Press Releases
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Right to Know Student Nutrition Act
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today introduced the Right to Know Student Nutrition Act, a bill calling for proper labeling and alternatives to irradiated food served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program overseen by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under new USDA rules, which were established by the 2002 Farm Bill, the federal government will no longer prevent school districts from purchasing irradiated food products to serve to their … Continue Reading
September 11, 2003
Rep. Barbara Lee: El Congreso debe de promulgar el Acta de Ajuste de Estatus Inmigratorio para Estudiantes
Washington, DC -- “Hoy yo exhorto a mis colegas en el congreso a arreglar el fallo de nuestras leyes de inmigración, el cual castiga a los jóvenes por las acciones de sus padres por medio de aprobar el Acta de Ajuste de Estatus Inmigratorio para Estudiantes,” dijo La Rep. Lee. “Cada año, el 2% de los estudiantes que se gradúan de las escuelas secundarias publicas de los Estados Unidos no pueden inscribirse como estudiantes estatales en su universidad local o trabajar legalmente en los estados … Continue Reading
September 09, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Opposes So-Called Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
Bill would Partially Preempt California’s Financial Information Privacy ActWashington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today voted against HR 2622, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, because the bill would not eliminate the partial preemption of California’s recently-enacted Financial Information Privacy Act, which protects consumers from having their personal information shared between affiliates of a financial institution.During the course of debate, Lee introduced an … Continue Reading
September 08, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Introduce Financial Privacy Amendment to So-Called Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
Lee-Sherman Amendment Would Enable California’s Financial Information Privacy Act to be ImplementedWashington, DC - In an effort to ensure that California’s recently-enacted consumer privacy act is not preempted by federal law, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today announced that she has submitted an amendment to HR 2622 that would guarantee the implementation of California’s tough consumer protection standards. If made in order by the Republican-controlled Rules Committee, the amendment will … Continue Reading
September 07, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Disappointed by Continued Job Loss Under Bush Administration
New Data Shows Loss of 93,000 More Jobs in AugustWashington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today said that she was extremely disappointed by this morning’s national unemployment figures, which show that the economy lost 93,000 private-sector jobs in August. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, a staggering 3.2 million private sector jobs have been lost since President Bush took office in January, 2001. More than halfway through his term, Bush has lost more than … Continue Reading
September 07, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Hold Emeryville Town Meeting on Saturday
View InvitationDate: Saturday, September 13, 2003Time: 1 p.m. - Lunch provided. 1:30 p.m. - Meeting with Congresswoman Lee.Place: Emeryville Senior Center, Veterans Memorial Building, 4321 Salem Street, Emeryville(1 block above San Pablo Ave., between 43rd and 45th Streets)If you have questions, please call the Congresswoman’s Oakland District Office at (510) 763-0370. … Continue Reading
September 02, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Universal Health Care Bill
Would Provide Insurance for All AmericansWashington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today introduced H.R. 3000, the United States Universal Health Service Act, which would provide health coverage for all Americans. H.R. 3000 would establish a United States Health Service (USHS), which would eliminate profit issues from health care because it would be owned and controlled by the public and administered primarily at the local level.The decentralized system would provide high quality … Continue Reading
August 20, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Comments on Latest California Unemployment Figures
Latest Statistics Show 21,800 More Jobs Lost in the State During JulyOakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) said today that the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirm that President Bush’s economic policies continue to hurt workers in California. Since President Bush took office, 285,600 jobs have been lost in California, with 21,800 of these jobs lost during the month of July. Since President Bush was inaugurated in January 2001, the economy has lost a total of … Continue Reading
August 15, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Blasts President Bush’s Environmental Record and Parks Policy
Oakland, CA - In response to President Bush’s visit today to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreational Area, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement:“The President’s so-called environmental tour has taken him across the West and now brought him to the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.”“Unfortunately this scenic photo opportunity does not come as part of an effort to protect and rebuild our national parks system. The Bush … Continue Reading
August 12, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Announces $11.25 Million Grant for Security at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, CA -- Congressman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide the Oakland International Airport an $11.25 million grant for security measures. The grant is expected to be officially announced tomorrow, and it will help counter recent Transportation Services Administration (TSA) cuts, which will reduce the number of screeners in airports around the country. At this point and due to the nature of security measures in airports, the … Continue Reading
August 08, 2003
