Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Breaking news: Service academy nominations for Class of 2030 and more from my week in Washington

Dear john,   Each year, I am tasked with the responsibility of nominating students from our district who wish to attend a military service academy and begin a career in our armed forces. This week, I was honored to submit 26 names for nomi…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM

My bill passed!

John, Today I’m so happy and proud to tell you that a bipartisan piece of legislation I’ve been working on, the Count the Crimes to Cut Act, has passed the House unanimously. This bill will both prevent overpunishment of our neighbors and communities, and also allow public safety profe…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Reflections on Thanksgiving following my week in Washington

Dear john,   As folks across the country prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next week, I wanted to take a moment to express how thankful I am for the opportunity to serve as your congresswoman. It is a true honor and privilege to represent …

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM

The government shutdown is over. I am still fighting for affordable health care.

Dear john,   On Wednesday night, the House held a late night vote on a funding bill, and the federal government is open once again following the longest shutdown in history. My Democratic colleagues and I are united in our pursuit of exten…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Breaking news regarding food assistance and more from my office

Dear john,   This week, the federal government shutdown passed the record for the longest shutdown in history. Now in its 38th day, I continue to call for the same thing I have demanded since the very start of this shutdown: House Speaker …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Tuesday was huge for us

MAJOR wins from Tuesday, John. Democrats flipped 2 seats on the Public Services Commission here in Georgia – which marks the first time Democrats have won a statewide, constitutional office since 2006. Big things are happening. Voters are motivated and fired up to vote against the stat…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Resources for the SNAP freeze

John, We received news a few weeks ago that the Department of Agriculture would freeze payments for SNAP programs because the funding had run out – due to Trump’s shutdown. This would leave millions of hungry families without food, in the month of Thanksgiving. 1 in 8 people in this c…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Essential programs are on the line—again.

Dear john,   The federal government has been shut down for a full month now, and essential workers are once again missing their paychecks. More painful deadlines are coming up. November 1st is the first day of Open Enrollment for the Affor…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM

I'm headed back to Washington next week to demand an end to this shutdown

Dear john,   Today is day 24 of the Republican government shutdown, and more people are feeling the impact every single day. Federal workers—who are working without pay—are feeling the strain, most evident for travelers in and out of our a…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM

My Republican colleagues must negotiate a compromise to end this shutdown

Dear john,   We are reaching the end of week three of the Republican government shutdown, and there is more information to share about this manufactured health care crisis that will happen if my colleagues across the aisle fail to act. Tak…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM

This is about your health care—do you have a story to share?

Dear john,   As we mark the second week of the Republican government shutdown, I'm hearing more and more from our neighbors in Georgia about what it means for them. I am committed to standing up for your health care and that of millions of…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM

I'm fighting for you—find out how my office is serving you during a government shutdown.

Dear john,   As of midnight, the federal government is shut down after House Republicans failed to pass a bipartisan funding bill. I have been in D.C. ready to continue my work to secure funding that doesn't cut health care coverage and ra…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM

This is your sign

Hey John, I’m sure you’re getting inundated right now with lots of candidate messages – but I want to thank you for choosing to invest your hard-earned money in me before. I know that this movement that we’re building together can sometimes feel stagnant, or stuck. Other times, it feel…

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  Jake Orvis, Team Lucy · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM

It’s my favorite time of year

It’s my favorite time of year, John: End of Quarter. I’m kidding, but you know that I’m sitting anxiously by my computer, watching ActBlue. But we’re seeing a little bit of dropoff from where we should be at this point. We need to make a big splash this End of Quarter. No seat is safe…

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  Lucy for Congress · [email protected]

September 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Democrats are getting things done

It happened, John. Thanks to Lucy and Congressional Democrats’ work, the Epstein files were FINALLY released – despite Republicans attempts to obstruct them. This proves that when Democrats fight, we get things done. Democrats like Lucy are on the frontlines fighting for you, and holdi…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM

whiplash

I feel like I say this every month but it has been a LONG month. Rhetoric has been absolutely out of control. MAGA is using the government to go after their adversaries. And, we’re on the brink of a shutdown. It feels like whiplash. I know you’re exhausted, because I’m also feeling exh…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Working families can't afford a Republican shutdown. I will not stop working for you.

Dear john,   I remain focused on the impact that a government shutdown would have on the country, and our district in particular. With less than a week before the funding deadline, Congressional Republicans cancelled votes and sent members…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Before the weekend, three things from Washington:

Dear john,   This week, the House advanced a continuing resolution to fund the government, and it now heads to the Senate. I am troubled by the reckless partisan spending bills currently being considered by the Republican majority, which s…

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  Lucy for Congress · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

do we approve of authoritarianism?

