Press Releases
Congresswoman Lee Alarmed by U.S. Census Bureau Report Findings
For Immediate Release August 27, 2008 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 OAKLAND - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) on Wednesday issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Census Bureau report that found that 8.4 percent of the residents over the age of 65 in Alameda County are living in poverty and that African-American households continue to pull up the rear when it comes to family incomes, earning substantially less than their Hispanic, Asian-American and … Continue Reading
August 20, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Mourns the Loss of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones
For Immediate Release August 20, 2008 Contact: Sean P. Nichols (202) 225-2661 "The people of Cleveland, this nation and the world lost a giant in the fight for equality and justice today when my beloved friend and colleague Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones passed. So many know Congresswoman Tubbs Jones for her exceptional work on behalf of her constituents and for the many barriers she broke and trails she blazed as the first African American woman elected to Congress from … Continue Reading
August 11, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Releases Statement on Russian Military Invasion of Georgia
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols August 11, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Releases Statement on Russian Military Invasion of Georgia Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following … Continue Reading
August 11, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Releases Statement on Death of Isaac Hayes
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols August 11, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Releases Statement on Death of Isaac Hayes Washington: Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement regarding the death of Isaac Hayes: "I met Isaac in the early 90's during a visit to … Continue Reading
August 04, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee's Statement on Violence Against Women
For Immediate Release August 4, 2008 Contact: Sean P. Nichols (202) 225-2661 Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee delivered the following remarks during a press conference in Mexico City today regarding "Zero Tolerance: Stop Violence Against Women and Girls, Stop HIV/AIDS, Case Study of Country Scale Up." "I want to begin by thanking the Global AIDS Alliance, especially Paul Zeitz and Lisa Schechtman and all the staff for their work in producing this important report. "I am … Continue Reading
August 03, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Addresses PEPFAR and the Black America HIVAIDS Epidemic
For Immediate Release August 4, 2008 Contact: Sean P. Nichols (202) 225-2661 While attending the 17th Annual AIDS Conference in Mexico City Congresswoman Calls for Domestic Response to Rival Global Efforts Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee addressed "Black America and the Global AIDS Epidemic" during a press conference today at the XVII Annual International AIDS Conference in Mexico City where she is the only member of Congress in attendance. The Congresswoman … Continue Reading
July 31, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Votes to Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 31, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Legislation Passed by Democratic Congress will Strengthen Equal Pay Act Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee today backed a comprehensive measure that will help close the gap between men and women and the pay they receive for performing the same job. The Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1338), approved by a 247 to 178 vote, will strengthen the landmark Equal Pay Act and close the loopholes that have allowed … Continue Reading
July 31, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Votes to Send Landmark Higher Education Legislation to the President
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 31, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Legislation Addresses Skyrocketing College Tuition Prices, and Keeps Higher Education Within Reach of Many. Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives today to approve final legislation that would address the soaring price of college tuition and remove other obstacles that make it harder for qualified students to go to college. By a vote of 380 to 49, … Continue Reading
July 30, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Hails New Global AIDS Law
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 30, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Lee, Coauthor of Legislation, Attends White House Signing Ceremony Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee attended the White House signing ceremony of legislation she co-authored reauthorizing The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, (PEPFAR). The House passed the bill on July 25, 2008 by a vote of 303-115 and sent it to the White House for signature. "I was pleased today to attend the White … Continue Reading
July 25, 2008
Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Create National Passport Month
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 25, 2008 (202) 225-2661 National Passport Month will educate the public about the benefits and positive impact of international travel on travelers and the global community Washington- Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) introduced legislation today calling for the designation of September as National Passport Month. "Traveling abroad promotes understanding and goodwill," said Lee. "When people connect with other people, it … Continue Reading
July 24, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Passage of Global HIV/AIDS Relief Bill (PEPFAR)
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 24, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Passage of Global HIV/AIDS Relief Bill (PEPFAR) Bill includes Lee provision to remove US travel and immigration … Continue Reading
July 23, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Passage of American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
For Immediate Release July 23, 2008 Contact: Sean P. Nichols (202) 225-2661 Lee Continues Fight For Vital Housing Assistance Programs Washington - Today on the House floor Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a vocal leader in Congressional efforts to reform the current housing crises, urged passage of H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Act of 2008. The measure would provide mortgage refinancing assistance to help families from losing their homes, protect neighboring … Continue Reading
July 22, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement Regarding US/Iraqi Agreement to Deployment
Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 22, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement in response to comments that the Iraqi government supports a timetable for troop withdrawals from Iraq and the Bush Administration's vague support for a 'general time horizon': "For over 5 years now we have been pushing this Administration to recognize the reality that there is no military solution to the situation in Iraq … Continue Reading
July 22, 2008
Congresswoman Lee's Caribbean American Heritage Month Resolution Passes the House
Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 22, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee delivered a statement today on the house floor regarding her resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. During her delivery, Congresswoman Lee stated, "Madame Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con Res. 364, recognizing June as National Caribbean American Heritage month. This … Continue Reading
July 18, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Celebrates Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols July 18, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Statement on President Mandela's 90th Birthday Washington, D.C. - At a press conference today with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) … Continue Reading
July 17, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for Pay Equity for Women
For Immediate Release Contact: Julie Nickson July 17, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Demands immediate action on equity legislation Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lee joined Lilly Ledbetter and several members of Congress in callling for immediate action on "The Paycheck Fairness Act" and "The Lily … Continue Reading
June 27, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Passage of Legislation to Remove Nelson Mandela from Terrorists List
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols June 27, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Removal of Mandela and African National Congress from Terrorists List Long Overdue Washington - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) stood on the floor of the House of Representatives late last evening asking for unanimous consent for passage of HR … Continue Reading
June 25, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Recognizes HIV Testing Day
For Immediate Release Contact: Sean P. Nichols June 26, 2008 (202) 225-2661 Introduces Resolution Supporting Goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and The … Continue Reading
June 20, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Opposes FISA Amendments Act: Says ‘we must not go down the road of Cointelpro again'
For Immediate Release June, 20, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 Congresswoman Lee Opposes FISA Amendments Act Says 'we must not go down the road of Cointelpro again' (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Lee today voted against H.R. 6304, the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The bill passed the House by a vote of 293 to 129. Congresswoman Lee delivered the following remarks in opposition to the bill during House consideration of the bill: "Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise … Continue Reading
June 19, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Votes against War Funding, Calls Funding
For Immediate Release June 19, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee voted against legislation providing emergency supplemental funding for Iraq. With the exception of a prohibition on military construction of permanent bases in Iraq, which the Congresswoman pushed to insert, the funding bill contains no significant restrictions on the spending, which would fund the occupation in Iraq well into 2009. "I am disappointed that … Continue Reading