Congresswoman Lee and Congressman Stark to Hold Press Conference Tuesday, August 12 at Noon
To Discuss H.R. 2625, Establishing an Independent Commission to Investigate Intelligence on Iraq WHO: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA), and Constituents from California’s 9th and 13th Congressional Districts who have signed MoveOn.org’s petition calling for an independent commission to investigate the Bush Administration’s possible misuse of intelligence data about Iraq’s WMD programs. WHAT: Press conference … Continue Reading
August 08, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Transfer of Oakland Army Base to City of Oakland and Port of Oakland
Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today applauded the transfer of Oakland’s former army base from the State of California to the City of Oakland, which has agreed to lease part of the land to the Port of Oakland. The transfer of the almost 365 acres of land came after Governor Gray Davis certified that the property was environmentally suitable for the transfer and after the Governor was assured that the cleanup of the former oil recycling facility would go on as planned.The … Continue Reading
August 01, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee To Receive National Association of Social Workers’ Public Elected Official of the Year Award
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will be honored with the National Association of Social Workers’ (NASW) Public Elected Official of the Year Award tomorrow night in Washington.In a statement on Lee, the NASW hailed the legislator “for her vital role in reconnecting the social work profession to its activist roots. Lee’s outstanding service and political career has deeply influenced global peace, civil and human rights, health and human services, and social work practice. Her … Continue Reading
August 01, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Outraged by Continued Job Loss
New Data Shows 3.2 Million Jobs Lost in US since January 2001Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today said that she was extremely disappointed by this morning’s national unemployment figures, which show that the number of jobs lost under the Bush Administration continues to climb. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, a staggering 3.2 million private sector jobs have been lost since President Bush took office in January, 2001, with the economy shedding another … Continue Reading
July 30, 2003
La Congresita Barbara Lee hoy hizo las declaraciones sobre el trabajo de los Republicanos para la comunidad latina durante los primeros seis meses del Congreso numero 108
Washington, DC - La Congresita Barbara Lee hoy hizo las siguientes declaraciones sobre el trabajo de los Republicanos para la comunidad latina durante los primeros seis meses del Congreso numero 108:“Es imposible creer las palabras de los republicanos cuando indican que tienen los intereses de la comunidad latina, mientras que recortan el presupuesto para o eliminan todos los programas federales importantes pare el futuro de la comunidad latina.“Los Republicanos simplemente no entienden a la … Continue Reading
July 30, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Celebrates 38th Anniversary of Medicare
Vows to Keep Fighting to Pass a Prescription Drug Benefit Under Medicare Oakland, CA -- Today, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) celebrated the 38th anniversary of Medicare and vowed to keep the Democrats’promise to strengthen the program by continuing to fight for a prescription drug benefit under Medicare. Today marks 38 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill that created the Medicare program.“Today we celebrate the birthday of Medicare,” said Lee. “38 years ago today, the bill was … Continue Reading
July 25, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Declares Victory on Reimportation of Drugs Bill
Bill Passes House Early this MorningWashington, DC - At a press conference this afternoon at the Capitol, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and the Prescription Drug Importation House Coalition celebrated last night’s passage of the Pharmaceutical Market Access of 2003, which permits the importation of drugs from other countries, where prices are often significantly lower than the high prices of American prescription drugs.Lee said, “I’m delighted to be here to spread the news that with the … Continue Reading
July 25, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls For Comprehensive Approach to Liberian Crisis
Calls on Secretary of State Powell to Join Peace Talks in Ghana; Supports U.S. Participation in Multinational Peacekeeping Efforts after Ceasefire Is Reached Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today called for a comprehensive approach to the crisis in Liberia and for sustained U.S. engagement in the region. She welcomed the announcement that President Bush has ordered U.S. peacekeeping troops to be deployed offshore to participate in a multilateral effort to sustain a … Continue Reading
July 25, 2003
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Outraged by Vote to Dismantle Head Start
In 1-vote Loss, Democrats United in Efforts to Save Head StartWashington, DC - Early this morning, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and House Democrats voted against a Republican Head Start reauthorization bill, the so-called Readiness for School Act, that will radically alter what is perhaps the most successful early education program in the history of this country. The Republican bill would shift the administration of Head Start to the states through an eight-state pilot program and would … Continue Reading
July 23, 2003
President Bush Refuses to Support Additional AmeriCorps Funding
Lee Pushes for Restoration of AmeriCorps Funding CutsWashington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) today signed a letter asking for $100 million for AmeriCorps to be included in an emergency supplemental appropriations measure after President Bush refused to support the program with enough money for 50,000 volunteers, a self-imposed goal that he called for to be met by 2003. Earlier this month, the Senate approved the $100 million in funding, but House Republicans on Monday night refused … Continue Reading