--- title: HR 566. McBath, Congresswoman Lucy; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr566 cite_as: HR 566, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr566 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr566.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr566/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71285 date: 2025-03-13 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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McBath, Congresswoman Lucy; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3342 House Resolution 566 By: Representative Reese of the 140th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Congresswoman Lucy McBath; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Congresswoman Lucy McBath has devoted her career to ad vocating for2 bipartisan solutions that address gun violence, support small b usinesses, strengthen the3 economy, protect veterans, and lower healthcare and prescription drug costs; and4 WHEREAS, since taking office in January 2019, she has worked ac ross party lines to5 advance meaningful legislation, earning recognition as an effective lawmaker and a leading6 voice within the House Democratic Caucus; and7 WHEREAS, she played a key role in the Bipartisan Safer Communit ies Act, the first8 comprehensive gun safety legislation in over three decades; championed the HAVEN Act,9 which provides protections for veterans experiencing financial hardship; and supported a bill10 to limit the cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare to $35 per month; and11 WHEREAS, her advocacy in Congress has been shaped by her lived experiences, particularly12 her unwavering dedication to preventing other families from end uring the pain of losing a13 loved one to gun violence; and14 H. R. 566 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3342 WHEREAS, Congresswoman McBath has proudly represented metro Atlanta in Georgia's15 Sixth Congressional District, working diligently to uplift and protect the communities she16 serves through meaningful policy and action; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this18 remarkable and distinguished individual be appropriately honored.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend Congresswoman Lu cy McBath for her21 efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service as well as extend the most sincere22 best wishes for continued health and happiness.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution ava ilable for distribution to25 Congresswoman Lucy McBath.26 H. R. 566 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath, praising her work in Congress on gun safety, veterans' issues, and health care costs. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Congresswoman Lucy McBath, who represents Georgia's Sixth Congressional District in metro Atlanta. It highlights her work since taking office in 2019, including her role in passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, her support for the HAVEN Act protecting veterans facing financial hardship, and her backing of a measure capping insulin costs for seniors on Medicare at $35 per month. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House commends McBath for her public service and wishes her continued health and happiness. It also directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to her. ### What it does - Formally commends Congresswoman Lucy McBath for her service in the U.S. House of Representatives, without altering any Georgia statute. - Recites specific legislative accomplishments credited to her, including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the HAVEN Act for veterans. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Congresswoman McBath. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly affects Congresswoman Lucy McBath, who is being honored, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution carries no legal weight and changes no policy or funding. It is a symbolic gesture of recognition, giving public acknowledgment to a member of Congress for her legislative record on gun safety, veterans' benefits, and health care costs. ### Key provisions - The preamble (whereas clauses) lists McBath's legislative work, including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act described as the first comprehensive gun safety legislation in over three decades. - The resolved clause formally commends McBath for her public service and extends well wishes for her health and happiness. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to McBath. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-10) - Last action: House Second Readers (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Teddy Reese - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71285 > The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr566.md?full=1