting her for three specific allegations of misconduct. The first article charges her with engaging in an undisclosed extramarital affair with a law enforcement officer while on the job, which created a conflict of interest and violated judicial conduct codes. The second article accuses her of attending a partisan political event sponsored by a district attorney's campaign and admitting to drinking alcohol before presiding over a criminal case. The third article alleges that she knowingly made false statements to federal judges during an investigation into her behavior, thereby obstructing an official proceeding and violating federal law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally impeaches Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for high crimes and misdemeanors. The bill alleges that between October 2023 and October 2025, Judge Ross engaged in sexual intercourse in her federal courthouse chambers during business hours and lied to judicial officials about these acts. An internal investigation confirmed the misconduct and the judge's false statements, leading to a recommendation that she be removed from office. The House of Representatives is using this resolution to initiate the process of trying the judge before the Senate.

Maddy summaryThe Millstone Act amends federal criminal laws to increase penalties for specific sexual offenses involving violence, exploitation, or minors. Directly affecting individuals charged with these crimes, the bill mandates that they face the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment alongside fines. Key provisions include expanding the death penalty for acts such as female genital mutilation, civil rights offenses involving sexual misconduct, sex trafficking of children, and the production or distribution of child pornography. By removing previous caps on sentencing, the legislation ensures that these serious violations can result in the most severe punishments allowed under federal law.

Maddy summaryHR 5437, the *Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act*, prohibits lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products (like countertops) for injuries caused by silica dust exposure during third-party fabrication (e.g., cutting or grinding by fabricators). It directly affects stone slab manufacturers and sellers by shielding them from civil liability when injuries result from fabricators violating workplace safety laws. The bill’s key provision bans such lawsuits in federal or state courts and requires dismissal of pending cases. It aims to protect this industry, which employs thousands, from claims they cannot control, emphasizing that safety regulations apply to fabricators - not the original sellers.

Maddy summaryThis bill would add pharmacist services to Medicare Part B coverage for beneficiaries, specifically covering pharmacist-led testing and treatment for illnesses like flu, COVID-19, or strep throat during public health emergencies. It defines covered services as those performed under state law, often requiring collaboration with a physician, and sets payment at 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% of physician payment rates. Pharmacists would be prohibited from balance billing for these services, ensuring Medicare beneficiaries pay only their standard copayment. The changes would take effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The coins must feature designs honoring victims and first responders (including the inscription "Never Forget") and will be sold only during 2027-2028. All surcharges ($35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin) collected from sales will fund the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, with no net cost to the federal government. The coins are legal tender but primarily intended for collectors, not circulation.

Maddy summaryThe Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act authorizes the creation of a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to women’s history, to be located within the National Mall Reserve in Washington, D.C. If the site is managed by another federal agency, the bill requires that agency to transfer the land after notifying Congress and relevant committees. The museum must ensure exhibits and programs accurately represent diverse women’s experiences by consulting a broad range of experts and community voices. The Smithsonian will submit biennial reports to Congress detailing how the museum meets these representation standards.

Maddy summaryThe Biotechnology Workforce Alignment Act of 2026 directs the National Science Foundation to align its research funding with workforce development efforts in key biotechnology fields such as biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics. To achieve this, the bill requires the NSF Director to create a workforce framework, support educational pathways with multiple entry points, and foster partnerships between universities, federal labs, and private industry. The legislation also mandates the development of metrics to identify career gaps and barriers to entry, along with a requirement to submit biennial reports to Congress assessing these efforts and the U.S. position in global biotechnology leadership.

Maddy summaryThe Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act directs the Office of Personnel Management to evaluate the current and future staffing needs for biotechnology roles across various federal agencies. This assessment requires detailed analysis of position requirements, necessary security clearances, and potential funding gaps, while also examining how well existing job classifications track these specialized roles. The report will explore strategies to address workforce challenges, such as training current employees, sharing staff between agencies, and creating pools of prequalified outside experts. Ultimately, the findings will be submitted to congressional oversight committees to inform decisions on how federal agencies can better develop their biotechnology capabilities.

Maddy summaryHR 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, requires the Attorney General to publish and regularly update a public list of all states and local governments that allow cashless bail (release without requiring money bonds). This list must be available within 30 days of the bill's enactment and updated quarterly. The bill does not change existing bail laws but increases transparency by making it easier for the public to see where cashless bail is used. It directly affects individuals seeking information about bail practices in different jurisdictions. The key mechanism is a mandatory, publicly accessible database maintained by the federal government.