Washington, DC — Congresswoman Lucy McBath is announcing more than $223 million in federal funds, benefits, and grants secured by her office for Georgia’s families during the 118th Congress. As part of the historic work of the United States Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration in the past two years, McBath helped send more than $67 billion in federal investments to the state of Georgia.

“As a member of Congress, it’s important that I bring back as many federal resources to Georgia as possible. We were incredibly successful in the 118th Congress, delivering hundreds of millions of dollars to keep our communities safe and prosperous,” said McBath. “I’m also very humbled that our office’s dedicated casework program was recognized for providing the Best Constituent Services and recovered millions in federal benefits for our neighbors. As always, I sought common-ground for Georgia’s families and passed four bills into law. None of this could be possible without the engagement of my constituents, so I extend my gratitude to you all for being a part of our mission and ushering in a future we can all be proud to share with our families.”

In 2024, McBath’s office was named the Best Congressional Office for Constituent Service, making her the first member from Georgia to receive such an award. McBath’s office provides Georgians with assistance with federal agencies and has yielded positive outcomes that have been shared by neighbors, garnered more than 6 million views on social media, and been documented in the New York Times.

McBath has earned a reputation as one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress and one of the most important voices in the House Democratic Caucus. Her legislation to support veterans was deemed the “biggest bill” passed by a first term member. 

During the 118th Congress and in a Republican-led House, McBath passed four bills into law:

• Federal Prison Oversight Act: Improves transparency and safety protocols for staff and incarcerated individuals in the federal prison system.
• Stop Campus Hazing Act: Prevents hazing on college campuses by requiring institutions to provide prevention programs and transparency to students and families. It was approved by the House and Senate and will soon be transferred to President Biden’s desk for signature into law.
• END Child Exploitation Act: Helps stop online child exploitation by empowering law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable and bring missing children home.
• Victims Voices Act: Ensures those who act on behalf of victims can receive restitution for costs incurred during the case, including transportation, lost income, and child care.

In the 118th Congress, McBath’s federal casework program returned over $8 million dollars in benefits and her work has secured more than $215 million in community investments for her Metro Atlanta constituents, including:

• $25,347,982 Bus and Bus Facilities grant for Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
• $20,000,000 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the Gwinnett Place Transit Center redevelopment
• $7,726,607 in critical infrastructure funding to repair, rehabilitate, or replace aging pipeline infrastructure in Lawrenceville as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law McBath voted to approve
• $7,500,000 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program award to fund Extreme Risk Protection Orders for crisis intervention in Georgia, a provision McBath championed that was included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
• $6,100,000 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant for the Atlanta Regional Commission
• $1,750,000 Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Program grant to Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
• $1,600,000 Safe Streets for All grant for the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation
• $1,053,400 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant to Gwinnett Department of Transportation to fund safety improvements along the Singleton Road corridor
• $1,008,333 Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health grant for the Center for Black Women’s Wellness
• $888,000 Railroad Crossing Eliminations Program grant to study feasibility of eliminating three CSX crossings in Gwinnett County, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
• $600,000 Legal Assistance for Victims grant to Mosaic Georgia
• $500,000 award to Emory University to fund an apprenticeship program in the School of Nursing for which McBath made an FY2023 Community Project Funding/Congressionally-DirectedSpending request
• $445,500 General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education for Obria Gwinnett
• $309,600 Safe Streets for All grant to the City of Peachtree Corners to develop a comprehensive safety action plan and to pilot traffic camera/sensors at targeted intersections where there are high volumes of traffic and pedestrians, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
• $260,000 Safe Streets for All grant to the City of Lilburn to develop a city-wide comprehensive safety action plan and pilot temporary traffic calming measures, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and for which McBath sent a request
• $248,000 Safe Streets for All grant for the City of Norcross
• $150,000 Nonprofit Security Grant for a local school
• $125,000 COPS Hiring Program grant to the City of Lilburn

