Press Releases
Congresswoman Lee Calls for Investigation of Voting Fraud Allegations in Haiti
For Immediate Release November 29, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) today urged United States and international election observers to thoroughly investigate claims of fraud in yesterday's elections in Haiti. Congresswoman Lee participated in a 10-Member delegation on Sunday to observe Haiti's presidential and parliamentarian elections. She released the following statement: "Sunday's elections were vital for the … Continue Reading
November 18, 2010
Barbara Lee, Members Urge President to Uphold Promises for Review, July 2011 Drawdown in Afghanistan
For Immediate Release November 18, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) joined a bipartisan group of House Colleagues in sending President Obama a letter emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and the importance of following through on the scheduled start of withdrawal in July of 2011. "Simply put, the failed military-first strategy in Afghanistan is not … Continue Reading
November 17, 2010
Congresswoman Lee Opposes Extension of Counterproductive Afghan War
For immediate Release November 17, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Obama Administration will propose a 2014 timeline for transitioning U.S. and NATO security responsibilities in Afghanistan at the NATO Lisbon Summit scheduled for November 19 - 20, 2010: "I am deeply opposed to any action that would prolong the military occupation of … Continue Reading
November 11, 2010
Barbara Lee Honors Troops, Veterans on Veteran's Day
For immediate Release November 11, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) extended her support for our veterans, service members and their families in recognition of Veteran's Day. "As the daughter of a veteran, I understand the tremendous sacrifices our men and women in uniform and their families make on a daily basis. They honorably carry out their duties for their county. That is why I believe we have … Continue Reading
November 05, 2010
Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement Following Sentencing of BART Police Officer
For immediate Release November 5, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued this statement following the sentencing of former BART Police Officer Johannes Mehserle. Mehserle was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Thursday in the Jan. 1, 2009 shooting death of Oscar Grant III. She released this statement: "After nearly two years of dealing with the tragic death of Oscar Grant and its aftermath, … Continue Reading
October 20, 2010
Bay Area Members of Congress Announce $10.2 Million Grant for Green Transportation Initiative
Donald Lathbury (Garamendi) 202-225-1880 Nicole Y. Williams (Lee) 202-225- 2661 Nick Holder (McNerney) 202-680-8588 Ben Miller (Miller) 202-225-2095 Brian Cook (Stark) 202-225-3202 Funds will help close gaps in bicycle and pedestrian trails PLEASANTON, CA - Members of Congress from the San Francisco Bay Area today announced that a major competitive grant of $10.2 million in federal funding was awarded to the East Bay Regional Park District to close critical gaps … Continue Reading
October 08, 2010
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations to Receive Over $5 Million in Funding through Affordable Care Act
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the release of over $5,112,131 in funding for The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations. This funding comes as part of an announcement today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of $727 million to 143 community health centers across the country to address pressing construction and renovation needs … Continue Reading
October 07, 2010
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to Receive Grant for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) along with the Department of Energy announced that Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will receive $12.5 million over the next five years to lead a consortium on energy-efficient building technologies under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). The funding will be matched by the consortium partners to provide at least $25 million in total U.S. … Continue Reading
October 07, 2010
Barbara Lee Attends First Meeting of Global Commission on HIV and the Law
For immediate Release October 7, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington D.C. - Today Congresswoman Lee joined her fellow Commissioners in São Paulo, Brazil for the first meeting of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law. Launched in June by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS(UNAIDS), the Commission seeks to "develop actionable, evidence-informed and human rights-based recommendations … Continue Reading
October 05, 2010
Barbara Lee Statement on Obama Administration Pledge to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement on the Obama Administration's three-year pledge to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria. "As a strong supporter and co-author of the legislation that provided the founding contribution and helped establish the framework for the Global Fund - I appreciate the President's ongoing commitment to this … Continue Reading
September 30, 2010
Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC - This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation to sunset and repeal Public Law 107-40, the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), over a six month period. On September 14, 2001, Congresswoman Lee was the only Member of Congress to vote against the 2001 AUMF. "Nine years ago, I made the unpopular decision to vote against this authorization based on a … Continue Reading
September 29, 2010
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland to Receive Funding to Expand Pediatric Residency Program
For Immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Asian Community Mental Services also targeted for federal support Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) announced today that Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland has been selected to receive $3.84 million in funding through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Affordable Care Act. The funding - made possible through the Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant - will be used … Continue Reading
September 29, 2010
Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Hosts Hearing To Address Poverty Crisis
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus (COPC) Co-Chair and Founder Congresswoman Barbara Lee along with fellow COPC Co-Chairs Reps. John Conyers, Jim McDermott, Joe Baca and G.K. Butterfield will host a hearing entitled An Emergency Response to the Crisis of Poverty in America: Understanding the Crisis and Refocusing the Fight. This hearing will shine a light on the depth and breadth of … Continue Reading
September 29, 2010
SEN. LAUTENBERG & REP. LEE INTRO BILL TO HALT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABSTINENCE-ONLY EDUCATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Lautenberg Press Office 202.224.3224 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation that would bring an end to the era of federal funding being used to support abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs. Since 1996, the United States has spent more than $1.5 billion for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs that a Congressionally mandated study found … Continue Reading
September 24, 2010
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Host Annual Woman's Tea
For Immediate Release September 24, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Featuring special guest Arianna Huffington Oakland - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) will hold her Annual Woman's Tea on Saturday, September 26, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Scott's Seafood Restaurant Pavilion, located at 2 Broadway in Jack London Square, Oakland CA. Congresswoman Lee will be joined at her Annual Woman Tea by special guest Arianna Huffington, co-founder and … Continue Reading
September 24, 2010
Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Support People Living With MS and Their Caregivers
For immediate Release September 24, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC - Today, Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced the Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act (H.R. 6208), legislation that is designed to provide support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their caregivers. People living with MS, and their caregivers, often need help to address the many issues that arise out of their condition. Because people with MS can be diagnosed … Continue Reading
September 23, 2010
Barbara Lee Supports Small Business Jobs Act
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC-Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted to spur economic growth and create 500,000 new jobs by encouraging the development of American small businesses. The Small Business Jobs Act increases much-needed lending to millions of small businesses, and offers 8 new tax incentives to companies, so that they may expand, hire, and fuel our economy. It also keeps jobs in America by closing tax loopholes … Continue Reading
September 23, 2010
Alameda County Schools to Receive $8.2 Million Teacher Incentive Fund Grant
For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced today that the Reach Teacher Incentive Fund Consortium (Reach Consortium), a network of independent charter schools located in Alameda County, California will receive $8.2 Million grant through the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF). The Consortium is led by Arise High School, an independent charter school as well as the lead Local Education Agency, the lead … Continue Reading
September 22, 2010
GAO Releases Report on Sudan Divestment
For Immediate Release Contact: Alison Mills (Rep. Capuano) 617-621-6208 Addie Whisenant (Rep. Frank) 202-225-4247 Nicole Y. Williams (Rep. Lee) 202-225-2661 The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Monday released a report requested by Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA), Mike Capuano (D-MA), and Barbara Lee (D-CA) entitled "Sudan Divestment: U.S. Investors Sold Assets but Could Benefit from Increased Disclosure Regarding Companies' Ties to Sudan." In December … Continue Reading
September 16, 2010
Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Comments on Release of 2009 American Poverty Rates
For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, the Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee (CA-09) commented on the release of 2009 Census figures for the rates of poverty in America. The Census Bureau today reported that the poverty rate for 2009 rose to 14.3 percent for 2009, which is up from 13.2 percent for 2008 due to the financial crisis and resulting worldwide recession. While this number is lower than what many … Continue Reading