0
0
Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee

1/6/2025, 1:02 PM

Barbara Lee Congressional Service

Barbara Lee is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of California. Barbara served as a House Representative for the state of California and served a total of 14 terms in congress.

Barbara Lee participated in over 1256 voting sessions, sponsored over 668 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 10571 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Barbara Lee supports policies that promote economic equality, including raising the minimum wage, investing in job training programs, and expanding access to affordable housing.


Agriculture

Liberal

Barbara Lee advocates for sustainable agriculture practices, supporting small family farms, and ensuring fair prices for farmers.


Immigration

Extremely liberal

Barbara Lee is a strong supporter of comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DACA recipients.


Education

Liberal

Barbara Lee believes in investing in public education, increasing access to higher education, and reducing student loan debt.


Energy

Liberal

Barbara Lee advocates for transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, and investing in green technology.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Barbara Lee recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and supports policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural resources, and promote environmental justice.


Healthcare

Liberal

Barbara Lee supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, and advocating for universal healthcare coverage.


Housing

Liberal

Barbara Lee is a proponent of affordable housing initiatives, including increasing funding for affordable housing programs, addressing homelessness, and combating housing discrimination.


Transportation

Liberal

Barbara Lee supports investing in public transportation infrastructure, promoting sustainable transportation options, and reducing traffic congestion.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Barbara Lee is committed to ensuring that veterans receive the care and support they deserve, including access to healthcare, mental health services, and job training programs.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Barbara Lee is a strong advocate for protecting and expanding voting rights, including fighting against voter suppression efforts and supporting measures to increase voter participation.

Contact Barbara Lee

Phone Number

(202) 225-2661


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2470 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
Bill HR 7391February 11, 2026
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7476February 11, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a monthly report on the status of all projects and activities funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7461February 11, 2026
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1048February 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7468February 11, 2026
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Bill HR 7368February 11, 2026
ROUTE Act
Bill HR 6642February 11, 2026
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
Bill HR 7463February 11, 2026
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Bill HRES 1051February 11, 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill HR 6392February 11, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
Bill HRES 99March 8, 2024
RESPECT Resolution
Bill HRES 960February 6, 2024
Supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Bill HRES 904March 8, 2024
Calling for sickle cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 672February 5, 2024
Fully addressing child poverty.
Bill HRES 551December 15, 2023
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day".
Bill HRES 998February 7, 2024
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.
Bill HRES 990March 7, 2024
Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.
Bill HRES 989March 6, 2024
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings.
Bill HRES 971March 14, 2024