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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 7:28 PM

This report is jaw-dropping

There have been over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds so far in 2023 John, Last week, five students were wounded in a shooting at Morgan State University in Maryland. My heart goes out to those affected during what was supposed to be a homecoming week celebration. The students…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Celebrating National Manufacturing Day

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, Between September 15th and October 15th, America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, we recognize and celebrate the history and culture of those individuals whose ancestr…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 7:32 PM

please read this, John

we have a chance to make a powerful statement I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act together. On the other side of the aisle, House Democrats are…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 8:13 PM

let me explain:

we have a chance to make a powerful statement I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act together. On the other side of the aisle, House Democrats are…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Kevin McCarthy has been removed as speaker

Republicans are unable to govern. John, GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his position as Speaker of the House following a resolution to remove him – that was introduced by extremist members of his own party. This is completely unprecedented. I can’t help but feel sad for our coun…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 10:40 PM

One last time

My Finance Director tells me I still need support John, I just got off the phone with my Finance Director. She told me I’m currently not on track to hit my FEC end-of-quarter fundraising goal at midnight tonight. You still have a few more hours to help me reach my target – can you donate …
  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 4:20 PM

I need to be prepared

The stakes are too high in 2024 to ignore this Hey John, The 2024 election is just over a year away. It may seem like a lot of time, but I promise you that it’ll be here before we know it. Democrats have a chance to flip the House of Representatives blue and pass crucial legislation on ke…
  Jon Ossoff · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 5:56 PM

This is for Lucy

Give me a minute John, it's Jon Ossoff. Lucy McBath is running for re-election in one of the toughest districts in Georgia. Republican operatives already circled her seat as a must-win.  Supporting campaigns like Lucy’s is crucial to winning back a majority in the House in 2024.  So I’m …
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 10:43 PM

The government shutdown would be disastrous

Republicans’ incompetency will have major consequences Hey John, The United States is on the precipice of a government shutdown. Unless Congress takes action, federal funding expires on Sunday – a disastrous consequence that would result in millions of federal workers going without their…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM

It’s National Son’s Day

I’m missing you extra today, Jordan John, today is National Son’s Day. I hope everyone who has a son is able to do something special today to celebrate them. Since my son Jordan was killed in 2012, National Son’s Day reminds me of all that was taken from me, but I’m also filled with happy…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Major win for our movement to end gun violence

Advocates like myself and Rep. Frost have been asking for this for years THE WASHINGTON POST "Biden to Create New Office of Gun Violence Prevention" John, this is a massive win for our movement to end gun violence across the country. After the 2018 Parkland school shooting, I was honored …
  David Hogg · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 10:43 PM

Why I asked for your old furniture

Leaders We Deserve is all-in on our mission to elect young leaders across America, so we’re going to spend as much of our budget on that mission as possible. John, you may have seen me asking for your old furniture a few weeks ago: Well, I’m happy to announce that the Leaders We Deserve o…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 4:23 PM

I just spoke at the White House

It was an honor to speak at the announcement of the new Office of Gun Violence Prevention Hey John – Yesterday I was on the podium at the White House, where I was honored to speak as part of President Biden’s announcement of the new Office of Gun Violence Prevention. I talked about Jordan…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Just announced: White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week, President Biden announced the creation of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This is historic progress in the fight against gun violence and the effo…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 10:56 PM

This is huge news for our movement

Thank you President Biden Tomorrow, President Biden will announce the creation of the first-ever federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Join me in thanking him for leading the fight against gun violence. John, In 2012, my son Jordan was shot and killed by a man at a gas station who …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM

500 mass shootings

Sign my petition now demanding action. Hey John, The United States just passed a milestone that should make politicians feel ashamed: we’ve had 501 mass shootings so far in 2023, per a report from Axios. That’s an average of almost two mass shootings per day. It never ceases to horrify m…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 16, 2023 at 4:07 PM

This case has huge consequences

I need to be ready if Republicans this to come after me again. Republicans tried to kick Lucy out of Congress before, and they’ll try again at the first opportunity. Donate to her re-election campaign now to prepare her for the fights ahead → John, In 2021, Georgia Republicans redrew our …
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 16, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Shanah tovah to all celebrating!

