Georgia Lawmakers from the House have been busy introducing and promoting legislation. The bills are varied and tackle a range of issues that affect Georgia and the country as a whole. National security, and public safety have been the focus of these lawmakers.
First, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) has co-sponsored a bill known as the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 3029, the bill is framed as an attempt to strengthen the country’s biosecurity.
HR 3029 authorizes the National Institute of Standards and Measurement to conduct measurement research. The research will inform the development of technical standards for screening custom synthetic nucleic acids.
This bill is important because this material is used in research components used by industry and academia.
McCormick expressed his support for the bill on X. He stated, “I'm proud to co-lead the Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act with (Rep. Salinas), an essential step toward strengthening our biosecurity using innovative, research-based solutions.”
Second, Rep. Andrew Clyde’s (R) bill addressing human trafficking has recently passed out of the House Commerce committee. The bill is HR 863 and is known as the National Human Trafficking Database Act.
Clyde commented on X, “Yesterday, (the House Commerce committee) passed my bill that reauthorizes local resources to ensure all communities can properly identify and respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced trafficking.”
Finally, Rep. Lucy Mcbath (D) has been involved with the introduction of two new bills. The first is a new attempt to ban assault weapons.
Mcbath has collaborated with colleagues in the Senate to introduce this bill. She commented on X, “These weapons of war have no place on our streets, in our classrooms, or in our spaces of worship.”
The second bill is a bipartisan focus on giving people with certain criminal offenses a second chance. It is called the Clean Slate Act and it establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses.
Mcbath commented, “Americans who serve their time and work to rebuild their lives should not be limited by their past.”
Georgia representatives continue to be active participants in the political process. We can count on their activity.
