Congresswoman Barbara Lee Releases Statement on Fire at First AME Church in Oakland
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today released a statement on the tragic fire at Oakland’s First AME Church:
“This is devastating news. First AME Church of Oakland is a beacon of light in Oakland and has served our community for decades. I’ve known this church, pastors, and members of the congregation since my days in college. We all must pray and rally support for this church family.”
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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. She serves as Co-Chair of the Steering & Policy Committee, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chair Emeritus of the Progressive Caucus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Health Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus. She also serves as Chair of the Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity. As a member of the Steering and Policy Committee, she is the highest-ranking Black woman appointed to House Leadership.