Press Releases
Congresswoman Lee to Host Press Bus Tour
For Immediate Release January 29, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham Cell: 202-215-4572 Office: 510-763-0370 Tour will highlight projects that have received Appropriations and ARRA Funding OAKLAND - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) will host a press bus tour on Monday, February 1, 2010 to highlight local agencies and organizations that have received ARRA and/or Appropriations funding. The tour, which is open to the press and invited guests, will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the Ronald V. Dellums … Continue Reading
January 28, 2010
California High-Speed Passenger Rail System to Receive over $2.3 Billion in Funding through Recovery act
For Immediate Release January 28, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Oakland, CA - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee applauded the announcement by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $8 billion to states across the country to develop America's first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service. The State of California will receive over $2.3 billion for the California High-Speed … Continue Reading
January 28, 2010
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Releases Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address to Congress
For Immediate Release January 27, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Tonight, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address to Congress. "The President delivered a great speech tonight. Though our country faces significant problems and we have a long road to economic recovery, President Obama has accomplished a great deal in the last year, especially when you consider the horrific challenges … Continue Reading
January 21, 2010
House Passes Barbara Lee Resolution for Haiti
For Immediate Release January 21, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee's (D-CA) resolution expressing condolences and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that took place on January 12, 2010 passed the house by a margin of 411-1. In addition the resolution commends the efforts of the both the U.S. and international community in the relief efforts, calls for a long-term … Continue Reading
January 20, 2010
Barbara Lee Haiti Resolution Considered on House Floor
For Immediate Release January 20, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced a resolution expressing condolences and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that took place on January 12, 2010. In addition the resolution commends the efforts of the both the U.S. and international community in the relief efforts, calls for a long-term sustainable recovery effort and urges … Continue Reading
January 14, 2010
Alameda County to receive $11 Million in funding From HUD
For Immediate Release January 14, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) announced the release of $11 million in funding for Alameda County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This award is part of $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to states, local governments and non-profit housing developers, under HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), to spur economic development in hard-hit communities … Continue Reading
January 12, 2010
Statement on Earthquake in Haiti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact : J. Jioni Palmer 202-225-2661 Washington D.C. - Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement today after learning of a major earthquake in Haiti: "Members of the Congressional Black Caucus will continue to monitor the situation in Haiti and are committed to providing whatever humanitarian assistance is need. "Over the last few years Haiti has experienced an extraordinary set of challenges from high … Continue Reading
December 30, 2009
Congresswoman Lee Mourns the Passing of Bill Cavala
For Immediate Release December 30, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Bill Cavala: "Today, we mourn the loss of a political pioneer and Democratic strategist who was considered by many the driving force in California politics for the past 40 years," Congresswoman Lee said. "Bill Cavala was a dear friend and a universally respected political strategist who was the … Continue Reading
December 23, 2009
Woolsey and Lee Say Key Aspects of House Bill Must Be Included In Health Care Legislation
For Immediate Release December 23, 2009 Contact: Nicole Williams/ (202) 226-0323 (Lee) Carl Rauscher/ 202-225-5161 (Woolsey), WASHINGTON, DC - Progressive leaders Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) and Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) released the following statement today about Thursday's vote in the Senate on health care reform legislation: "Now that the Senate is poised to pass its version of a health care reform bill, it is time to turn to reconciling it with the House legislation. "For … Continue Reading
December 18, 2009
Reps. Lee, McGovern, Jones and Colleagues ask Speaker for Up-Or-Down Vote on Military Escalation in Afghanistan
For Immediate Release December 18, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), and Walter Jones (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of Members in delivering a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting that Members of the House are provided the opportunity for a separate debate and up-or-down vote on the President's proposal to escalate the United States military presence in Afghanistan. "President Obama … Continue Reading
December 11, 2009
