Lucy McBath · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 12:34 PM

An underreported story in TN

I applaud Gov. Lee for doing what’s right John, In the wake of the devastating school shooting in Nashville last month, I braced myself for the usual response. I expected the typical “thoughts and prayers” messaging with a lack of any real action to curb this epidemic of gun violence. Whi…

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  Team Lucy McBath · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 1:40 PM

What does Jimmy Carter’s legacy mean to you, John?

Will you share your thoughts with Lucy? John, As you likely know, the native son of Plains, Georgia – our 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter – is currently in hospice care. We’ve been reflecting on the legacy of leadership he left as a State Senator, Governor of Georgia, and POTUS, as well…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Investing in our community

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week, I was pleased to welcome officials from the Biden-Harris Administration to our district as they participated in the Investing in America tour. It was very important to me that …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 10:07 PM

even after we voted him out in 2020, Trump is still meddling with Georgia

We need to help DA Fani Willis withstand Trump’s attacks John - History was made this week with the indictment of former President Trump - and not the good kind. And as a voter in the swing state that voted him out of office, there have been ties to Georgia all over this week’s extraordin…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Congress has lost its way–we have lost our soul

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week, I took to the floor of the House to express my outrage and commemorate the victims of the tragic shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville that killed 3 children and 3 adult…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Quick update for John

Sent from my campaign iPhone Hey John, This is Rep. Lucy McBath, quickly checking in before our FEC deadline at midnight, tonight. As you know, the campaign never stops as a member of Congress, needing to win re-election every two years to keep leading the fight for gun reform in Washingt…

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  Julianne Moore · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 7:02 PM

A mother on a mission

Lucy is leading the fight for gun violence prevention in Congress This email comes on the heels of yet another devastating mass shooting. Six people – including three children – were murdered at school in Nashville, TN. There has never been a greater need for legislators to take action to…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

We should be watching this closely

Reproductive rights are in a dangerous place Hey John, I was alarmed by a recent article in Slate that described an underreported aspect of the war on reproductive rights. More and more healthcare workers are leaving their jobs in states with abortion bans due to the impossible situation…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Wins in the fight to end gun violence

Together, we can end gun violence John, the first few months of 2023 have been an absolute rollercoaster. Our movement to end gun violence has seen some highs and lows.  Our nation was rocked by a series of devastating mass shootings in just a short few months. From Colorado Springs to Mo…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Just announced: federal funding to improve safety in Gwinnett

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week, I was proud to announce that the Gwinnett Department of Transportation will receive a $1,053,400 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant from the…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 8:12 PM

I’m hurt by this comment from my colleague

It’s insulting to suggest that gun violence hasn’t affected others in Congress John, Earlier this week, my colleague Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) made a comment claiming she was the only member of Congress to have been personally affected by gun violence as we discussed gun safety. Read…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Please open this email, John

I'll tell you why it's important Thank you so much for actually opening this email, John. I know that one email may not seem very consequential, but let me explain how it helps us build our grassroots movement.  Keeping in touch with you over email is an important part of our campaign – a…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 4:09 PM

FWD: This is a huge victory, John

More great news on insulin costs! John, We just wanted to bump Lucy’s email from the beginning of the month with more great news! In the last few weeks, other drug manufacturers, including Sanofi and Novo Nordisk, have followed suit with Eli Lilly, capping monthly out-of-pocket costs at …

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Another major producer of insulin just announced lowered prices

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, Our continued efforts to lower the cost of insulin for all Americans are succeeding! This week, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk announced that they will be lowering out-of-pocket costs of insulin.…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 8:26 PM

We remember the Atlanta Spa Shootings

Hate has no place in our community Photo credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution John, I spent this morning at the Georgia State Capitol building gathering with state lawmakers to hold a memorial for the victims of the tragic Atlanta Spa shootings. You can watch my speech from this morning …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 11:04 PM

This is huge for our movement

Sign our letter thanking President Biden for enacting stronger background checks SIGN TO THANK PRESIDENT BIDEN John, today marks a major victory for our movement to prevent gun violence. President Biden is in Monterey Park, CA – the site of January’s Lunar New Year mass shooting – signin…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM

