ICYMI: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Pens Op-Ed, Speaks on House Floor to Recognize World AIDS Day
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations and co-chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, recognized World AIDS Day by writing an op-ed in The Advocate.
In Congresswoman Lee’s op-ed, she acknowledged the tireless work of advocates and activists who have strategically worked to increase access to life-saving medications, fight stigma, and one day achieve an AIDS-free generation.
Congresswoman Lee wrote, “Since I came to Congress, I've worked alongside tireless advocates from California, across the country, and worldwide, who fought for access to life-saving medications despite overwhelming odds. Their courage is the reason we continue to make strides in this fight. As I prepare to leave Congress at the end of the year, I take pride in having authored or co-authored every major piece of HIV/AIDS legislation, helped develop a global framework that has transformed global health, and has not let up once in this fight AIDS.”
Congresswoman Lee was one of the principal authors of the PEPFAR program, which is credited with saving over 25 million lives since its creation in 2001.
Congresswoman Lee also spoke about the significance of World AIDS Day on the House floor. To see her remarks, click here.
To read the full opinion piece in The Advocate, click here.