Press Releases
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Joins the Congressional Black Caucus’s National Day of Prayer to End Poverty and Income Inequality
For Immediate Release February 6, 2014 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and interfaith leaders from around the country on the Capitol Hill East Lawn for the first national CBC Day of Prayer to End Poverty and Income Inequality. East Bay clergy were represented at the event by Rev. Stephen of McHale of Christ Episcopal Church (Alameda, CA) and Rev. Diana H. … Continue Reading
January 29, 2014
Congresswoman Lee Responds to President Obama’s Fifth State of the Union Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2014 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement in reaction to President Obama's State of the Union Address to Congress: "In tonight's State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a compelling path forward for our nation, in what he called a, "year of action." In my view, that is precisely what we need: the State of our union is fragile for many and must be … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Rejects Farm Bill SNAP Cuts, Votes to Protect Hungry Americans from Cuts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2014 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement on the 2014 Farm Bill: "This farm bill creates winners and losers. The winners? Big agri-business and crop insurance subsidies. The losers? The millions of Americans who will have fewer meals on the table due to $8.5 billion in cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called Food Stamps). This is in … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces New Legislation to Prevent the Sale of Historic Postal Buildings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2014 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced a resolution today urging the US Postal Service to halt all sales of historic postal buildings across the country. H. Res. 466 would permanently protect these public treasures for future generations to use and enjoy. "These historic post offices are an irreplaceable part of our nation's history. They belong to the American people, and shouldn't be sold … Continue Reading
January 26, 2014
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Offers Statement on Pete Seeger's Passing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement on the death of Pete Seeger on January 27th, 2014: "Pete Seeger was a tremendous musician, but more than that, he was an icon of peace and cooperation. In 2009, I had the opportunity to nominate Pete for the Nobel Peace Prize for his activism on a wide range of issues, including environmental justice, poverty, and civil rights. In a career … Continue Reading
January 17, 2014
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2014 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "This month, we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of President Johnson's War on Poverty, we must remember one of Dr. King's most passionate efforts: ridding the country of poverty, creating opportunity, and ensuring that everyone in this country, regardless of race, gender, or circumstance, … Continue Reading
January 14, 2014
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks in Support of FY 14 Omnibus Funding Bill, Expresses Ongoing Concerns Over Sequester, Unemployment Insurance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 15, 2014Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee spoke on the House floor in support of the FY14 Omnibus Funding Bill in addition to adding a sense of Congress as an amendment to the final bill reading: “Poverty is far too prevalent in the United States. Congress and the Administration should work together to implement policies, inter-agency efforts, and support proven anti-poverty programs that … Continue Reading
January 08, 2014
Lynda Johnson Robb Joins Congresswoman Barbara Lee to mark President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s 50th Anniversary of War on Poverty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2014 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee was joined by Lynda Johnson Robb, the eldest daughter of President Lyndon Johnson, at an event she hosted to mark the 50th anniversary of President Johnson's declaration of the War on Poverty. Announced in his January 8, 1964 State of the Union Address, the War on Poverty created federal initiatives to eliminate and alleviate poverty as part of the Great Society, … Continue Reading
December 23, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Passage of Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement upon passage of the anti-homosexuality bill by the Ugandan parliament. First introduced by the Ugandan Parliament in 2009, the bill's many cruel and unconscionable provisions include life imprisonment as the maximum penalty for repeated homosexual behavior. It also criminalizes the promotion of homosexuality, which includes … Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Passage of 2014 NDAA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2013Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 (NDAA), which is expected to be signed into law by President Obama early next week:“While this bill continues funding for the war in Afghanistan, fails to audit the Pentagon, does not close Guantanamo, and fails to reign in the NSA surveillence … Continue Reading
December 19, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Violence in South Sudan
December 19, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Sudan and South Sudan, Reps. Caupano, Lee, McCaul, and Wolf, released the following statement regarding recent revelations of violence in South Sudan: "As the co-chairs of the Sudan Caucus, we urge all leaders in South Sudan to show restraint and put an immediate end to the tragic violence in Juba and elsewhere in the country. We are deeply concerned about the violence … Continue Reading
December 16, 2013
Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Halt Federal Funding for Abstinence-Only Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced The Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act of 2013, HR 3774, which would end to federal funding of abstinence-only-until marriage programs. This legislation has been endorsed by over a dozen advocacy groups, including Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS), The AIDS Institute, American … Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Votes ‘No’ on Budget Deal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 "Over 170 Democrats have joined my letter calling for an extension of this critical life line [of unemployment insurance]. It is really shameful that Republicans have refused to include an extension of unemployment benefits. The least we can do for the millions of long-term unemployed who are struggling just to get by during this holiday season is to pass this three-month extension. "This budget does nothing for … Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Hails Passage of Assessing Progress in Haiti Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee hailed the passage of her legislation, H.R. 3509, the Assessing Progress in Haiti Act of 2013, which would require a comprehensive report updating Congress on the progress of the post-earthquake humanitarian, reconstruction, and development efforts in Haiti. The bipartisan H.R. 3509 is similar to previous legislation introduced by Congresswoman Lee and is aimed … Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Congresswoman Lee Joins Fast for Families, Pushes for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) joined Fast for Families: A Call for Immigration Reform and Citizenship in a solidarity fast, where she will abstain from solid food for 24 hours to stand alongside immigration rights activists from the faith, business, advocacy, and human rights communities calling for comprehensive immigration reform. "I'm honored to be joining Fast for Families in … Continue Reading
December 11, 2013
Congresswoman Lee Announces $2 Million Clean Energy Tax Credits to Alameda Firm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Washington, D.C. - Today Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced the U.S. Departments of Energy and Treasury awarded Alameda's Natel Energy over $2 million in clean energy tax credits to expand their capacity for clean energy manufacturing. "I am very pleased that Natel Energy Inc. has been selected for these important tax credits," said Congresswoman Lee. "This investment will leverage the Bay Area's … Continue Reading
December 08, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Joins Official Congressional Delegation to Attend President Mandela’s Memorial Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 9, 2013Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 … Continue Reading
December 05, 2013
Congresswoman Lee on Nelson Mandela’s Passing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) issued the following statement on the passing of former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Nelson Mandela, and my thoughts and … Continue Reading
December 02, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates World AIDS Day: Encourages Congress to Remain Committed to Vaccine, Cure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), founding co-chair of the bi-partisan, bi-cameral Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus and long recognized as a Congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, released the following statement today regarding World AIDS Day: "The theme of this year's World AIDS Day, "Shared Responsibility: Strengthening Results for an AIDS-free Generation" could … Continue Reading
December 02, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Joins White House for World AIDS Day Celebration: Marks Signing of Global AIDS Legislation, Lauds Elimination of Waiting Lists for AIDS Drugs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today at the White House's World AIDS Day commemoration, President Obama, along with Secretaries Kerry and Sebelius, recognized Congresswoman Barbara Lee's leadership in the fight against AIDS, and announced that there are no longer any individuals on the NASTAD (National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors) waiting lists for AIDS treatments, commonly called ADAP (AIDS Drugs … Continue Reading