Rep. Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Georgia's 6th district

23 sponsored · 331 cosponsored

In the House since 2019

Age 66

Contact their office: (202) 225-4501 · 2246 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 23 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee23 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Rep. McBath
Democrat
Education119-HR-10631

Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Sep 28

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 28

This bill sets up a competitive grant program run by the Secretary of Education.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Does this put more money into public schools?+7The bill authorizes $2,000,000,000 in competitive grants for local educational agencies to reduce public school class sizes in early elementary grades.
  • Would children be better off under this?+6The bill provides grants to lower early elementary class sizes to no more than 18 students, leading to more individualized attention for young students.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-3The bill authorizes an appropriation of $2,000,000,000 for the first fiscal year to fund the competitive grant program.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Education119-HRES-1580

Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 24

This resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Hazing Awareness Week.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Would students be better off under this?+6The resolution encourages nationwide awareness and prevention of hazing to foster safer campus environments for students.
  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5The resolution supports National Hazing Awareness Week to protect college students and young adults from the harms of hazing.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Education119-HRES-1550

Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 16

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Yes· 2 of 15

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4The resolution aims to expand access to programs that facilitate economic mobility and workforce readiness.
  • Would children be better off under this?+3The resolution notes that improved educational skills of parents can positively impact the educational success and well-being of children.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Emergency Management119-HR-10281

FEMA for Safe Recovery Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Sep 3

This bill directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue new regulations and guidance to prevent gender-based violence, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation after a disaster.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Would women be better off under this?+9The bill contains specific measures to protect women from gender-based violence and provides essential supplies like feminine hygiene products.
  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+9The bill significantly enhances FEMA's capabilities to protect vulnerable populations from violence and exploitation during disasters.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Education119-HR-10031

READ Act

Introduced in the House · Aug 3

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Aug 3

This bill aims to improve literacy outcomes by aligning instruction with the science of reading.

Yes· 2 of 12

  • Would children be better off under this?+7The bill provides targeted literacy support, screenings, and tutoring for children.
  • Would students be better off under this?+7The bill provides various supports including high-impact tutoring and early screenings to improve student outcomes.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2The bill includes provisions that restrict the Secretary's authority to mandate specific instructional content.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Health119-HR-9754

Health Claim Denial Transparency Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 16

This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to create new regulations for group health plans. These regulations would require plans to include specific information regarding claim denials in their annual reports.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5The bill increases transparency regarding how health plans process and deny claims through required annual reports.
  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5The bill increases transparency by requiring health plans to report specific data on claim denials and the use of artificial intelligence in decision-making.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Education119-HR-8937

Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · May 20

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · May 20

This bill directs the Secretary of Education, working with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award competitive grants.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Would students be better off under this?+6The bill provides direct financial assistance, tutoring, and professional development for students in the field.
  • Would children be better off under this?+5The bill enhances the quality of early childhood education and care for infants and toddlers.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Labor and Employment119-HR-8304

CREATES Act

Introduced in the House · Apr 15

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Apr 15

This bill requires the Secretary of Labor to create a competitive grant program for States. These grants are intended to help States establish or improve a credential repository.

Yes· 2 of 16

  • Would students be better off under this?+6Directly benefits students by offering comprehensive transparency on educational program costs, completion rates, and employment earnings.
  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6The legislation directly mandates state-level transparency regarding educational credentials, training providers, costs, and employment outcomes.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. McBath
Democrat
Agriculture and Food119-HR-8055

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Introduced in the House · Mar 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Mar 24

This bill aims to expand the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It seeks to extend the eligibility period for new moms and adjust the breastfeeding period.

Yes· 2 of 14

  • Would women be better off under this?+7The bill significantly extends the period of time new mothers are eligible for WIC support and breastfeeding resources.
  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6The bill extends the duration of nutritional assistance for new mothers in the WIC program.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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