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, To all those in our community celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend, I send my best wishes for a happy and sweet New Year. Shanah tovah! As we look ahead to September's legisla…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 10:46 PM

This is a horrifying statistic

America’s gun violence epidemic has impacted a staggering number of people.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
September 9, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Join Georgia’s mayors

join these mayors in asking Governor Kemp and state lawmakers to take action John - Last week, nearly 50 mayors from across Georgia sent Governor Kemp a letter, pleading with him to take action on gun violence in our state. Mayors from small towns and big cities, liberals and conservative…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 8:17 PM

this could be the biggest reform in years

Sign my petition to close the gun show loophole John - Last week, the Biden administration announced a proposed rule to eliminate the gun show loophole and require everyone who deals in firearms to have a federal license and conduct background checks on buyers, no matter the venue. This r…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
September 2, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Spotlight on Gwinnett: Welcoming another member of President Biden's Administration to our community

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, I hope each of you are enjoying the start of the Labor Day holiday weekend. As we enjoy this time off, let us remember to celebrate the achievements and contributions of hardworking Americ…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Before you log off tonight

I just heard from my campaign manager that we’re still a bit behind Hi John - Lucy McBath here. I wanted to reach out quickly because my campaign’s end-of-the-month fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight, and I just heard from my campaign manager that we’re still a bit behind. This d…
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 6:31 PM

What hitting this deadline means

What we raise at the end of this month sets us up not just for the next month, but for the entire election cycle to come John, We’re reaching out today because we’re just a day away from our end-of-the-month fundraising deadline, but we just looked at our numbers, and we’re not where we n…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 4:51 PM

Guns in the hands of abusers

A law prohibiting domestic abusers from obtaining weapons may be overturned. Lucy McBath needs your support to continue speaking out in the face of Republican attacks. Donate right now to help her keep leading the fight in Congress for gun safety → DONATE John, there’s been a frightening…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 4:20 PM

The anniversary of the March on Washington

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 26, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Happy Back-to-School season!

Sign my letter wishing students and educators good luck with the new school year. John, I’ve always thought August is one of the most special times of the year. As summer vacation winds down, children and teachers all across Georgia have headed back to the classroom for the 2023-2024 scho…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 26, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Connecting with our community

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, This week provided several wonderful opportunities to connect with our community and spend time having important conversations about the things that matter most to you. I was truly honored…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 8:10 PM

They don’t want us sharing our stories

GOP lawmakers are trying to silence victims of gun violence. John, I was sickened to hear the latest news out of the Tennessee Capitol. While the state legislature discussed a series of gun safety measures, families who were close to the deadly Nashville school shooting – in which three …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 12:42 PM

ALERT: Georgia Republicans are planning to purge our voter rolls again before 2024

192,000 Georgians could have their registrations purged by our Republican Secretary of State We cannot stand for more attacks on our voting rights in Georgia. RIGHT NOW, Brad Raffensberger and his team at the Secretary of State’s office are actively looking to purge almost 200,000 voters…
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 11:52 AM

Marjorie Taylor Greene is lying about DA Fani Willis

CHIP IN a split donation now to show Fulton County DA Fani Willis that we’ve got her back as she faces relentless attacks from Donald Trump and his allies while carrying out her investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. John, Since Donald Trump’s indictment last Monda…
  David Hogg, Leaders We Deserve · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Unless we band together and fight back, nothing is going to change.

This is the biggest thing we’ve ever been a part of Hey John, it’s David Hogg, gun safety advocate and co-founder of March For Our Lives.  The GOP and conservative special interest groups have been playing a 50-year chess game to elect far-right extremists to every level of government to …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 5:03 PM

We must defend Fani Willis

CHIP IN a split donation now to show Fulton County DA Fani Willis that we’ve got her back as she faces relentless attacks from Donald Trump while carrying out her investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. John, Last night, a Fulton County grand jury indicted Donald T…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 12, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Stand with me to support David Hogg

I am so proud to support their work Hi John, A few days ago, my friend David Hogg reached out to announce the launch of Leaders We Deserve, a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young leaders across the country. In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, David Hogg and fellow s…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 12, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Calling all coders: register for my Congressional App Challenge

