Press Releases

Congresswoman Lee: CBO Estimate for Senate Trumpcare Bill is a ‘Warning to the American People’

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate on the Senate plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

“The Congressional Budget Office’s report on the Senate Republican &lsquo ...

Issues: Health Care

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Leads Call to Uber, Tech Industry to Address Diversity Deficit in Leadership

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee along with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – led by Chairman Cedric Richmond and Representatives G.K. Butterfield and Emanuel Cleaver– sent a letter to Uber, calling on the ride-share service company and other techn ...

Issues: Economy and Jobs

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Marks One Year Anniversary of House Gun Violence Sit-in

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement today on the first anniversary of House Democrats gun violence sit-in on the House Floor:

“One year ago today, I was proud to join my colleagues on the House Floor to demand action on t ...

Issues: Civil Rights

Articles & Op-Eds

Congresswoman Barbara Lee: Resisting The Rise Of Hatred In The Era Of Trump

In recent weeks, a disturbing truth has emerged that we can longer sweep under the rug: hate is on the rise and it’s being fueled by a resurging tide of White supr ...

Issues: Civil Rights

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Rep. Barbara Lee: How to Move Toward an AIDS-Free Generation

To the Editor:

Re “HIV/AIDS

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Rep. Barbara Lee: The Hyde Amendment Is 'Blatant Discrimination Against Poor Women'

In my time as an elected representative in California and here in Congress, I am proud to have fought side-by-side with constituents, advocates, and my colleagues to end racial and gender discrimination, stand up for our human rights, and work to build a future in which all our families can thriv ...

Issues: Women,Health Care