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CBC Roundup: Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-6) - "Jordan's Mom" [1]
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Date: 2025-06-12
Congresswoman Lucy McBath was elected to Georgia's 6th Congressional District in 2018, 2020 and 2024 and to Georgia's 7th Congressional District in 2022 (the 6th and 7th Districts undergoing redistricting). In the 2018 election, McBath became the first Democrat to win in the 6th District since 1993. Congresswoman Lucy McBath is one of 5 Black members of the US House of Representatives currently representing Georgia, and one of 11 ever elected from Georgia.
During her tenure in office, Congresswoman McBath has been the primary sponsor of 8 bills enacted into law. So far, in the 119th Congress, she has been the primary sponsor of 5 bills. Rep. Lucy McBath is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, serving as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance of that committee. She is also a member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, serving on the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions and Higher Education and Workforce Development subcommittees of that committee.
Congresswoman Lucy McBath's son, Jordan Davis, was killed in an act of gun violence on November 23, 2012 and since then, she has committed her life to preventing gun violence, which is reflected in her work in Congress. During this month, which is Gun Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman McBath has been interviewing her colleagues, asking them to share stories that motivate them to end gun violence. All of these shorts can be viewed on her YouTube site.
Here are a couple of Congresswoman Lucy McBath’s interviews of her colleagues:
x First, @robinkelly.house.gov wears an orange ribbon for Hadiya Pendleton and those we've lost to gun violence. 🧡 Watch here: www.instagram.com/reel/DKfip2C... — Rep. Lucy McBath (@mcbath.house.gov) 2025-06-04T21:57:18.041Z
x Proud to stand with @repscfigures.bsky.social during Gun Violence Awareness Month. He has felt the impacts of gun violence on his own family and works to stop others from feeling the pain that we have. www.instagram.com/reel/DKj4dAe... — Rep. Lucy McBath (@mcbath.house.gov) 2025-06-10T20:59:08.574Z
Below are a few examples of Congresswoman Lucy McBath’s work in Congress.
House committee hearings:
On the floor of the House:
This week’s news from the CBC
Thursday (Jun 5):
The Senate confirmed John Andrew Eisenberg to be Assistant Attorney General. Senators Alsobrooks, Blunt Rochester, Booker and Warnock all voted Nay.
There were 25 meetings, 19 in the House, 5 in the Senate, and 1 joint hearing.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing entitled, “The Federal Government in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.
At the beginning of the meeting, temporary Ranking Member Stepen Lynch moved to subpoena Elon Musk. The R’s didn’t have enough members to block the Democrats’ votes, so they broke the rules and suspended the hearing until enough R’s joined the hearing.
x Looks like Republicans don’t have enough votes to table a motion on subpoenaing Elon Musk so instead of voting on it, they seem to be delaying the vote while their members arrive claiming the clerk needs to prepare. pic.twitter.com/L4qfDMwgda — Acyn (@Acyn) June 5, 2025
x This morning, Democrats tried to subpoena Elon Musk so he could answer to the American people. But instead of standing with us, Republicans spent about 30 minutes scrambling to shut down debate and protect their favorite billionaire. — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@repjasmine.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T15:54:19.010Z
x Wonder how my GOP colleagues feel about their favorite tech billionaire today. Buyer’s remorse? 🤔 — Rep. Shontel Brown (@repshontelbrown.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T19:53:39.723Z
x DOGE worked with Palantir to build a master database with your medical records, credit card numbers, student debt, and so much more. No oversight, no security guarantees, no guardrails.@RepShontelBrown demands a full investigation. pic.twitter.com/isETr9VukN — Oversight Committee Democrats (@OversightDems) June 5, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett 34:18 and 35:19 and 36:35 and 38:26 and 43:08; Rep. Ayanna Pressley 44:32 and 45:10 and 45:55 Rep. Jasmine Crockett 47:56; Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton 1:34:44: Rep. Kweisi Mfume 1:44:00; Rep. Shontel Brown 1:54:12: Rep. Jasmine Crockett 2:47:09; Rep. Summer Lee 3:07:27; Rep. Lateefah Simon 3:17;55; Rep. Maxwell Frost 3:39:30; Rep. Wesley Bell 3:50:10; Rep. Ayanna Pressley 4:00:33
The House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Food Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies held a Markup Hearing.
