Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement upon the release of the Department of Labor’s November Jobs Report.
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), along with Progressive Caucus members Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL), and Rep.
Washington, DC – Congresswomen Lee and Ros-Lehtinen released the following statement in response to the DoD’s “Report to Congressional Defense Committees on Department of Defense Personnel Policies Regarding Members of the Armed Forces with HIV or Hepatitis B”:
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Lee released this statement on the grand jury verdict in the case of the murder of Eric Garner:
“My heart continues to go out to Eric Garner’s family and community.
I am, like so many others, outraged by today's verdict. The Department of Justice should act immediately to investigate this tragedy and ensure justice is done.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference bill:
“While I am pleased to see bicameral and bipartisan cooperation and certainly support several elements of the bill, I have grave concerns about the conference report.
Washington, DC – On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the founding co-chair of the bi-partisan, bi-cameral Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, released this statement:
“As we commemorate World AIDS Day, we pause to both remember those lost to this pandemic and to look toward the goal of an AIDS-free generation.
Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Lee released this statement on the grand jury verdict in the case of Darren Wilson:
“My heart continues to go out to Michael Brown’s family and community.
I am beyond disappointed in today's verdict.
Like everyone in our community, I am devastated by the senseless murder of yet another young black man.
Oakland, CA – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement on news that negotiators from P5+1 and Iran reached a deal to extend nuclear talks for three months:
Congresswoman Lee released this statement on the newly approved guidelines for a broadened role for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
"After more than a decade of open-ended war, I am deeply troubled to see the Administration expanding the role of U.S. servicemen and women in Afghanistan.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement on Mayor Marion Barry's life and legacy.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mayor Barry. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
I had the honor of knowing and working with Mayor Barry for many years, as a Member of Congress and as a Congressional staffer.