Congress quashed funding for C.D.C. gun violence research 25 years ago. But an extraordinary friendship between an agency scientist and the “point man” for the N.R.A. helped bring the money back.By...
Essence: House Passes Legislation Aimed At Combating Gun Violence
The two key bills will now go to the Senate.By Donna OwensEssenceSince losing her son in 2012 to an act of gun violence, Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA), has weathered incalculable grief. Jordan Davis was...
11Alive: In first Congress, Lucy McBath established deft legislative hand
The only freshman representative elected in 2018 in Georgia, McBath was the primary sponsor of four bills that became law during the 116th Congress.by Jonathan Raymond11AliveATLANTA — In her first...
Senior Services North Fulton: Lucy McBath’s Office Adopts Meals on Wheels Route
by Heather TerrySenior Services North FultonThis week, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) participated in a Meals on Wheels delivery route with Senior Services North Fulton. Her Sandy Springs District Office...
Inside Health Policy: CDC Outlines Data Modernization Plan After COVID-19 Info Switch To HHS
Inside Health PolicyBy Dorothy Mills-GreggNearly a month after HHS redirected where hospitals should send their COVID-19 data, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert...
Atlanta Jewish Times: McBath Talks Gun Safety at Riverwood
Group formed by Jewish students held Zoom call with congresswoman who lost her son to gun violence.Atlanta Jewish TimesOn May 9, Riverwood’s Students Demand Action club, which promotes gun safety,...
The Atlanta Voice: McBath leads legislation, joins colleagues to unveil historic legislative package to address America’s maternal health crisis
by Marshall A. LatimoreThe Atlanta VoiceRep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) joined Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), and members of the Black...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Jewish community center awarded federal grant for theater program
By J.D. CapeloutoThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta is set to receive a $10,000 grant from the federal government to support its musical theater program...
CBS46: Rep. McBath to hold ‘Valentines for Veterans’ event
By Mea WatkinsCBS 46SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (CBS46) – The public is invited to submit Valentine’s Day cards and letters thanking local veterans for their service.Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Marietta) announced...
11Alive: Congressional spending deal to fund gun violence research for first time in decades
The Atlanta-based CDC and the National Institutes of Health will receive more than $20 million to study ways to prevent gun injuries and deaths.11 AliveWASHINGTON D.C., DC — For the first time in...