x The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Ag, Rural Development & FDA advanced its FY2026 funding bill. As the Democratic leader on the subcommittee, I had to point out that this bill cut $100 million meant to help prevent women & children from going hungry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLKO... — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (@bishop.house.gov) 2025-06-05T20:43:57.610Z
x Republicans are denying hungry moms and kids healthy food to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. In today's Appropriations hearing, I told them: You don't balance a budget on the backs of babies. — Rep. Lauren Underwood (@underwood.house.gov) 2025-06-05T18:58:14.986Z
Ranking Member Sanford Bishop 36:26; Rep. Lauren Underwood 59:48 and 1:55:35
The House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies held a Budget Hearing — Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Commerce.
x I confronted Secretary Luttnick for gutting the MBDA, firing NOAA scientists, and shortchanging quantum innovation. This administration is sabotaging progress and targeting public servants. We need answers—and I’m not letting up. #MBDA #NOAA #QuantumLeadership #AccountabilityNow — Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) (@ivey.house.gov) 2025-06-05T21:22:26.204Z
Rep. Glenn Ivey 33:42
Press conferences:
x Domestic violence doesn't discriminate between Red and Blue zip codes, so our response as lawmakers needs to remain bipartisan, as it has been since the passage of VAWA in 1994. Supporting survivors will never be 'waste, fraud and abuse,' no matter how much Donald Trump thinks it is. — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T20:00:37.134Z
x The Trump administration’s attack on critical services for our most vulnerable neighbors has to end. Every American deserves to live a life that is safe, secure, and free from abuse. Our communities are stronger when everyone is safe from violence. — Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (@repemiliasykes.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T23:04:40.188Z
Media appearances:
Assistant leader Joe Neguse appeared on MSNBC.
x Ban stock trading by Members of Congress. Strengthen bribery laws. Protect offices of inspectors general. End Corruption — now. — Rep. Joe Neguse (@neguse.house.gov) 2025-06-05T17:28:10.887Z
Friday (Jun 6):
Leader Hakeem Jeffries Weekly Press Conference:
Starts at 8:55
House Floor Speeches:
Congressman Al Green:
x Tune into @CSPAN, I am about to speak on the floor of the House on why Congress has become the court of last resort for an authoritarian President. Watch now on www.cspan.org — U.S. Representative Al Green (@algreen.house.gov) 2025-06-06T14:58:47.889Z
The House Democrats Daily Download is brought to you by Congressman Troy A. Carter.
x Trump’s one, big ugly bill will hurt every American — Republican or Democrat. These aren’t just numbers, these are people’s lives. On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @reptroycarter.bsky.social breaks down how it will hurt Louisiana and all Americans. — House Democrats (@housedemocrats.bsky.social) 2025-06-06T18:38:53.363Z
This month is Gun Violence Awareness Month and Friday was Gun Violence Awareness Day.
