Congressman Rich McCormick introduces the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act to update federal definitions for educational institutions.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman McCormick introduces HBCU Empowerment Act: Last week, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) presented the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act aimed at amending federal definitions to enhance fairness for students at historically underserved colleges. The bill seeks to redefine eligibility for HBCU status to include certain institutions.
Key changes proposed: Currently, some Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) are ineligible for HBCU resources due to an outdated cutoff date of 1964. The proposed legislation would set a new eligibility date of November 8, 1965, allowing more PBIs to gain access to vital support.
Legislative intent expressed: Congressman McCormick emphasized the importance of supporting historically underserved institutions in his statement, expressing his commitment to advocating for equity in education. Further details, including the congressman’s floor speech, are accessible through linked resources.
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Richard McCormick Fundraising
Richard McCormick recently disclosed $77.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 856th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 58.8% came from individual donors.
McCormick disclosed $131.3K of spending. This was the 582nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
McCormick disclosed $762.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 469th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Richard McCormick Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Richard McCormick is worth $1.3M, as of March 5th, 2026. This is the 304th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
McCormick has approximately $527.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Richard McCormick Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard McCormick:
- H.R.7660: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of a historically Black college or university to include schools established prior to November 8, 1965, so long as such schools meet all other required criteria, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7649: Humanitarian Theft Enforcement Act
- H.R.6211: Medical Professional Access Act
- H.R.5477: Litigation Reimbursement Act
- H.R.5438: Incentivize Savings Act
- H.R.4704: ROTOR Act
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2026 Georgia's 7th Congressional District Election
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