Barbara Lee Supports Consolidated Appropriations Bill
For Immediate Release December 11, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Secures Over $18 Million for District Projects Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee voted in favor of H.R. 3288, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of fiscal year 2010. The legislation passed the house by a 221 - 202 vote with one member voting "present". "I am pleased to announce that I was able to secure over $18 million to help fund projects for California 9th District." Some of the … Continue Reading
December 03, 2009
Barbara Lee Announces 111th Congress Water Resources Development Project Requests for California's Ninth Congressional District
Washington, D.C. - On behalf of the Ninth Congressional District of California Congresswoman Barbara received and submitted the follow requests for projects as part of the process for developing the 2009 Water Resources Development Act: Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District San Lorenzo Creek Flood Damage Reduction - to make improvements along the creek and the Don Castro Dam. Improvements include: raising the Don Castro Dam 5 feet, modifying the outfall structure, … Continue Reading
December 01, 2009
Barbara Lee Releases Statement on President Obama's Strategy in Afghanistan
For Immediate Release December 1, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement on President Barack Obama's announcement of his new strategy for Afghanistan. "While I recognize the harsh realities of war and I applaud President Obama for his thorough review of United States Policy in Afghanistan - I must respectfully disagree with the President. "His decision to implement yet another unnecessary and … Continue Reading
November 30, 2009
Barbara Lee Attends White House World AIDS Day Event
Applauds Obama Administrations Plan for Global, National AIDS Strategy Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) attended the White House World AIDS Day event where the administration discussed its new Global and National AIDS strategies. Additionally, it was announced that with President Barack Obama's recent decision to formally repeal the United States travel and immigration restrictions on people living with HIV, Washington D.C. would be the host nation for the … Continue Reading
November 09, 2009
Barbara Lee Honors Troops, Veterans on Veteran's Day
For Immediate Release November 9, 2009 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 on recognition of Veteran's Day. "As the daughter of a veteran, I believe we have a moral responsibility to keep our promise to the people who have served our nation. American veterans, service members and their families deserve our full support and I will continue to … Continue Reading
November 07, 2009
Barbara Lee Releases Statement On Passage of Health Care for America Act
For Immediate Release November 7, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or J. Jioni Palmer (202) 225-2661 Washington D.C. - Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act: "Today's historic vote is one step forward in our quest to provide health care to all Americans. "While there is still much work to do, I applaud President Obama, Democratic Leadership and the Chairmen of the … Continue Reading
October 30, 2009
Congresswoman Lee Applauds Obama Administration Decision to Lift HIV Travel Ban
For Immediate Release October 30, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Urges International AIDS Society to convene conference in the U.S. Washington, DC - Today Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released the following statement applauding President Barack Obama's decision to formally repeal the United States travel and immigration restrictions on people living with HIV, which was published today in the Federal Register. Congresswoman Lee sent a letter today to the … Continue Reading
October 30, 2009
Barbara Lee Releases Statement Following Meeting with President Obama on Health Care
For Immediate Release October 30, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement following a meeting yesterday with President Obama on health care. "This is a truly historic time in our country. Today, we are closer to comprehensive health care reform than we have ever been in the past 70 years. "I applaud our leadership for their efforts to unveil the current bill. While I have worked with my colleagues consistently … Continue Reading
October 28, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement on Bay Bridge Closure
For Immediate Release October 28, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released the following statement regarding the indefinite closure of the Bay Bridge. Authorities closed the bridge Tuesday evening after two high-strength steel rods and a crossbeam broke away from a steel saddle. Said Congresswoman Lee: "First, I want to say I am relieved that no one was injured in the incident that forced authorities to shutdown the Bay … Continue Reading
October 23, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Host a Day of Forgiveness and New Beginnings Forum
For Immediate Release October 23, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 (202) 215-4573 OAKLAND - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) in cooperation with Senator Loni Hancock, Assemblymember Sandré Swanson, Supervisor Keith Carson and Oakland Mayor Ronald Dellums will host a Day of Forgiveness and New Beginnings Forum on Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cal State East Bay Oakland Professional Development and Conference Center, located at 1000 Broadway, … Continue Reading