x Kicking off #WearOrange Weekend with a few of our congressional champions! 🧡 — Rep. Lucy McBath (@mcbath.house.gov) 2025-06-06T17:26:24.875Z
x Today is Gun Violence Awareness Day. I stood with my colleagues in orange to honor the many lives stolen by gun violence and demand action. We’re done with thoughts and prayers. We want change. — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@repjasmine.bsky.social) 2025-06-06T20:46:56.887Z
Saturday (Jun 7):
Weekly wrap-ups:
x I spent the first part of this week in the district before Congress returned from recess. The Senate began dealing with the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, and the House began grappling with Trump’s latest proposed budget cuts. — Rep. Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) 2025-06-07T02:27:47.393Z
x Another week, another wrap! Highlights from the week: 1️⃣ CT Freedom Trail Dedication 2️⃣ National Gun Violence Awareness Month 3️⃣ Testimony from Education Secretary Linda McMahon 4️⃣ Testimony from Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-06-11T22:11:25.240Z
x While the country watched the #BillionaireBreakup, I was hard at work this week with two bill introductions, a letter to the Dept. of Transportation, and more. Read on in #NikemasNotes! — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (@repnikema.bsky.social) 2025-06-06T22:27:11.408Z
x This Week in the 10th, Team McIver was out in our community: ✂️ Celebrating the opening of a library in Union Township 🎓 Providing students with post-graduate resources in Orange 🏢 Attending a Pride flag raising in Union Township — Rep. LaMonica McIver (@replamonica.bsky.social) 2025-06-08T21:20:24.703Z
Sunday (Jun 8):
Congressional oversight:
x CNN: Maxine Waters. This image, brought her down here to the metropolitan detention center. She tried to get inside to talk to the president of SEIU. He was detained. She could not get in— the door was slammed in her face. pic.twitter.com/LR1rVjJe2y — Acyn (@Acyn) June 8, 2025
x “There is no danger, there is no violence. The President of the United States hates Los Angeles because we’re a sanctuary city. He doesn’t like us, and we’re targeted” Rep. Maxine Waters speaking near deployed National Guardsmen today in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/BKkCUJhlix — Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 8, 2025
x Today, I came to the Metropolitan Detention Center to exercise my constitutional rights as a Member of Congress to check on the safety and conditions of SEIU California President David Huerta, who was arrested by ICE. I pled with the National Guard, which was heavily armed, not… pic.twitter.com/a7sb86yg7F — Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) June 8, 2025
Media appearances:
x Trump's response to immigration protests in Los Angeles will further escalate a situation his administration created. — Cory Booker (@corybooker.com) 2025-06-08T15:30:44.200Z
x Trump’s ICE raids & detention of law-abiding asylum seekers have Angelenos scared right now. Trump wants to use this fear to spark unrest. We can’t meet Trump’s cruelty with chaos. Protests must stay peaceful & Trump must have the National Guard stand down, not fan the flames. — Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (@kamlager-dove.house.gov) 2025-06-08T23:45:42.187Z
x This is about power and retaliation for the GOP. For members of Congress, oversight is how we hold unchecked power accountable. — Rep. LaMonica McIver (@replamonica.bsky.social) 2025-06-08T14:44:07.356Z
Monday (Jun 9):
Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ press conference:
Starts at 3:37
The Senate confirmed Brett Shumate to be Assistant Attorney General (51/41/8). Senators Alsobrooks, Blunt Rochester, Booker and Warnock all voted Nay.
There were 2 meetings in the House.
The Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the “Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill”.
Ranking Member Lauren Underwood 8:35
House floor speeches:
x Men: Don’t wait until it’s too late. This is bigger than pride — it’s about staying alive. I led a #CBC Special Order Hour to confront the silent crisis in men’s health. From cancer to mental health, we must end the stigma. 💥 Watch. Share. Save a life. youtu.be/iTFH2E-VZqM — Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (@reptroycarter.bsky.social) 2025-06-10T14:32:02.919Z
x June is Men’s Health Month. This year’s theme highlights the importance of encouraging early detection and treatment. I joined @reptroycarter.bsky.social to anchor a Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour on how cuts to Medicaid and our workforce threaten these efforts. — Rep. Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) 2025-06-10T16:15:05.809Z
The CBC Special Order Hour starts at 7:35:43
The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a roundtable on Trump’s Cost of Living Crisis.
