Press Releases
Congresswoman Lee Calls for Congressional Review of United States-Iraq Security Agreement
Press Release For Immediate Release November 28, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland, CA - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement today in response to the Iraqi Parliament passage on Thursday of a U.S. - Iraq Security Agreement: "Not only is this agreement fundamentally flawed in its content, but I also believe it is unconstitutional without Congressional review. If the Iraqi Parliament must review it, so should the United … Continue Reading
November 27, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Offers Condolences to Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai
Press Release For Immediate Release November 28, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement in response to the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai: "I strongly condemn the horrific attacks in Mumbai. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of India, and especially the families and friends of those who lost their lives or where injured during these deplorable attacks." # … Continue Reading
November 27, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Calls for Continued Action in Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Press Release For Immediate Release November 28, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) - who on Monday will receive the "Hero in the Struggle" Award by the Black AIDS Institute as part of the organization's annual awards ceremony in New York City - issued the following statement in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of Worlds AIDS Day: "Today on the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day, we pause to remember … Continue Reading
November 19, 2008
Barbara Lee Elected CBC Chair for 111th Congress
Press Release For Immediate Release November 19, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson (202) 225-2661 (Washington, D.C.) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) was formally named Chair-Elect of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) at a press conference today on Capitol Hill to announce the organization's leadership for the upcoming Congress. Lee, who served as a member of the CBC leadership team for the past six years, first as Whip and currently as First Vice Chair, … Continue Reading
November 17, 2008
Barbara Lee Criticizes Bilateral U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement
Press Release For Immediate Release November 17, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Renews call for passage of H.R. 6846 prohibiting President Bush from unilaterally deploying U.S. armed forces or expending public funds to guarantee the security of Iraq Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) today issued the following statement criticizing the terms of the U.S.-Iraq security agreement approved yesterday by the Iraqi Cabinet and is now awaiting approval of … Continue Reading
November 09, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Calls for Additional Support for Veterans
Press Release For Immediate Release November 10, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 (Oakland, CA) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) extends her support for our veterans, service members and their families on 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 fight for … Continue Reading
October 23, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Urges Governor Schwarzenegger to Increase Foreclosure Relief Funding for Communities in the 9th Congressional District
For Immediate Release October 23, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 OALAND - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) today released excepts of a letter she sent to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urging him to direct a greater share of the $145 million the state of California will receive from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act to communities in her Congressional District that have been hit hardest by the … Continue Reading
October 03, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Votes in Support of Bailout Plan
Press Release For Immediate Release 10/03/08 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Lee (CA-09), who voted against the financial bailout package on Monday, delivered the following statement on the House floor during consideration of the revised Senate package today. "Thank you for the time and for your leadership. "Madame Speaker, I think we need to be honest about the bill before us. "We should start by calling it what it is: a bailout. "We should … Continue Reading
September 30, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Calls for Additional Foreclosure Relief Funding
Press Release For Immediate Release September 30, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Local leaders say HUD allotment shortchanges region Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a formula that determines funding levels for communities that have been decimated by the foreclosure crisis, with an estimated $10.3 million directed to Alameda County. Of that amount, $8.2 … Continue Reading
September 28, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Opposes Massive Bailout
Legislation Would Have Rewarded Predatory and Subprime Lenders Washington D.C.- Today Congresswoman Barbara Lee delivered the following statement on the House floor in opposition to the financial bailout bill considered today. The Congresswoman voted against the bill, which failed by a vote of 205-228. "Thank you Madame Speaker and thank you Mr. Frank, the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, for his efforts to improve the administration's $700 billion blank check proposal. … Continue Reading
September 27, 2008
House Approves Lee's Resolution Commemorating The New Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 27, 2008, the House unanimously approved H. Con.Res. 360, a measure introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the New Deal by highlighting the immense cultural, social, and economic benefits of New Deal programs. The resolution was supported by several organizations including the California Living New Deal Project, the National New Deal Preservation Association, and the California Historical Society. "This … Continue Reading
September 23, 2008
House Passes Congresswoman Lee's Bill Recognizing Peacemakers in the Middle East
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 23, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Congresswoman Lee Hails passage of bill demonstrating United States support for peace, justice, and reconciliation efforts Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today unanimously passed a resolution authored by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) recognizing the vital role of nongovernmental organizations in peace-building efforts between Israelis and Palestinians. "This … Continue Reading
September 23, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Applauds Passage of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
Press Release For Immediate Release: Septermber 23, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 (Washington, DC)- Today Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement in support of the Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (H.R. 6983) , which passed the House by a vote of 376-47: "Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6983, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, to require equity in mental health … Continue Reading
September 18, 2008
Lack of Oversight Led to Nation's Financial Crisis
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 19, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 (Washington, D.C.) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) released the following statement in response to the new announcements by the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve: "Our economy is in turmoil. The collapse of Wall Street is crippling families on Main Street," Congresswoman Lee said. "The government has stepped in to save Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from failure, helped to … Continue Reading
September 18, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Restrict Covert Tactics in Dealings with Iran
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 18, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) introduced H.R. 6951, the "Transparent Actions over Covert Tactics in Iran Act of 2008" or the "TACT in Iran Act," which will prohibit the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense from providing covert or clandestine support, including military training or advice or equipment for military activities, for the … Continue Reading
September 17, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Sept. 17, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement today in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15 and ends October 15: "Hispanic Heritage Month is about much more than the acknowledgement of the 45.5 millions of Latinos who reside in this country. Hispanic Heritage Month is about recognizing the many struggles that this community has … Continue Reading
September 16, 2008
Congresswoman Lee and Senator Clinton Introduce Resolution Calling For a National Aids Strategy
For Immediate Release September 16, 2008 Contact: Clinton Press Office 202-224-2243 Julie Nickson (Lee) 202-225-2661 or Julie.Nickson@mail.house.gov Members Seek to Highlight Disproportionate Impact of HIV on Minority Communities WASHINGTON, DC-In light of new statistics showing annual new HIV infections at levels higher than previously believed, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) have introduced a resolution in both chambers of Congress … Continue Reading
September 15, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks at Prayer Vigil on Fighting Poverty
For Immediate Release September 16, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee delivered the following remarks during a prayer vigil on "Fighting Poverty with Faith": "The faith community has always played the critical role of being the nation's moral compass on tending to the least of these. It is important and timely that we gather here during this historic moment in our history, to once again focus the nation's attention on … Continue Reading
September 11, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls on Americans to Commemorate 9/11 as a Day of Remembrance and Resolve
Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham Sept 11, 2008 (510) 763-0370 (Washington, D.C.) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement on the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001: "Today, we come together as a nation to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, a deplorable act of violence that continues to resonate throughout America. "As we observe this … Continue Reading
September 10, 2008
Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval of Bilateral U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement
Press Release For Immediate Release Sept 10, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 H.R. 6846 will prohibit President from unilaterally deploying U.S. armed forces or expending public funds to guarantee the security of Iraq (Washington, D.C.) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) introduced today the Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008, which prohibits the President from unilaterally deploying U.S. armed forces or expending public funds to guarantee the security of Iraq … Continue Reading