• $25,000 Teaching with Primary Sources grant for Student Leadership Johns Creek

During her time representing Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District, McBath has resolved nearly 3,500 federal casework inquiries. Here’s what constituents had to say about their experience with her office:

“Your office’s intervention was crucial in ensuring my nephew received a fair chance during his visa interview. Specifically, you facilitated communication with the US Embassy in Kathmandu, which made a significant difference in the processing and outcome of his application. Your efforts expedited the process and provided us with clear guidance and support throughout. Without your office’s assistance, it is unlikely that we would have achieved such a positive result in a timely manner. Thanks to your help, my nephew is now in the United States and will be completing his residency in Alabama, which is a dream come true for him and our family. We are immensely grateful for your dedication and support.” - Lok from Duluth

“When I first sent an email I was amazed to get a reply within the first 24 hours. Your team constantly monitored my issues with SBA and followed up with updates till the issue got resolved. I was so very impressed with your professionalism and concern for helping in solving my issues with SBA.” - Deepa from Duluth 

“My daughter's passport was missing with USPS although I had a tracking number through priority mail. Tracking number was pointing to an endless loop within USPS. I had opened 3 cases and mail intercept per USPS recommendation. They charged me extra for mail intercept on top of priority charges. Since then still no movement/track of my daughter's passport. I made at least 50 phone calls with no answers. Finally I reached out to my Congresswoman's office. And they resolved the matter in a matter of 3-4 days by contacting USPS. We are so relieved that we can travel now. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It's been such a great experience working with your office and staff. You and your staff’s professionalism is just outstanding. Great to have you as my representative.” - Mohammad from Johns Creek

As part of the historic work of the United States Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration, McBath has helped send more than $67 billion in federal investments to the state of Georgia, including:

• $41.9 billion in private sector manufacturing and clean energy investments.
• $13.7 billion in public investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
• $9.2 billion announced for transportation investments in roads, bridges, public transit, ports and airports, as well as electric buses and EV charging.
• $2.8 billion in funding to provide affordable, reliable high-speed internet to everyone in Georgia.
• $359 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
• $219 million in home energy rebates to help hardworking families cut their energy costs by weatherizing their homes and replacing old appliances with more efficient models.
• $7.5 million in funding to support Extreme Risk Protection Orders for crisis intervention and to stop gun violence.

McBath has put the national spotlight on her community, bringing members of President Biden’s cabinet to her district and showcasing the rich diversity of Georgia’s Seventh Congressional District and the growth and progress that is continuing to develop with the support of bold federal investments that have been championed by McBath and the Biden-Harris Administration. Since the start of 2023, McBath has welcomed the following officials from President Biden’s Cabinet to her district and the surrounding metro Atlanta area:

• Vice President Kamala Harris visited Atlanta to participate in a roundtable conversation on voting rights
• Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm visited Gwinnett for a tour and briefing at the Norcross OneStop and Senior Center to discuss lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs for seniors.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marsha Fudge visited Gwinnett to tour the Good Samaritan Health Center and participate in an affordable housing roundtable with local leaders
• Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Atlanta and participated in a roundtable discussion with Gwinnett and Fulton-based school counselors at the American School Counselor Association annual conference. Secretary Cardona also visited Lawrenceville to announce new investments in student mental health made possible by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
• Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough visited Atlanta for a Regional Office renaming ceremony in honor of the late Senator Johnny Isakson
• Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Guzman visited Norcross and participated in a local chamber briefing and toured small businesses in downtown Norcross
• United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai visited Peachtree Corners to discuss trade and American investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose visited Duluth to discuss rail concerns in local cities and highlight federal resources for elected officials in the district
• Senior White House Advisor Mitch Landrieu visited Peachtree Corners and convened a transportation and infrastructure roundtable with local mayors, government leaders, and regional transportation advocates

Any constituent who is in need of federal casework assistance is encouraged to contact McBath’s district office by calling (470) 773-6330 or by visiting mcbath.house.gov/help. 

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