x Trump and Republicans’ cuts to #Medicaid and #SNAP are going to make life harder for families already struggling to make ends meet. House Democrats went to Pennsylvania to meet with leaders and discuss this crisis. Catch up on the conversation here: www.youtube.com/live/snEymgk... — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (@repnikema.bsky.social) 2025-06-09T16:06:32.101Z
Congresswoman Robin Kelly 2:58 and 14:09 and 33:45 and 55:50 and 1:16:36 and 1:20:01
Media appearances:
x Kilmar Abrego Garcia will now get his day in court, but this took far too long. President Trump and his Administration repeatedly refused to bring Kilmar back to the United States for weeks, in defiance of the Supreme Court and despite knowing that they had the power to do so all along. — Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) (@ivey.house.gov) 2025-06-09T22:09:47.547Z
x ICYMI: I joined @VictorBlackwell on @CNN's This Morning Weekend to discuss Democrats backing Elon Musk's statements on Trump's "One Big, Ugly Bill", the likely burden on Americans from his tariffs, and the recently-issued "Travel Ban 2.0". View full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBVa... — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (@repyvetteclarke.bsky.social) 2025-06-09T21:04:37.303Z
x House Democrats are out here doing👏🏽the👏🏽work👏🏽
- unity in our votes
- exposing the lies of GOP
- fighting for American families
- holding town halls even in Republican districts
- challenging in courts
- on the front lines
Thanks again to my friend, @MichaelSteele for… pic.twitter.com/VefVP7axtV — Rep. Stacey Plaskett (@StaceyPlaskett) June 11, 2025
Tuesday (Jun 10):
The Senate confirmed Andrew Hughes to be Deputy Secretary of HUD, Stephen Vaden to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, and David Fotouhi to be Deputy Administrator of the EPA. Senators Alsobrooks, Blunt Rochester, Booker and Warnock all voted Nay on all of the nominees.
There were 24 meetings, 18 in the House and 6 in the Senate.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing entitled, “Securing American’s Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Sale”. Democrats took this as an opportunity to address security concerns related to DOGE.
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton 45:54; Rep. Shontel Brown 57:13; Rep. Summer Lee 1:36:38; Rep. Ayanna Pressley 1:58:09
The House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies held a Budget Hearing — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
x I asked the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development this morning how he planned to ensure Americans—especially our veterans and disabled people—aren't evicted from their homes if housing programs are slashed by half under Trump's budget. He didn't have the answers. — James E. Clyburn (@repjamesclyburn.bsky.social) 2025-06-11T22:29:39.804Z
Ranking Member James Clyburn 4:39 and 23:55; Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman 45:32: Ranking Member James Clyburn 1:27:34
The House Judiciary Committee held a Markup Hearing on a number of bills.
Rep. Lucy McBath 27:07; Rep. Hank Johnson 1:00:14; Rep. Lucy McBath 1:27:03; Rep. Han Johnson 1:36:25; Rep. Lucy McBath 2:00:20; Rep. Lucy McBath 2:05:10; Rep. Hank Johnson 2:20:56; Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove 2:25:49; Rep. Hank Johnson 3:13:10; Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove 4:55:40; Rep. Hank Johnson 5:39:37; Rep.Sydney Kamlager-Dove 6:50:32
House Floor Speeches:
Congressman Al Green:
x Rep. Al Green Honors Impeachment Warriors, Vows to Continue Efforts After Abrego Garcia’s Return. Watch the short clip on YouTube by clicking here: youtu.be/Zck7-R7Eflc?... — U.S. Representative Al Green (@algreen.house.gov) 2025-06-11T00:26:56.838Z
Press Conferences:
Tri-Caucus Chairs (CBC, CHC & CAPAC):
x As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I stand with the Tri-Caucus to condemn Trump for bringing chaos and violence to LA. Deploying marines to American streets, illegally seizing national guardsmen, brutalizing protestors… These are the actions of a dictator. Enough. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (@repyvetteclarke.bsky.social) 2025-06-10T16:01:38.190Z
x As we push back against the president’s efforts to create more chaos and crack down on public dissent, I’m proud to stand with the Congressional Black Caucus, @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social, and @capac.house.gov. We’ll continue to stand with peaceful protestors and fight for the rights of the people. — Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (@cleaver.house.gov) 2025-06-10T18:52:24.143Z
