Lucy McBath

McBath, Adams Introduce Landmark Legislation to Address Extreme Temperatures in Prisons Washington, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-6) and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12),introduced the Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act, landmark legislation to protect…

McBath, Scott, Omar Investigate NLRB General Counsel’s Potential Conflicts of Interest Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05) are questioning National Labor Relations…

McBath Co-Leads Colleagues in Calling for Study on Post-Secondary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Washington, D.C. — Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06), alongside Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), and Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) sent a…

McBath, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Host Press Conference Marking 4 Years of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Washington, DC — Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Democratic Caucus…

GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4195-H4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GUN…

Rep. Lucy McBath Receives 2026 Democracy Award for Best of Bipartisan Collaboration Atlanta, GA — Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and her office have received the 2026 Democracy Award for “Best of Bipartisan Collaboration” by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF). This is the second CMF award…

McBath Encourages Georgians to Prepare for Severe Weather Atlanta, GA — With the arrival of severe weather threats during the summer months, Rep. Lucy McBath is encouraging residents in Georgia to be prepared. Alongside meteorologist Jim Cantore, McBath recorded her sixth annual public service…

McBath Hosts Town Hall Event with 8,100 Participants During Gun Violence Prevention & Awareness Month Washington, DC — Last night, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) hosted an interactive Telephone Town Hall event with featured guest Stephanie Stone, an Associate Director with Everytown for Gun Safety.…

McBath, Democratic Women’s Caucus, Thompson, Dingell Highlight Domestic Violence Solutions During Gun Violence Prevention Month Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (D‑GA‑06), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee and a member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, convened a…

The Hill: Georgia Democrat renews push for federal red flag law By Max Rego The Hill Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, McBath touted her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order…

COMMEMORATING JUNETEENTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3982-H3988] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING…

Crime Subcommittee Ranking Member McBath Hosts Spotlight Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention Washington, DC – Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) hosted a Spotlight Hearing on Gun Violence Prevention titled “Resilience Innovation: How Communities Are…

NO FUNDS FOR REPEAT CHILD CARE VIOLATIONS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3796-H3805] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

VETERANS 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3684-H3692] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

McBath, Merkley Lead Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Child Care Workforce Shortage Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill…

MEMORIALIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E459] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

CRIMINAL HISTORY ACCESS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E467] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

McBath, Warren, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) in leading more than 70…

CASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3471-H3474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CASHLESS…

KEEPING VIOLENT OFFENDERS OFF OUR STREETS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3474-H3480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

MONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3480-H3486] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MONITOR…

HONORING DAVID SCOTT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3510] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DAVID SCOTT (Mrs.…

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOPS SUPERMARKET SHOOTING IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3512-H3517] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3428-H3434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Atlanta News First: Georgia lawmakers press DOJ for details on subpoena for Fulton County election worker information ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s two U.S. senators and congressmembers representing Fulton County want to know why the U.S. Department of Justice is demanding the…

ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3379-H3385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANOTHER…

USA Today: Double amputee in Georgia ICE detention shares horrifying story of centers By Irene Wright NORCROSS, GA (USA Today) – Hey, everybody. I m grateful to be here. Rodney Taylor, a 47-year-old double amputee who was released from ICE custody in early May after spending more than 15 months in…

Georgia Public Broadcasting: ‘Continue fighting’: Georgia barber released after 15 months in ICE custody calls for systemic change By Amanda Andrews (Georgia Public Broadcasting) Rodney Taylor and his wife, Mildred, spoke publicly May 11, 2026, for the first time since he was released after 15…

11Alive: ‘The power is still with the people’ | Georgia barber released from ICE detention after 15 months as deportation appeal continues Rodney Taylor, a triple amputee whose case drew national attention, says he plans to continue advocating for detainees still inside Stewart Detention Center. By…

Reps. McBath & Williams, Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock Upgrading Stormwater Infrastructure in East Point East Point, Ga. — U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Nikema Williams (GA-05), alongside Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, are delivering resources to upgrade stormwater…

