Press Releases

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

 Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) released the following statement recognizing the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “Twenty-three years ago today, the world witnessed a horrific attack on our country. Today, we remember, honor, and mourn the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001. As a nation, we continue to extend our deepest sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones. May they forever remain in our thoughts. “We salute the selfless first responders, f…  Continue Reading

Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Federal Green Transportation Investments for California

OAKLAND, CA — Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today celebrated the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement of two grants for California to expand clean transportation infrastructure. The DOT announced that Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will receive over $14 million to install Level 2 EV charging ports at all BART-managed parking facilities for use by customers and community members. The DOT also announced that the California Department of Transportation will receive $102 million for …  Continue Reading

Lee, Grijalva, DeSaulnier and Crockett Urge Biden-Harris Administration to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke Exposure

— As one of the hottest summers on record comes to an end, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-7), Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) on Wednesday sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Labor Julie Su urging the Department of Labor to issue an occupational health standard protecting workers from harmful smoke exposure. “Wildfire smoke poses risks to the health of everyone, especially to vulnerable populatio…  Continue Reading