Press Releases

Barbara Lee Announces Two Department of Transportation Grants Totaling $10.8 Million to Benefit East Bay Commuters

Congresswoman Barbara Lee announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award two grants totaling $10.8 million to fund to fund AC Transit's farebox system replacement project and improving BART's regional real-time transit information

Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bi-Partisan Resolution Calling for Continued International Cooperation to Combat HIV/AIDS

Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduces a House resolution expressing support for continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS.

Barbara Lee Stands with the American People and Votes Against the Repeal of Health Reform

Congresswoman Barbara Lee stood with the American people and voted against the repeal of healthcare reform which is already protecting patients and improving healthcare for millions of seniors and families.

Lee Statement on June Jobs Report: GOP Obstruction Costing Jobs

Congresswoman Lee issues a statement in response to the figures released by the Department of Labor showing no change in the unemployment rate of 8.2 percent.

Democrats to Walk Out on Partisan Attempt to Hold Attorney General Eric Holder in Contempt

Congresswoman Lee joined members of the Congressional Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific American and Progressive Caucuses as well as other members of Congress who walked off the Floor of the House instead of voting on the partisan effort to hold Attorney Gen

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Announces DOL Grant for the Oakland Private Industry Council

Congresswoman Barbara Lee announces that the Oakland Private Industry Council (PIC) has been selected to receive $709,272 in funding from the Department of Labor (DOL) to provide workforce-development assistance for adult and youth ex-offenders.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

Congresswoman Barbara Lee releases a statement after the Supreme Court ruled the Affordable Care Act constitutional.

Barbara Lee Observes National HIV Testing Day, Gets Tested with Members of Congress

Lee Statement in Opposition to House Contempt Vote on Attorney General Holder

Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued a statement in response to House GOP leadership announcing a vote to hold U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Honors Montford Point Marines at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Congresswoman Lee's statement in honor of the Montford Point Marines, who were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service.