Press Releases
Washington, DC – The co-chairs of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus issued these statements marking National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee recently spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives against arming Syrian rebel groups.
“I am totally disappointed that the debate on something that could have such broad implications on the United States’ national security and the region is being included as an amendment to the Continuing Resolution (CR).
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congressman Mike Honda introduced the INVEST (Incentives for our Nation’s Veterans in Energy Sustainability Technologies) Act. The legislation would provide a tax credit to renewable energy sector companies that hire veterans.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement in response to newly reported U.S. poverty rates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement marking the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women’s Act, which was signed into law this week in 1994 by President Bill Clinton.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Lee released this statement following President Obama’s address to the nation regarding the Administration’s strategy to combat ISIS:
“Today, the President laid out his comprehensive strategy to “degrade and ultimately destroy” ISIS and his case for the expansion of military action in Iraq and Syria.
Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 142,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.1 percent. With businesses adding 134,000 jobs, this marks the 54th consecutive month of private sector job growth.
Oakland, CA – Today, Congresswoman Lee joined by Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson hosted a Bay Area Commerce and Trade Delegation forum. The forum was designed to create jobs and economic growth in the East Bay by connecting businesses with opportunities in Africa
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement today in support of low-wage fast food workers who participated in a nationwide strike for job protections and fair wages:
“I applaud the action taken by thousands of workers around the country that are standing up for a living wage and the right to unionize.
Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Lee offered the following statement marking the Labor Day holiday:
"Today, American workers are the most productive labor force in world history. Yet despite phenomenal advances in manufacturing, technology and efficiency, wages have remained stagnant.