Press Releases
Barbara Lee Releases Statement on the Passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
For Immediate Release August 11, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. "Today we mourn the loss of a woman whose life has shown us what compassion and respect for all people truly means. As the founder of the Special Olympics and a staunch advocate improving the welfare of the mentally disabled, Eunice changed the perception of people with mental … Continue Reading
August 10, 2009
U.C. Berkeley, Lawrence Lab and Kaiser Foundation to Receive NIH Funding
For Immediate Release August 10, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 OAKLAND - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) is pleased to announce that the National Institute of Health (NIH) will steer $2.2 million to the Ninth Congressional District to support eight biomedical research projects at four institutions. NIH has funded similar projects and training programs at more than 3,000 institutions throughout the United States. The funding for these projects is being made available through … Continue Reading
August 06, 2009
Emeryville, Oakland, Cypress Mandela Awarded Recovery Act Grants for Contaminated Land Clean Up and Local Job Creation
For Immediate Release August 6, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Oakland, CA - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) applauded an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement selecting the City of Emeryville to receive $500,000 in Recovery Act funding to help protect human health and the environment. Additionally the cities of Emeryville and Oakland will receive $500,000 and $400,000 respectively in other brownfields funding. Emeryville will use the funds to assist … Continue Reading
August 04, 2009
Berkeley Lab to Receive Recovery Act Funds for Science Research
For Immediate Release August 4, 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 Lawrence Berkeley National Lab will receive $37.8 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The funds are part of an announcement today by U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu that more than $327 million in new funding from the ARRA will go toward … Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
Barbara Lee Introduces National Passport Month Resolution
For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced a resolution supporting the goals and ideal of national passport month and requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Passport Month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and … Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
Barbara Lee Opposes Defense Appropriations Bill
For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in opposition to H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY 2010, which passed the House by a vote of 400-30. The Defense Appropriations Act provides $636 billion for national defense programs, overseas deployments and other activities. "As the daughter of a military veteran, I strongly support our troops as well as respect … Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
Barbara Lee Votes to Reign in Executive Compensation
For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee voted in support of the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act The bill passed the House by a vote of 237-185. She released this statement: "Executive compensation is out of control on Wall Street. Wall Street Banks have learned nothing from having triggered the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression, continuing to compensate … Continue Reading
July 31, 2009
Barbara Lee Applauds 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees
For Immediate Release July 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee applauded President Obama's announcement of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom Honorees. This year's medal recipients include Nancy Goodman Brinker, Pedro José Greer, Jr., Stephen Hawking, Jack Kemp, Sen. Edward Kennedy, Billie Jean King, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Joe Medicine Crow - High Bird, Harvey Milk, Sandra Day O'Connor, Sidney Poitier, Chita … Continue Reading
July 29, 2009
National Institute of Health to Fund Local Projects
For Immediate Release July 29, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) is pleased to announce that the National Institute of Health (NIH) will direct $1.4 million to the Ninth Congressional District to fund a variety of biomedical research and research training projects. The funding for these projects is being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. NIH has funded biomedical research and training program at … Continue Reading
July 28, 2009
Oakland, Emeryville to receive nearly $20 million in COPS Grants through Recovery Act
For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that Oakland and Emeryville will be awarded a combined total of nearly $20 million in funding from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program. This comes as part of an announcement today by the White House and Department of Justice of $1 billion in grants to fund the hiring and rehiring of 4,699 law enforcement officers across the … Continue Reading
July 28, 2009
Barbara Lee Applauds Confirmation of Rosa "Rosie" Rios as U.S. Treasurer
For Immediate Release July 28, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement following the confirmation Rosa "Rosie" Rios as the new U.S. Treasurer for the Department of Treasury: "I extend heartfelt congratulations to my constituent Rosie Rios, who I enthusiastically supported, on being confirmed as our new U.S. Treasurer. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position and will be a wonderful … Continue Reading
July 24, 2009
Barbara Lee Supports Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill
For Immediate Release July 24, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Legislation will Invest in Education, Housing and Health Care Improvement for Americans Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted to invest in improvements in education, housing and health care of the American people. The Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Act builds on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide short-term relief to struggling American families by … Continue Reading
July 23, 2009
Barbara Lee Supports Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill
For Immediate Release July 23, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted to help spur our economic recovery and create jobs with targeted investments in a modern transportation system and housing assistance for all Americans. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act builds on the work of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and our long-term economic plan to provide short-term help … Continue Reading
July 17, 2009
Barbara Lee Votes to Protect Consumers, Help Small Business
For Immediate Release July 17, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted to protect consumers and investors by helping to restore the stability of America's financial markets by supporting the Financial Services Appropriations Act. This bill is another step forward in cracking down on runaway financial excesses and rebuilding regulatory protections for homeowners, investors and consumers needed to stabilize and … Continue Reading
July 17, 2009
Barbara Lee Supports Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
For Immediate Release July 17, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in support of the Energy and Water Appropriations Act which seeks to build upon the investments in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to move toward American energy independence and rebuild our infrastructure. "Our economic recovery depends on making smart, targeted investments like those in this energy and water infrastructure … Continue Reading
July 14, 2009
Barbara Lee Comments on Introduction of Health Reform Bill
For Immediate Release July 14, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement on following the introduction of America's Affordable Health Choice Act of 2009. "The introduction of the bill is a positive step towards comprehensive health reform. I am extremely encouraged by the inclusion of a robust public health option, the expansion of prevention and wellness services and programming to better … Continue Reading
July 13, 2009
Four Organizations Tapped for National Endowment of the Arts Funding
For Immediate Release July 13, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) announced that the National Endowment of Arts will provide $175,000 in federal funding to support four art-related endeavors in the Ninth Congressional District. The funding for these grants is being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is designed to help support projects that involve the creation and presentation of … Continue Reading
July 13, 2009
U.C. Berkeley and Emeryville-based Research Center Awarded NIH Funding
For Immediate Release July 13, 2009 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) is pleased to announce that the University of California at Berkeley will receive 11 federal grants from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for FY09. The Emeryville-based Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center will also receiving funding under this grant program. The NIH funds biomedical research and research training at more than 3,000 institutions throughout … Continue Reading
July 09, 2009
Barbara Lee Hails Passage of Caribbean American Heritage Month Resolution
For Immediate Release July 9, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) that would recognize the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Congresswoman Lee hailed the passage of the bill. "Caribbean-American Heritage Month provides us an opportunity to strengthen our long-term partnership with nations of the Caribbean Community through … Continue Reading
July 09, 2009
Sen. Boxer and Rep. Lee Work to Put More Police Officers on the Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2009 Contact: Zachary Coile or David Frey (Boxer) (202) 224-8120 Nicole Williams (Lee) (202) 225-2661 Introduce Bill to Direct "COPS" Funding to Oakland, Four Other Cities with High Violent Crime Rates Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today introduced legislation to increase the number of police officers in cities with the highest violent crime rates, including Oakland, California. U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) introduced … Continue Reading