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, As we continue the August District Work Period, there are so many positive stories to uplift from our district. Here are just a few events that I want to share from the week: Con…
  David Hogg · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Announcing Leaders We Deserve

This is the biggest thing I’ve ever been a part of. Hey John, it’s David Hogg, gun safety advocate and co-founder of March For Our Lives. Many of our elected officials can be described as one word: Cowards. Our kids, our planet, our freedoms, our democracy — are all under attack by far-ri…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 6, 2023 at 11:11 PM

This bill is saving lives, but the NRA wants it overturned

We cannot let the NRA put students at risk Hi John, The NRA is actively working to overturn the 2018 Florida law that bans the sale of assault weapons and other long guns to individuals under 21. This law was passed in response to the Parkland shooting, where 17 students were murdered in …
  Team Lucy · [email protected]
August 5, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Our grassroots campaign

We need your help Hi John, As a grassroots campaign, contributions from folks like you are crucial to our movement. Recently though, grassroots fundraising has slowed – it’s happening all around the country for Democrats, and we’re feeling it here on Team Lucy. Our campaign relies on dona…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 5, 2023 at 11:01 AM

The Chattahoochee River Act is now law

Learn more about what this law means for our community Dear john, The August District Work Period began this week, and I am grateful for this time to spend in our community before Congress returns to session in September. Here are a few highlights from the…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
August 2, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Yesterday's indictment

Nobody is above the law. John, Yesterday, former President Donald Trump was indicted on four criminal charges relating to his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and his actions surrounding the 2020 election.  I vividly remember the events that took place on January 6th. I…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Quick question

I could use your support right now Hi John, I’m reaching out because midnight tonight is my fundraising deadline for July. Right now my team is telling me I’m short of my goal by just $1,230. We’re counting on folks like you to bring us across the finish line with grassroots contributions…
  Harley McBath · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 8:15 PM

My (dog) mom Lucy is looking out for all of us

The BARK Act is the latest and greatest piece of legislation she’s pushing in Congress Woof! AWOOOOOO! Hello John, it’s your favorite dog in Congress, Harley McBath.  My mom Lucy let me email you today to pawntificate about the BARK Act, which she just introduced in Congress as a co-spon…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 29, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Lives will be saved by our efforts

We will continue to make progress in the fight against gun violence Hi John, Americans breathed a sigh of relief last year when President Biden signed the Safer Communities Act into law. I’m grateful for the work we did to pass the first gun reform law in a generation. This victory has o…
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Celebrating the future of transit in Gwinnett County

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, To kick off the week, I teamed up with Senator Ossoff, Gwinnett County officials, and Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy Christopher Coes to celebrate the $20 million RAISE gran…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Read this letter

Pediatricians are calling for immediate action against gun violence. John, emergency medicine pediatricians in Georgia just published an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that nearly brought me to tears. I would highly encourage you to read it here.   Pediatricians are calling f…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 9:40 PM

We must take immediate action

Please join me in calling on my colleagues to ban the sale of ghost guns. “Ghost guns” are a major threat to the safety of our communities. Please sign my petition right now to urge Congress to take action against them. Hi John, When President Biden banned “ghost guns” last summer, I was …
  Congresswoman Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Do you need help with last-minute summer travel plans?

Learn more about what my office has been up to this week Dear john, On Monday, I was proud to welcome U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona to Georgia as we convened a school counselor roundtable with education professionals who live and work in G…
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 6:48 PM

The eleven-year anniversary of the Aurora shooting

I grieve with the families of those lost  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 11:03 PM

I’m at a loss for words

This breaking report from Vanity Fair is enraging. The NRA has had an outsized influence on Republican politicians for far too long. Donate now to my campaign to help me fight back → DONATE John, after 17 people were murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the 2018 Parkland …
  Lucy McBath · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 3:29 PM

I can’t believe my colleague said this

We shouldn’t tolerate the use of this language anywhere, especially not in Congress John, when I was a young girl, my parents were leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. They believed in an America that saw their daughter as more than just the color of her skin. They believed that one day…