It’s a dangerous time for reproductive rights

We must fight back to ensure that women maintain bodily autonomy Recent attacks on reproductive rights are a terrifying reminder of the dangers of Republican control in the House – and in states around the country including here in Georgia. I’m fighting to build Democratic political power…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Celebrating 2 years of the American Rescue Plan

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, On Monday, I was proud to kick off the week by convening a Department of Justice grants webinar with local government leaders and experts from DOJ to learn more about funding opportunities…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Happy International Women’s Day, John

We have a record number of women in the 118th Congress, but it’s not enough Happy International Women's Day, John! I’d like to take a moment today to honor the other 149 women I serve with in the 118th Congress. We are social workers, doctors, teachers, ordained ministers, lawyers, and f…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 5, 2023 at 4:05 PM

The 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Today we remember what our community fought for John, In early 1965, the civil rights movement faced a critical juncture. Despite the Civil Rights Act of 1964 being passed just months earlier, African Americans across the South were still being denied the fundamental right to vote. On Mar…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 12:02 PM

We are winning in our efforts to lower insulin costs

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, Congress was in session this week, and I was glad to spend time meeting with some local leaders who were visiting Washington. It is always a joy to see members of our community in the hall…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 9:06 PM

This is a huge victory, John

Eli Lilly is capping insulin costs at $35 John, I’m absolutely thrilled about the news this morning that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly will be capping their insulin prices at $35 for people with diabetes. That’s a 70% cost reduction for the life-saving medication. This is a huge victory…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Republicans are searching for weakness

Can you help me close the gap on my fundraising goals? John, the first couple of months of 2023 have been a whirlwind. As our new session of Congress was sworn in – with a Republican majority in the House of Representatives – our nation witnessed several mass shootings, an onslaught of at…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Lowering prescription drug costs and expanding access to care

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, Before Congress returns to Washington next week, I want to share some updates from the latest District Work Period and thank all who engaged with my office during the last two weeks. It is…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Donald Trump is attacking Georgia Democrats

Let’s help District Attorney Fani Willis John, want to guess what’s behind Donald Trump’s latest meltdown? None other than our own Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. He’s having a temper tantrum because Fani Willis is currently investigating his efforts to overturn the 2020 ele…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 8:55 PM

The most important 2023 election

Let me explain why we all need to pitch in and help Judge Janet John, in a moment, I'm going to ask you to consider supporting a candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court. But first, I need to explain this race: POLITICO called it "the most important election nobody’s ever heard of" and it ma…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 12:01 PM

New federal funding to end gun violence in Georgia

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week marked the first week of a two-week long District Work Period. I took advantage of this time in our community to sit down with the mayors and city staff of several cities in the …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Happy birthday, Jordan

I miss you every single day Every year, Congresswoman Lucy McBath pens a letter to her son Jordan on his birthday. You can read this year’s letter below. Dear Jordan, I used to look forward to February 16th for weeks. Handing you presents, watching you blow out the candles on your cake, a…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 7:49 PM

ICYMI

Check out my op-ed in USA Today John, The start of 2023 has been alarming for those of us concerned about the gun violence epidemic. On the heels of multiple mass shootings, I published an op-ed in USA Today this past weekend that shared my personal story and offered a path forward in th…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 10:06 PM

MSU + Parkland

Our children deserve to feel safe at school John, Last night, I went to sleep knowing the sorrow so many across the country would be feeling today. I knew I would be waking up to the five-year anniversary of the Parkland shooting. Folks like my friend Fred Guttenberg woke up this morning…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 6:24 PM

The hypocrisy is telling

Ron DeSantis should be embarrassed Hey John, Yesterday’s reporting from the Washington Post outlines the latest display of Republican hypocrisy, this time from Florida’s Governor Ron Desantis. In emails obtained by the Post, DeSantis’ campaign requested that guns be banned from his elect…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Did you see my press conference?

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week, President Biden returned to the Capitol to deliver his State of the Union speech. I was proud that his address included a call to expand the $35 cap on insulin that now applies …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Did you hear President Biden last night?

