Press Releases
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Receives Congressional Legislator of the Year Award
For Immediate Release October 23, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 OAKLAND - The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County (HCCAC) named Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) its Congressional Legislator of the Year for 2009. The award was presented during the chamber's 30th Anniversary Gala at the Oakland Airport Hilton on Friday, October 23, 2009. The HCCAC honored Congresswoman Lee for her "pioneering leadership in this country on issues affecting America's consumers." She … Continue Reading
October 21, 2009
Barbara Lee Supports Extension of Ryan White Act
For Immediate Release October 21, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Legislation will provide affordable, quality care for people living with AIDS Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in support of S. 1793, The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act This legislation makes vital investments in care and treatment services to ensure that Americans living with HIV and AIDS can maintain the highest quality of life while supporting prevention and … Continue Reading
October 19, 2009
Barbara Lee Encouraged By New U.S. Policy toward Sudan
For Immediate Release October 19, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Barbara Lee Encouraged By New U.S. Policy toward Sudan Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement in response to the Obama Administration's announcement that the U.S. will seek to end "gross human rights abuses" in Darfur, ensure implementation of a peace deal that ended war between northern and southern Sudan, and ensure Sudan does not provide a safe haven for … Continue Reading
October 03, 2009
Ninth Congressional District to Receive Over $61.5 Million in National Institute of Health Funding
For Immediate Release October 2, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) hailed an announcement by the Obama Administration that the National Institute of Health (NIH) will direct $61.5 million in grants to fund 107 medical research-related projects in the Ninth Congressional District. The NIH funds biomedical research and research training programs at more than 3,000 institutions in the 50 states and territories. This … Continue Reading
October 02, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Holds Roundtable with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Local Civic Leaders and Community Leaders
For Immediate Release October 3, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 OAKLAND - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) convened a roundtable meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2009 with U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and a small group of local civic, community, education, labor and business leaders to discuss green job creation, the emerging green economy, workforce, education and healthcare reform in the Ninth Congressional District. The hour-long roundtable was held at the … Continue Reading
October 01, 2009
Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Funding for Military Escalation in Afghanistan
For Immediate Release October 1, 2009 Contact: Nicole Williams (202) 225-2661 WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09), with the support of 21 other Members of Congress, introduced H.R. 3699, which will prohibit funding for any increase in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces in Afghanistan. "History tells us that there will not be a military-first solution to the situation in Afghanistan, "said Congresswoman Lee. "Open-ended military intervention … Continue Reading
September 23, 2009
Barbara Lee Announces Activities for the 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Weekend
For Immediate Release September 23, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - This weekend Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will be participating in a variety of event during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 39th Annual Legislative Conference which will take place September 23-26, 2009. Congresswoman Lee currently serves as the Chairwoman of the 42 member Caucus. The conference theme for this year is "Reinvest… Rebuild … Continue Reading
September 22, 2009
Congresswoman Lee to Chair United Nations Forum on Minority Issues
For Immediate Release September 22, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - On September 17, 2009 Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) was named Chairperson of the second session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues. The international Forum, to be held November 12 -13th, will focus in its second session on "Minorities and Effective Political Participation." "I am extremely honored to be appointed to this prestigious position and to participate in a formal … Continue Reading
September 17, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Celebrate Completion of 50-foot Dredging Project
For Immediate Release September 17, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) will attend a ceremony celebrating the completion of the 50-foot Oakland Harbor Deepening Project on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, located off Middle Harbor Road and 7th Street, at the Oakland Seaport in Oakland, CA. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. In the past decade, Congresswoman Lee has played a vital role in … Continue Reading
September 17, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Attend Opening of Local Census Office
For Immediate Release September 17, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Oakland Local Census Office on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the new census office, located at 1814 Franklin Street, 2nd floor, in Oakland CA. Who Congresswoman Barbara Lee What Oakland Local Census Office … Continue Reading
September 15, 2009
Barbara Lee Applauds New Fuel Economy Guidelines
For Immediate Release September 15, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington DC - Today, Congresswoman Lee applauded the release of proposed light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards and corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).The new National Program, to take affect in model year 2012, will set a combined fleet average emissions level of 35.5 mpg by 2016. "The Obama … Continue Reading
September 15, 2009
Barbara Lee Statement on Resolution of Disapproval
For Immediate Release September 15, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement regarding a resolution disapproving of the conduct by Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-2) during the joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009. "As members of the House of Representatives, it is our responsibility to set an example of civility in our deliberations. We have a diversity of views and we do not always agree. … Continue Reading
September 15, 2009
The National Institute of Health to Fund Research Projects at UC Berkeley
For Immediate Release September 15, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 The university also slated to receive federal funding for health care training Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) is pleased to announce that the University of California at Berkeley has been selected to receive $1.2 million in funding from the National Institute of Health to fund five biomedical research and research training projects. The funding for these projects is being made available … Continue Reading
September 11, 2009
Barbara Lee Commemorates 15th Anniversary of Passage of Violence Against Women Act
For Immediate Release September 11, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act. "Sunday, marks the 15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women's Act being signed into law. This bill drafted in 1994 by then Senator Joseph Biden provided $1.6 billion to enhance investigation and prosecution of the violent crime … Continue Reading
September 11, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates Eighth Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
For Immediate Release Sept. 11, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: "Today, we as a nation commemorate the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. This anniversary is yet again a sobering moment for our country and a reminder that we must always remember those who perished in this appalling act of … Continue Reading
September 09, 2009
Barbara Lee Statement on President Obama's Address to Congress
For Immediate Release September 9, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress. "It was important for Congress and the American people to hear directly from President Obama - his plan for reforming America's broken healthcare system. We've heard him, but there is still much work to do. "I thought the President was frank, clear … Continue Reading
August 31, 2009
UC Berkeley to Receive NIH Funds through Recovery Act
For Immediate Release August 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) hailed an announcement by the Obama Administration that the University of California at Berkeley would be receiving over $1.2 million in grants through National Institute of Health (NIH) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants. The NIH funds biomedical research and research training at more than 3,000 institutions in the fifty states and … Continue Reading
August 24, 2009
Congresswoman Lee Applauds Decision to Review Interrogation Tactics of Overseas Detainees
For Immediate Release August 24, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Lee (CA-09) released the following statement in response to reports that Department of Justice Attorney General Eric Holder has ordered the review of past interrogation practices of overseas detainees conducted under the auspices of the Bush Administration in order to identify any violation of federal law: "Faith in government and democracy requires openness, transparency, and … Continue Reading
August 19, 2009
Congresswoman Lee Joins Colleagues in Calling for the Removal of Travel Ban for Those Living With HIV/AIDS
For Immediate Release August 19, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) joined 34 members of Congress in writing in support of the proposal by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to remove the current regulatory ban on travel and immigration for people living with HIV who wish to enter the United States. In the letter, Lee and the other co-signees praised the HHS and the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue Reading
August 19, 2009
OneCalifornia Bank to Receive Funds to Support Community Development in Oakland
For Immediate Release August 19, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) hailed an announcement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund that OneCalifornia Bank has been selected to receive an award of $700,000 through the FY 2009 round of the Bank Enterprise Award Program for providing small business and commercial real state loans in Oakland, California. The … Continue Reading