Hey John, Today is the last day of our mid-month fundraising blitz, so it’s also your last chance to help us get ahead on our End of Quarter fundraising. We’re trying to make a big splash this quarter, because fundraising numbers are the only thing we have to gauge public support right…

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  Jake Orvis · [email protected]

September 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Lucy has always been a target

Hey John, It’s End of Quarter month, and I promise that I don’t want to bother you. In fact, I pore over my budget every month to see what the fewest number of messages I need to send you asking for money is. This is the worst part of my job, but it’s also incredibly necessary. Lucy h…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM

You know what time it is

Hi John, This month is End of Quarter. You’ve been on my team long enough to know what that means: We’ll be reaching out a little bit (okay, a lot…) near the end of the month so we can finish the quarter strong. End of Quarter is coming up in 2 weeks, and we’re aiming to raise $25,000 …

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  McBath for Congress · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Brian Kemp wants to keep kids hungry

For some weird reason, Gov. Brian Kemp seems hell-bent on keeping Georgia kids hungry. It’s true, John. Brian Kemp has been given the opportunity multiple times now to receive federal funding for the USDA’s Summer EBT program. This program would give our state federal dollars to ensure…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM

My week in review

Dear john,   This week, we witnessed horrific and painful reminders of the impact that gun violence has on our nation. No matter our views or our differences, politically motivated violence has no place in our democratic process. Charlie K…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

September 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Our favorite time of year

John, it’s our favorite time of the quarter: the End of Quarter finance deadline! We’re kidding, we know you have as much of a love-hate relationship with End of Quarter as we do. But, it’s still coming up, and it’s the first EOQ deadline since Trump’s newest authoritarian actions like…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Congress is back in session. Here’s what I’m working on:

Congress was on recess all of AugustJohn,, but we officially started back in Washington again earlier this week. I thought it would be useful to list my priorities for this session, because you deserve accountability and transparency into what I’m working on. Assault Weapons Ban – I int…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Congress is back in session, and I want to hear from you!

Dear john,   Here in Washington, my colleagues could all use some positive news as we continue our work to serve the American people. All August long, I was uplifted by the phenomenal work and remarkable achievements of the people I met wi…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM

A note on the Annunciation shooting

John, Last week, we received news about another terrible school shooting, this time affecting the community of Annunciation Catholic Church School in Minneapolis. A former student of the school opened fire into the school’s church, killing two children and injuring 18 other people. I kno…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM

You deserve better than election deniers

John — Let me walk you through what’s going on in Fulton County. FIRST: Republicans nominated 2 people to the Fulton County Election Board. One, refused to certify the 2024 election. The other has challenged the registrations of tens of thousands of Georgia voters. THEN: Democrats on …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Happy Labor Day!

Hi John, and Happy Labor Day! Today is our opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of the organized labor movement. Everything from workplace safety regulations to the minimum wage have come as a result of union advocacy – and unions are critical to the American economy. We live i…

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  Jake @ Team Lucy · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM

I’m a reasonable person

Let’s talk about the ongoing redistricting fight. The Republican-held Texas legislature passed new maps that would give Texas FIVE more Republican seats. California led the charge on redrawing their maps to favor Democrats and mitigate the losses from the Texas maps. Now, Trump is sayin…

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  Lucy for Congress · [email protected]

August 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Blue Wave: imminent

John — Lucy won her seat in the 2018 Blue Wave. She flipped a deep red seat that used to be represented by Newt Gingrich because people were pissed off with Trump, and went out to do something about it. Now, we’re facing something similar. A Blue Wave is coming – so we need to do what…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM

A quick update before Congress returns to Washington

Dear john,   This week, the Minneapolis community was devastated again by the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. The school year is barely underway, and students have already experienced a mass shooting. Two precious children…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM

John, I’m no dummy

John, I’m no dummy. I know that you feel powerless right now. I know that watching the news feels difficult, and it can be easy to tune out. I know that it feels like MAGA has won. But I have to tell you something unpopular: now is the time that we need to double down. Trump is countin…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

August 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM

When Georgians are struggling, where is Brian Kemp?

I am absolutely livid, John. Gov. Brian Kemp announced yesterday that he’s planning to send members of the Georgia National Guard to aid ICE operations. At a time when Georgians are struggling to afford groceries, gas, rent, and childcare, the governor shouldn’t be wasting his time pl…

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  Jake Orvis · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Where our state falls in the redistricting fight

Hey John, It’s been both an incredibly slow month, and also a non-stop month. Let me explain: Donald Trump has federalized the National Guard and taken control of DC police. He’s continued the redistricting fight, encouraging his MAGA cronies in Texas, Ohio, Missouri, and Indiana to re…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

August 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Our democracy is at stake.

After spending the last 2 weeks encouraging his MAGA cronies in Texas, Ohio and Missouri to redraw their Congressional maps to eliminate Democratic seats, now Trump is going after our right to vote itself. It’s a FACT that abolishing mail-in is seen as a way to lower voter turnout. It…

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