McBath Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Atlanta, GA — This weekend, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) hosted students and their families at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville for her 2026 Sixth District Congressional Art Competition reception and awards ceremony. During the…

WANF: Georgia congresswoman raises concerns over ICE detainee’s treatment ATLANTA, Ga. ( Atlanta News First ) - A Georgia congresswoman is raising concerns about the treatment of a detainee inside one of the state's largest immigration detention centers as a metro Atlanta family fought to keep the…

McBath Announces Winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Atlanta, GA - This weekend, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) hosted students and their families at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville for her 2026 Sixth District Congressional Art Competition reception and awards ceremony. During the…

WANF: Georgia congresswoman raises concerns over ICE detainee’s treatment Rodney Taylor, a double amputee held at Stewart Detention Center, reunited with family after congressional intervention, advocacy coalition pressure. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia congresswoman is raising…

House Passes McBath's Bipartisan Bill to Combat Human Trafficking Washington, DC - Today, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) celebrated House passage of their H.R. 4307 , the bipartisan Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act .…

McBath, Meng, Chu, Williams Lead Resolution Marking Five Years Since Atlanta Spa Shootings Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06), Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Judy Chu (CA-28), CAPAC Chair Emerita, and Nikema…

McBath, Senator Alsobrooks Introduce Legislation to Support Families and Infants The Extending WIC for New Moms Act is a part of the “Momnibus” package to support America’s children...

Representatives McBath, Valadao, Carter, Lee Launch Bipartisan Caucus to Combat Human Trafficking Washington, DC - Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06), joined by David Valadao (CA-22), Troy Carter (LA-02), and Laurel Lee (FL-15) this week launched the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional…

Reps. McBath & Williams, Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock Upgrading Drinking Water Infrastructure in College Park Atlanta, GA - U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Nikema Williams (GA-05), alongside Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, are delivering resources to help remove lead…

USA Today: Kristi Noem grilled about disabled GA man in ICE custody before ousting ( USA Today ) Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of Homeland Security after congressional hearings ranged from confrontational to heated as funding for the department remains in gridlock. Noem was questioned about…

WABE: After no DHS response, Georgia lawmakers advocate for double amputee's release from immigration detention ( WABE ) Photo: Mildred Taylor, whose husband has been in detained at Stewart Detention Center for over a year, stands in line in front of the ICE field office in Atlanta, Ga to deliver…

ABC: RFK Jr. defends vaccine views, autism comments during House committee hearing RFK Jr. contradicts experts on rise of autism diagnosesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was determined to find the "environmental exposures" behind the rise of autism diagnoses. ( ABC…

CBS News: RFK Jr. tells congresswoman "those are crocodile tears" during tense moment at House hearing Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a heated exchange during a House hearing on Friday. "Those are crocodile tears, congresswoman!" Kennedy told McBath…

Forbes: Lucy McBath Grills RFK Jr.: Do You Believe Gun Violence Is A Public Health Crisis?

CNN: Jake Tapper devastates RFK Jr. with his own words after secretary denies autism remarks ( CNN via Raw Story ) President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary tried to walk back his disparaging remarks against children with autism and people with disabilities at his congressional…

Representatives McBath, Owens Introduce CREATES Act to Streamline Credentialing Process Washington, DC - Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Burgess Owens (UT-04) are introducing H.R. 8304 , the Credential Repositories and Transparency in States (CREATES) Act, which will help states build and…

WABE: DHS tells Rep. Lucy McBath conditions for disabled man in immigration detention meet standards Photo: Community members rally before a press conference in front of the Atlanta ICE field office announcing the collection of over 7,600 petitions calling for the release of Rodney Taylor, a…

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Kristi Noem confronted over ‘inhumane’ treatment of Georgia ICE detainee U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath raised the issue of Rodney Taylor’s declining health inside the Stewart Detention Center. Taylor, a double amputee, has spent over a year in detention....