Richard McCormick

To require certain duties and covered import restrictions with respect to forestry products to be reduced by 50 percent if an importer of such product can demonstrate that such product contains 100 percent raw wood material originating in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Make DC Square Again Act

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Export Dispute Resolution Act

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“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 210 (Friday, December 12, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 210 (Friday, December 12, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF TOM HIMSTREET, U.S. NAVY, RETIRED ______ HON. RICHARD McCORMICK of georgia in the house of representatives Friday, December 12, 2025 Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of my brother in arms, Tom ``Zippy'' Himstreet. Growing up in an Air Force family instilled Tom with the values that guided him towards military service. Upon graduating from Sunset High School in Beaverton, Oregon, Tom attended Oregon State University, where he was a midshipman in the Naval ROTC Beaver Battalion and participated on the Navy Drill Team and as Midshipman Battalion Commander. Upon graduating in 1991, he commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. In October 1994, Tom earned his gold wings and was designated as a Naval Aviator, operating the S-3 Viking. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 flying combat missions from the USS Kitty Hawk and logging thousands of hours of flight time. Tom was a leader, mentor, and instructor for younger pilots, who consistently relied on his experience and steadfast guidance. In 2014, Tom retired from the Navy at the rank of Commander after 23 years of honorable service. My prayers are with the Himstreet family as they go through this difficult time. Tom was an incredible man and a loving father to his sons, Leo and Max. Service requires sacrifice, and military families pay that price in the time we spend away from our families, while defending our great Nation. May God watch over Leo, Max, and their mother Kim, who stood by Tom throughout his career.”

2025-12-12 · Veterans

“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 182 (Friday, October 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 182 (Friday, October 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1023-E1024] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF MAJOR GENERAL JAMES E. LIVINGSTON, USMC, RETIRED _____ HON. RICHARD McCORMICK of georgia in the house of representatives Friday, October 31, 2025 Mr. McCORMICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Medal of Honor winner Major General James E. Livingston, USMC Retired, and the University of North Georgia's permanent dedication of the North Plaza at the Gen. William ``Lipp'' Livsey Drill Field as the `Major General James E. Livingston Medal of Honor Plaza'. This permanent naming is in recognition of Major General Livingston's lifelong service to America, his commitment to the mission and work of the University of North Georgia--The Military College of Georgia, and his ``conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty'' for which he earned our Nation's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor. A native of McRae, Georgia, in TeIfair County, James E. Livingston attended North Georgia College (NGC) from 1957 to 1958. He departed NGC to study engineering and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in June 1962 from Auburn University. His early assignments included service as a platoon commander, intelligence officer, and as a Recruit Training Regiment series commander. Major General Livingston served as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp and then joined the 3d Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam in August 1967. On May 2, 1968, while serving as Commanding Officer, Company E, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, he distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy forces at the Battle of Dai Do, Republic of Vietnam. The following is a (short) excerpt from his actions that day: ``Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the village. While adjusting supporting arms fire, Capt. Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance, shouting words of encouragement to his marines, directing their fire, and spurring the dwindling momentum of the attack on repeated occasions. Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded marine company.'' For his incredibly heroic actions on that fateful day, Major General Livingston earned the Medal of Honor which was presented to him on 14 May 1970 by President Richard Nixon in a ceremony at the White House. Today, Major General Livingston stands as one of only 61 living Medal of Honor recipients. Although, he only attended North Georgia College for one year, to this day he credits his North Georgia experience with setting the foundation for his life by instilling timeless leadership principles, fostering maturity, and making him tough. This quote is from Major General Livingston in a recent interview in late 2024: ``One of the greatest things to ever happen to me in my life was the opportunity to come to (attend) what was then North Georgia College. . .let me assure you I would have never been successful in what I learned about myself, what I learned about what I needed to know and needed to reinforce through my whole life. Those values of understanding how to live your life, how to be successful in your life, how to achieve in your life . . . all values I learned at North Georgia.'' His foundational experience at North Georgia was evidenced by his donation of one of his original Medals of Honor which he received from President Nixon in 1970 to UNG in October 2024. Of note, each medal of honor recipient receives only two medals--Major General Livingston is leaving one to his family and the second to the University of North Georgia, in perpetuity. In a speech to the UNG Corps of Cadets-- America's Corps in September 2024, he emotionally shared how the Corps' rigorous training shaped his philosophy of leading by example and maintaining discipline under pressure, qualities evident in his heroic actions at the Battle of Dai Do. Major General Livingston's formative experience in UNG's Cadet Corps laid the groundwork for his distinguished 33-year Marine Corps career. He is the epitome of the UNG Cadet Corps and the mission and work of the University of North Georgia--The Military College of Georgia. As UNG delivers the Corps of the Future--America's Corps, it will be the legacy of leaders like Major General [[Page E1024]] Livingston who inspire the next generation of selfless Americans to answer our Nation's call. ____________________”

2025-10-31 · Veterans