Lucy McBath
American politician and advocate
Born
June 1st, 1960
65 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district starting in 2019. Advocated for gun control legislation following the murder of a son due to gun violence. Previously worked as a national spokesperson for Everytown for Gun Safety, focusing on policies to prevent gun violence. Active in community organizing and political campaigns aimed at addressing social justice issues.
Elected to U.S. Congress in 2018
Served on the House Judiciary Committee
Advocated for stricter gun control laws
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