Years in Office
1st Year
Bills Sponsored
3
Bills Co-Sponsored
371
Committees
2
Sarah McBride Biography
Sarah McBride began her career as a civil rights advocate, working to advance equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. Elected to the Delaware State Senate in 2020, she represents the First District. McBride focuses on health care access, paid family leave, and anti-discrimination protections. She authored Delaware’s landmark paid family and medical leave law and serves as a member of the Senate Health & Social Services Committee. McBride approaches her work with a commitment to inclusive policy and responsive representation for her constituents.
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Sarah McBride's congressional service.
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Law
Sponsored and passed Delaware's Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act, protecting transgender individuals from discrimination.
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Championed and helped pass Delaware's Healthy Delaware Families Act, establishing a statewide paid family and medical leave program.
Mental Health Parity
Advanced legislation to improve mental health parity in insurance coverage for Delaware residents.
First Openly Transgender State Senator
Became the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history, breaking barriers for LGBTQ+ representation in government.
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