Rep. Lucy McBath, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Georgia’s 7th district since 2019, has taken to social media to highlight efforts in addressing gun violence. Born in Joliet, Illinois, in 1960 and currently residing in Marietta, McBath uses her platform to advocate for safer communities.
On June 4, 2025, Rep. McBath shared that “@RepRobinKelly wears an orange ribbon for Hadiya Pendleton and those we’ve lost to gun violence.” The post included a link for viewers to watch more about this initiative.
The following day, on June 5, she posted about the leadership within Congress on this issue: “@RepRobinKelly @RepMikeThompson is the Chair of our Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in Congress. He (and his orange socks!) never back down from the fight to make our communities safer.” This tweet underscores Thompson’s commitment as Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
On June 6, Rep. McBath highlighted another colleague’s dedication: “My colleague @RepPatRyanNY is a Dad and a combat veteran. He wears orange to get weapons of war off our streets and protect our kids.” This message emphasized Ryan’s dual role as both a parent and veteran advocating against military-grade weapons on civilian streets.
As an active congressional representative with a background from Virginia State University where she graduated with a BA in 1982, McBath continues her advocacy work focused on community safety through legislative action.
