Press Releases
Alameda County, Oakland to Receive Homeland Security Funding Through Recovery Package
For Immediate Release April 10, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that Alameda County and the City of Oakland would be receiving over $529,000 in funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), provided through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant. Additionally, both the Bay Area Rapid Transit and the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) systems will be receiving over … Continue Reading
April 03, 2009
Barbara Lee Announces Over $34 Million for Schools in California's Ninth District
For Immediate Release April 3, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Recovery funds to help Students, Teachers and Families Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced today that over $34 Million in emergency education funding has been released for schools in the Ninth Congressional District of California to help save education-related jobs and maintain programs for low-income students and students with disabilities. Specifically, California's Ninth … Continue Reading
April 03, 2009
Congressional Delegation to Hold Daily Press Briefing in Havana
For Immediate Release April 3, 2009 Contact: J. Jioni Palmer or Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 *** Media Advisory *** WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Barbara Lee announced today that the delegation she is leading to Cuba will hold daily press briefings. The seven member delegation arrived in Havana today and will remain there until Wednesday, April 8th. The press briefings will take place each morning from 7:45 am to 8:00 am at The Hotel Nacional de Cuba. The other members of the delegations … Continue Reading
April 02, 2009
Lee Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba Tomorrow
For Immediate Release April 2, 2009 Contact: J. Jioni Palmer or Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington D.C. - Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced today that she will lead a congressional delegation to Cuba tomorrow to discuss bilateral relations. "The election of President Barack Obama presents a great new opportunity to rethink U.S. foreign policy in many regions of the world," said Lee. "America's harsh approach toward our nearest Caribbean neighbor divides families, closes an … Continue Reading
April 02, 2009
Barbara Lee Announces Recovery Package Funding for "Greening" of Ronald Dellums Federal Building
For Immediate Release April 3, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the Ninth Congressional district of California would be receiving $8,075,000 in funding to renovate the Ronald Dellums Federal Office Building from the recently passed economic recovery package. This renovation is a part of the General Services Administration's (GSA) plan to expend $5.55 billion authorized by the American Recovery and … Continue Reading
April 02, 2009
Reps. Lee, McCollum and Eshoo Recognize the Impact of Climate Change on Women
For Immediate Release April 2, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (Lee) (202) 225-2661 Cleve Mesidor (McCollum) (202) 225-6631 Danielle Lee (Eshoo) (202) 225-8104 Washington, DC - This week, at the close of Women's History Month and in accordance with the 2009 theme "Women taking the Lead to Save the Planet", Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA), Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced a resolution that recognizes the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and the … Continue Reading
April 02, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls For the Lifting of Travel Ban to Cuba
For Immediate Release April 2, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) joined Reps. Bill Delahunt (D-MA), Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and other members in calling for the lifting of the ban on travel to Cuba from the United States through the passage of H.R. 874, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act. She released this statement: "I began working against the trade and travel ban as an aide to my predecessor Congressman Ronald Dellums in … Continue Reading
April 01, 2009
House Passes Resolution Honoring Four Slain Oakland Police Officers
For Immediate Release April 1, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Congresswoman Lee Offers Tribute to Slain Oakland Officers on House Floor Washington, DC - Today, the House unanimously passed (417-0) H. Res. 290, a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sgts. Mark Dunakin, Ervin Romans, Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the … Continue Reading
March 31, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Honors the Legacy of César Chávez
For Immediate Release March 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement commemorating César Chávez Day: "César Chávez was a great civil and human rights leader and an important historical figure of our Nation. It is fitting that we pause today to celebrate the life and legacy of this great American whose work led to numerous improvements for union … Continue Reading
March 31, 2009
Resolution Honoring Four Fallen Police Officers to be Considered on House Floor Today
For Immediate Release March 31, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives will consider a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sgts. Mark Dunakin, Ervin Romans, Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty. Last week, Congresswoman Lee attended the … Continue Reading
March 27, 2009
Ninth District of California to Receive HHS Funds through Recovery Package
For Immediate Release March 27, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) commented on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announcement of the release of $338 million to expand services offered at community health centers nationwide. The money was made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Health Centers in the ninth Congressional District that will receive funding through the recovery … Continue Reading
March 27, 2009
Barbara Lee Questions State Department on Tristan Anderson Incident in Israel
For Immediate Release March 27, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - As part of her investigation of the Tristan Anderson incident, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) met with Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Jacob "Jack" Lew where she propounded the following questions: What is the status of any investigations into this tragic incident conducted by the U.S. State Department and the Government … Continue Reading
March 26, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution Honoring Four Fallen Police Officers
For Immediate Release March 26, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) along with a number of her colleagues including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Reps. Jerry McNerney (D-CA), Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Pete Stark (D-CA) introduced a resolution honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sgts. Mark Dunakin, Ervin Romans, Daniel Sakai, and Officer John … Continue Reading
March 26, 2009
Barbara Lee Applauds White House Announcement of Additional Social Security Benefits through Economic Recovery Package
For Immediate Release March 26, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) applauded today's announcement by Vice President Joe Biden and Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, that the federal government will send out $250 economic recovery payments to people who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits beginning in early May 2009 and continuing throughout the month. No action is required … Continue Reading
March 25, 2009
Barbara Lee Receives Humane Advocate Award
For Immediate Release March 25, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) was presented with the Humane Champion Award by the Humane Society of the United States. This award is given to legislators who received a perfect score on the 2008 Humane Scorecard. "I am extremely honored to receive this award," said Congresswoman Lee. "I join with the nearly 20,000 supporters of the Humane Society in my district and the more than 11 … Continue Reading
March 24, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Hosts Briefing On Expanding Microenterprise Opportunities for Women in Africa
For Immediate Release March 24, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) convened a briefing on microenterprise and the role that microfinance initiatives can play in empowering women in Africa. The briefing was co-hosted by Congressman Donald Payne, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health and sponsored by CARE USA, one of the world's leading humanitarian organizations … Continue Reading
March 24, 2009
Barbara Lee Commemorates World Tuberculosis Day
For Immediate Release March 24, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement commemorating World Tuberculosis Day: "TB is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world today. Even though it is completely curable, TB kills over 2 million people worldwide each year. Some 30 percent of the world's population, or approximately two billion people, are infected with the tuberculosis … Continue Reading
March 24, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates Cover the Uninsured Week
For Immediate Release March 24, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement commemorating Cover the Uninsured Week: "America's healthcare system is at a crisis level. Not only does it need to be reformed, but it needs a complete overhaul. Over 45 million individuals in America have no health insurance. While Congress took an important step this year to cover 11 million uninsured children, … Continue Reading
March 23, 2009
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on Tristan Anderson
For Immediate Release March 24, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement on Tristan Anderson, a constituent of the 9th Congressional District of California who was critically injured after being stuck by a tear gas canister by the Israeli authorities in the Village of Ni'lin: "My thoughts and prayers remain with Tristan Anderson and his family as he continues to recover from the tragic injuries. The day … Continue Reading
March 23, 2009
Barbara Lee Applauds Announcement of Recovery Funds for Berkeley Lab
For Immediate Release March 23, 2009 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) hailed the announcement by the Obama Administration that the Lawrence Berkeley Lab would receive $115.8 million dollars through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funds are part of $1.2 billion announced by Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today from funding allocated under the Recovery Act to Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of … Continue Reading