It’s time for a universal insulin cap John, did you tune in to last night’s State of the Union address? In his annual speech to Congress, President Biden focused on his administration’s efforts to make healthcare more affordable. In fact, he specifically referenced the legislation I led i…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 3:45 PM

RE: A new low

Chip in to help me push back against Republicans’ nonsense In the new session of Congress, Republicans continue to lean deeper into their "guns everywhere" messaging. Lucy McBath is counting on the support of the gun safety movement to help her continue to lead the fight for reform in the…

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 4, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Honoring Black History Month

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, Last week, I shared news of a report from the Department of Health and Human Services which showed that our work to cap the costs of insulin for seniors will result in huge savings--but we…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 8:32 PM

A new low

House Republicans have no shame John, I’m once again disgusted and ashamed by the actions of my Republican colleagues in Congress. On the heels of several mass shootings, far-right politicians have replaced their American flag lapels with AR-15 pins. Take a look at this image. Image cred…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Starting today: Gun Violence Survivors Awareness Week

Marking lives forever changed by gun violence John, I wanted to send over a quick note to make sure you knew that today marks the start of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, observed between February 1-7. Everytown for Gun Safety – an organization that advocates for gun safety reform a…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Have you heard of the "JR-15"?

This may be a new low for gun manufacturers in America… A gun manufacturer called Wee1 Tactical is now marketing a “JR-15” – a lightweight semi-automatic rifle “geared towards smaller enthusiasts.” In other words, children.  John, this is absolutely sickening. I am calling on the Federal …

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 9:23 PM

We must do more to end gun violence

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, Over the last weekend we learned that 18 people had been murdered, mere hours apart. I took to the floor of the House of Representatives to share my thoughts on these recent tragedies. I…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM

RE: I’m furious

Sign on to show support for an assault weapons ban Hey John – I wrote to you on Monday expressing my grief over the Lunar New Year mass shooting in Monterey Park. Since then, we’ve had yet another mass shooting in California, as a gunman killed seven people in Half Moon Bay on Monday. It …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 9:51 PM

I’m furious

I can’t believe this response from Republicans John, I was heartbroken this weekend when I learned about the mass shooting in Monterey Park, CA on Saturday. Ten people were killed and several others injured after a gunman entered a dance studio where the community was celebrating the Luna…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 22, 2023 at 5:03 PM

50 years ago

We must protect reproductive rights again in 2023 Hey John, It was 50 years ago today that the Supreme Court made its decision in the landmark case Roe v. Wade, granting a constitutional right to abortion. Every year since 1973, abortion rights activists have gathered on January 22nd to …

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  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 21, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Starting the new year strong

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week marked the first District Work Period of 2023, and I was so happy to spend time in our community with residents and local leaders to discuss your concerns and priorities for the…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 12:29 AM

He should resign

There’s no place for someone like George Santos in Congress John, By now you’ve heard all about my new colleague in the House of Representatives, George Santos. You may know this New York Republican as the guy who lied about his grandparents surviving the holocaust. Or the politician whos…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 16, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Celebrating MLK Day

Reflecting on the legacy of an American hero Dear John, Growing up in the 1960s, my parents were the owners and publishers of a local Black newspaper. My father, Lucien, was the president of the Illinois chapter of the NAACP. I like to tell people that in our household, it was expected t…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 9:14 PM

This is ridiculous

The horrors of gun violence are unfolding in front of us John, you may have seen the news this week about the 6-year-old in Virginia who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. It’s a horrifying story, and sadly, this isn’t the only time this has happened. Not even close. There hav…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 9:58 PM

ICYMI

House Republicans are already dysfunctional Hey John – If you haven’t been following the news closely, you might have missed the hot mess caused by House Republicans last week. Despite having a majority, it took House Republicans 15 tries before they finally elected Kevin McCarthy as Spea…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 7:52 PM

It’s a great day to be a bulldawg

I’m pumped for tonight’s national championship game John, all eyes are on SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles tonight as our University of Georgia Bulldogs take on Texas Christian University in the college football national championship game. I’ve already made my prediction for the outcome: I’m…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Two years ago today

The January 6th Capitol riots were a stain on our nation John, Two years ago today, I was preparing remarks regarding President Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. Little did I know, the events that day would go down in history as a stain on our democracy. I still vividly remember gett…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Starting 2023 off right

I’m proud to have led the House effort to cap insulin at $35 for seniors Dear John, I hope you had a happy and healthy New Year! I’m glad to announce that 2023 has started off on a great note for Americans living with diabetes. As of January 1st, insulin costs are capped at $35 for sen…

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