x We are witnessing the creeping militarization of civilian law enforcement and the deputizing of federal agents as local law enforcement. Together, We must stand united in defending civil liberties, due process, and human rights. — Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (@cleaver.house.gov) 2025-06-10T18:52:24.144Z
Starts at 19:58 — Rep. Yvette Clarke 20:31 and 33:25 and 36:56 and 38:52 and 41:20 and 44:02
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force:
Rep. James Clyburn 3:35; Leader Hakeem Jeffries 8:58; Rep. Lucy McBath 11:35
House California Democrats:
x JUST NOW: Maxine Waters sets the record straight on the peaceful LA protests: “Nobody was shot. Nobody was killed. Don’t think that somehow because they called out the National Guard there was violence. There was no violence.” pic.twitter.com/zHh7Zr90TV — Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) June 10, 2025
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove 29:58; Rep. Maxine Waters 36:09
Media appearances:
x Last week I was able to meet with my constituent, Ramon Morales Reyes. Today we got the good news this upstanding member of the community has been granted bond. I will continue fighting to ensure everyone on U.S. soil is afforded due process. — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-06-10T17:06:47.707Z
x The constant lies The $15 million in cancer funding cut The $9.5 billion in NIH grants terminated The 20,000 jobs eliminated The quackery The conspiracy theories I don’t know where to start on why RFK MUST RESIGN. — Senator Angela Alsobrooks (@alsobrooks.senate.gov) 2025-06-11T14:25:11.910Z
Town Halls:
x Calling all residents of CD5! Next week, I’ll be holding my first telephone town hall. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP with your name and phone number, and you will receive a phone call to join on June 10 at 6:00PM PT. RSVP 🔗: forms.gle/d4V3ZJpWF3B5... — Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-06-03T22:14:05.638Z
Wednesday (Jun 11):
Leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer held a press conference.
x AFTER WEEKS OF RUBBER-STAMP REPUBLICANS’ SO-CALLED REGRETS:@SenSchumer and @RepJeffries lay out this second chance for House GOP to actually stand up for their constituents and reject this tax scam.
Let’s see if Republicans actually take it. Watch:
https://t.co/ZLxIe6iVnM — Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) June 11, 2025
Leader Hakeem Jeffries 11:10 and 18:16 and 20:29 and 24:29 and 26:25 and 28:30 and 29:00
Senate Judiciary Democrats held a forum entitled, “Cruel and Unusual: The Abuse of Immigrants”.
Senator Cory Booker 56:10
There were 25 meetings, 15 in the House and 10 in the Senate.
The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing to receive testimony from Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture.
x Small farmers across CT have been waiting for much-needed disaster relief assistance from the USDA. Today, I asked Sec. Rollins how these funds will reach our small farms amidst cuts to staff & resources at the USDA. Small farmers cannot be excluded from these vital programs. youtu.be/Sai4-Fzhu-k — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-06-11T22:03:32.235Z
Rep. David Scott 47:12; Rep. Alma Adams 1:19:08; Rep. Shontel Brown 1:28:00; Rep. Jahana Hayes 2:28:02; Rep. Jonathan Jackson 2:39:23; Rep. Shomari Figures 4:17:42
The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
x Today, I’m taking it straight to Trump’s Treasury Secretary. ❓ Who knew what and when about the tariff pause? ❓ What’s being done to protect Las Vegas and other tourism-driven economies from Trump’s reckless tariff taxes? — Rep. Steven Horsford (@repstevenhorsford.bsky.social) 2025-06-11T15:12:07.212Z
x SEWELL: The last question that I was asked to ask you is when will hit the debt ceiling?
BESSENT: I want to congratulate you. You have a very sophisticated constituency to ask questions like this
SEWELL: With all due respect, just because you're poor doesn't mean you're… pic.twitter.com/gpiXhE5yQi — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 11, 2025
x Scott Bessent fails to explain why Republicans, who have a trifecta, have chosen to make tax provisions meant to help everyday Americans TEMPORARY while relying on skewed bad math to justify PERMANENT tax cuts to the wealthiest among us. — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-06-11T17:10:15.938Z
x Plaskett to Bessent: "Excuse me. Let me get something straight with you. I've seen you interrupt everyone. When you come to someone's house, you respect their rules. And in this house, we don't interrupt individuals. And you're not going to interrupt my time." pic.twitter.com/ZfO8JtrYds — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 11, 2025
Rep. Danny Davis 1:35:06; Rep. Terri Sewell 1:55:40; Rep. Gwen Moore 2:27:48: Rep. Dwight Evans 3:24:56; Rep. Steven Horsford 4:11:16; Rep. Stacey Plaskett 4:44:38
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