Press Releases
Oct 2, 2012
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Honored as 2012 Champion for Children
Congresswoman Lee is recognized by First Focus Campaign for Children as a 2012 Champion for Children.
Sep 27, 2012
Barbara Lee Statement on National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Congresswoman Barbara Lee issues a statement in observance of National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Sep 26, 2012
Two Oakland Drug Treatment Programs to Receive a Total of $1 million in HHS Grant Funding
Congresswoman Barbara Lee announces that two Oakland health agencies that provide services throughout the Bay Area will receive a total of $1 million in funding through the Health and Human Services Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grants.
Sep 25, 2012
Congresswoman Lee Fights Voter Suppression Efforts by Preparing California's Voters for Election Day
Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins hundreds of East Bay residents and local policymakers to ensure that everyone has their voice heard this fall.
Sep 21, 2012
Trailblazing African American Marines honored with Congressional Gold Medal in Oakland
Congresswoman Barbara Lee honors two former members of the Montford Point Marines, a group of African American servicemen who broke the last color barrier in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Sep 21, 2012
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Seeks Defense Budget Transparency With Latest Bill
Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduces the "Audit the Pentagon Act of 2012" for increased fiscal transparency and accountability in the defense budget.
Sep 19, 2012
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Announces $14.9 Million in Federal Grant Funding for Regional Job Training for Workers Displaced by Foreign Trade
Congresswoman Lee announces that a consortium of 10 East Bay community colleges, which includes Merritt College, Laney College, and Berkeley City College.
Sep 19, 2012
Congresswoman Lee Statement on Women's Issues Scorecard
Congresswoman Barbara Lee releases a statement following the release of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce report underlining the war on women being waged by House Republicans.
Sep 14, 2012
Barbara Lee Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Congresswoman Barbara Lee issues a statement in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from September 15 to October 15.
Sep 12, 2012
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for Urgent Response to Poverty Crisis
Congresswoman Lee issues a response to the figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau showing 46.2 million Americans living in poverty.
