we must do all we can to pass non-discriminatory legislation at the federal level. Congresswoman McBath is a staunch supporter of expanding protections for the community. She has fought to pass the Equality Act
Support and pass non-discriminatory federal legislation protecting LGBTQ+ people, including the Equality Act.
Occurrences
the fight for equality and justice must continue with protections for our LGBTQ+ communities... we must do all we can to pass non-discriminatory legislation
Evidence
Congresswoman McBath says she "continues to support legislation to end all forms of discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, couples, and families."
The bill tracker shows H.R. 5 (Equality Act) has the status "Passed House" and lists Rep. Lucy McBath as a cosponsor on 02/18/2021.
The 116th Congress version of H.R. 5 lists Rep. Lucy McBath as a cosponsor, and the summary states "Passed House (05/17/2019)."
The House Clerk records Roll Call 40 on H.R. 5, the Equality Act, as "Status: Passed" on February 25, 2021.
Congress.gov shows the bill's latest action in the Senate was committee hearings on 03/17/2021, while the tracker still lists it as "Passed House."
Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]* appears in the cosponsors list for H.R.5 on 03/13/2019.
Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]* appears in the cosponsors list for H.R.5 on 02/18/2021.
The House vote record shows Roll Call 40 on H.R. 5 passed 211-195 on Feb 25, 2021.
Congress.gov shows H.R.5 has the status "Passed House" and the latest action is Senate committee hearings held on 03/17/2021.
McBath states that she continues to support legislation to end all forms of discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, couples, and families.
Assessments
McBath materially supported the Equality Act during her House service after the 2018 campaign by cosponsoring H.R. 5 in both the 116th and 117th Congresses, and the bill passed the House in 2019 and 2021. However, the promised outcome was to support and pass federal LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination legislation, including the Equality Act. H.R. 5 did not pass the Senate or become federal law, so the federal legislative outcome was not delivered. Her cosponsorship and House advancement qualify as a serious legislative effort, so this is a failed delivery with an effort badge.
McBath supported and cosponsored the Equality Act, and the House passed H.R. 5 in both the 116th and 117th Congresses. However, the legislation did not pass the Senate or become federal law, so the promised outcome of passing non-discriminatory federal LGBTQ+ protections was not delivered. Her cosponsorship and House action constitute a serious legislative effort despite the failed final outcome.