Press Releases
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Joins Federal Officials to Announce Hiring Grants to Support California Law Enforcement
For Immediate Release: September 17, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-3194 Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) joined the U.S. Department of Justice and officials from the cities of Oakland, East Palo Alto, Gustine, Watsonville, and Alameda County to announce nearly $20 million in Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant awards to 39 cities and counties in California aimed at creating 105 law enforcement positions. Oakland will receive $4.5 million … Continue Reading
September 16, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Oakland, California - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined millions of Americans in celebrating the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 every year. "During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community and pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions that Hispanics have made throughout our history, and continue to make to America every day," … Continue Reading
September 12, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Announces $3.5M Federal Grant for Research on Low-Cost, Energy-Efficient Fuel Production from Natural Gas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Oakland, CA - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced that Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) will receive a 3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency. The grant is part of Energy Department's efforts to conduct research to promote advanced biocatalyst technologies that can convert natural gas to liquid fuel for transportation. "I … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
President Obama Nominates Congresswoman Barbara Lee to be Representative to United Nations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, President Obama announced his nomination of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to be a Representative of the United States to the Sixty-eighth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Congresswoman Lee will continue to represent the 13th Congressional District of California while she assumes the duties of a Representative to the United Nations: "I am deeply honored by this … Continue Reading
September 06, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Congressional Vote on Syria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Congressional Vote on Syria Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement today regarding the situation in Syria: "I applaud the President for coming to Congress for a debate and ultimately, a vote. This is exactly the kind of presidential leadership that over 60 of my colleagues and I knew he would exhibit when we sent him a letter last week. … Continue Reading
September 04, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement on President Obama's Remarks on Syria
For Immediate Release: August 31, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding President Obama's remarks on Syria today: "I am pleased that President Obama called for a Congressional debate and vote to consider authorizing military force in Syria. "There is far too much a stake to rush into a decision without all the facts, a review of the evidence, consideration of unintended consequences and … Continue Reading
September 03, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Announces $1.7M Federal Grant to Oakland’s Youth Radio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Oakland, CA - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that Youth Radio (Oakland, CA), will receive a $1.7 million grant award from the National Science Foundation to expand Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and career exposure for youth. "I am pleased that Youth Radio has been selected to receive this important and competitive funding," said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. … Continue Reading
August 29, 2013
CONGRESSWOMAN LEE PENS SYRIA LETTER TO WHITE HOUSE, CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee was joined by 60 Members of Congress on a letter to President Obama condemning the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria and calling for full congressional debate and appropriate response. The letter comes on the heels of rumors surrounding a military strike in Syria. The letter reads, in part: "While we understand that as Commander in Chief you have a … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Announces $2.7M Federal Grant to expand STEM Education and Career Exposure for Girls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Oakland, CA - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that Techbridge (Oakland, CA), will receive a $2.7 million grant award from the National Science Foundation to expand Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and career exposure for girls in grades 5-12. "I am pleased that Techbridge has been selected to receive this important and competitive funding," said Congresswoman Barbara … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Stands Low-Wage Workers in the East Bay and Across the Country
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement today in support of low-wage fast food and retail workers who participated in a nationwide walkout- for job protections and fair wages: "I applaud the courageous action taken by thousands of workers around the country today by participating in the walkout for job protection and fair wages. "To re-build our economy and expand the … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee: Statement on Berkeley Post Office Closure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission's decision to dismiss the appeal to sell the Berkeley Post Office: "I am extremely disappointed by the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission's decision to dismiss the appeal. While U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission, rendered the appeal 'premature', I strongly urge the Commission to reconsider … Continue Reading
August 24, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement regarding the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington: "As we celebrate and remember the great moment in our history that was the March on Washington, it is time for us as a nation to commemorate the progress we have made, but also work towards achieving a more perfect union for all. There is still much to be done. "Fifty … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Sudan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Bipartisan Letter to the President of South Sudan to End Violence, Open Access to Humanitarian Aid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Today, Congressional Caucus on Sudan and South Sudan co-chairs Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Reps. Frank Wolf (R-VA), Michael Capuano (D-MA), and Michael McCaul (R-TX) sent a bipartisan letter to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan signed by thirty-two Members of Congress. The letter expressed concern with ongoing events in South Sudan, including the recent violence in the Jonglei state and allegations of … Continue Reading
August 15, 2013
Congresswoman Lee Announces Over $950,000 in Federal Research Grants for the University of California at Berkeley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2013 Contact: Katherine Jolly (510) 763-0370 Oakland, Calif.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced over $950,000 in federal funding for three research projects at the University of California at Berkeley. This funding is part of the National Science Foundation's mission to support research projects in science, technology, and education. "I am so proud to see Berkeley receive this research funding from the National Science Foundation," said … Continue Reading
August 12, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Gathers Over 200 Congressional Democrats to Combat Hunger in America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined with Reps. Fudge, DeLauro, and McGovern to release a letter signed by over 200 Democratic Members of the House of Representatives addressed to Speaker Boehner which expresses deep concern over the funding status of our nation’s seminal anti-hunger program, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and calls for Republican leadership to … Continue Reading
August 06, 2013
Congresswoman Lee Marks 48th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carrie Adams August 6, 2013 PHONE: (202) 225-2661 OAKLAND - Today, Congresswoman Lee marked the 48th anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act. President Lyndon Johnson signed this historic law on August 6, 1965. This law was enacted only after years of those in the civil rights movement marching and in some cases being beaten or dying for the … Continue Reading
August 02, 2013
Congresswoman Lee Touts Economic Benefits of Comprehensive Immigration Reform for California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carrie Adams August 2, 2013 PHONE: 202-225-2661 New Study Finds That Commonsense Reform Will Create Jobs, Spur Growth, Foster Innovation Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee highlighted a new report demonstrating the … Continue Reading
August 02, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Positive July Job Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy gained 162,000 jobs and the overall unemployment rate fell to 7.4% percent in July. With businesses adding 161,000 workers, this marks the 41st consecutive month of private sector job growth: "Today's jobs report shows signs of progress for our our country. … Continue Reading
August 02, 2013
Legislators Urge Secretary Sebelius to Reevaluate Discriminatory Blood Donation Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2013 Contact: Laura Sisemore (Quigley) 202-225-4061 Leah Hunter (Baldwin) 202-224-5653 Lacey Rose (Warren) 202-224-2292 Carrie Adams (Lee) 202-225-2661 Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and U.S. Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting information on the … Continue Reading
August 01, 2013
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Obama to leave no U.S. troops in Afghanistan after 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2013 Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) was joined by Reps. James McGovern (D-MA), Walter Jones (R-NC), John Conyers (D-MI), and Keith Ellison (D-MN) in sending a bipartisan letter to President Obama urging him to lay out a specific plan for withdrawing all U.S. troops by the end of 2014. The letter was written in response to recent media reports that the negotiations with President Karzai over a … Continue Reading