Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Republican Plan to Further Dismantle the Department of Education and Abandon America’s Students
just want to play soccer with their classmates. Black children in Southern states growing up with fewer voting
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Rep. Summer Lee Statement on 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
basic dignity that every person deserves. Black, brown, indigenous, immigrant, LGBTQ+, disabled, and working-class communities continue
Rep. Summer Lee Introduces Bill to Increase Benefits for Miners Suffering from Black Lung Disease
increase federal benefits for coal miners disabled by black lung disease and ensure those benefits keep pace with … future years. For decades, coal miners suffering from black lung disease and their families have relied on federal
Reps. Lee, Neguse, Sen. Ossoff Reintroduce Right to Vote Act to Establish First-Ever Statutory Right to Vote in Federal Elections
said Congresswoman Summer Lee. “For generations, Black and brown communities, young people, people with disabilities, and working-class
Rep. Summer Lee Joins Rep. Pressley, Congressional Black Caucus Members, Advocates to Demand Reparative Justice Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and advocates for an Equity Week press conference … public safety, hate crime prevention, ending violence against Black women, and protecting the accurate teaching of American history
🔎GOP Plan Revealed for Social Security & Medicare; 9 Signs to Save Moms’ Lives
Moms’ Lives I’m a member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and an original co-sponsor … mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States. Black mothers are disproportionately more likely to experience serious health
Rep. Summer Lee Slams Republican Hearing Targeting Diverse Students, Educators, and Progressive School Districts
administration and Republicans’ attacks on trans children and Black and brown students. Immediately following the press conference … forced court rulings on desegregation so Black children could attend the same schools and have the same quality
Rep. Summer Lee Announces New Position on Powerful House Judiciary Committee
historic weight, placing her among the handful of Black women in history to serve on the committee
ICYMI: What Athletes, Parents, and Coaches Are Reading and Hearing About Deluzio’s New Bill to Ban Private Equity from Youth Sports
multimedia profile how private equity-backed Black Bear Sports Group has capitalized on the youth sports industry … need for legislation to how private equity-backed Black Bear Sports Group forced the oldest youth hockey program
Rep. Summer Lee Calls Out Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality in Education Secretary McMahon Hearing
impact of federal education policy on Black students, underserved communities, and the Department’s responsibility to uphold educational … treated equally in practice. “I asked specifically about Black children, because vague promises about equality are not enough
Bresnahan Hosts VA Secretary Doug Collins for Roundtable with Local Veterans
Kwon Do Centers Owner; Mark Price , Black Diamond American Legion Post 395 Post Commander; John Fronzoni , Black Diamond
VIDEO: Rep. Summer Lee Presses HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on Black Maternal Health
here ) WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 17, 2026 — Today during Black Maternal Health Week, Congresswoman Summer … Trump administration’s attacks on Black maternal health research, community-based maternal health programs, diversity, equity, inclusion
Rep. Summer Lee, Colleagues Slam DHS Response on ICE Use of Foreign Spyware, Vow Continued Oversight
answers. The people most at risk, including immigrants, Black and brown communities, journalists, organizers, and anyone speaking
Bresnahan Champions ADS-B In Amendment, Urges Action to Make Skies Safer
American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The ALERT Act was approved unanimously
On Anniversary of Creation of Department of Labor, Lee, Pressley Unveil Bill to Codify Monthly Publication of Jobs Report, Ensure Accurate Picture of Workforce Stability
fight for policies that truly support workers, including Black women and other communities disproportionately impacted by rising unemployment … Pressley. “With unemployment rates rising—and skyrocketing for Black women—and Trump firing workers when he doesn
I’m AGAINST the War; ‘Claim Your Money’ Can Mean 5 Weeks of 🛒Groceries
table ! Honoring African American trailblazers in Philadelphia During Black History Month, I introduced two pieces of legislation … Philadelphia continues to be at the heart of Black history in the United States. Here to help From
Evans Honors Dr. Constance E. Clayton’s Life and Work, and the Leaders and Activists Who Desegregated Girard College
Philadelphia continues to be at the heart of Black history in the United States’ PHILADELPHIA … Philadelphia continues to be at the heart of Black history in the United States,” Evans said
Rep. Summer Lee Introduces Congressional Gold Medal to Honor Freedom House Ambulance Service
PITTSBURGH, PA – FEBRUARY 20, 2026 — Today during Black History Month, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) , along with … continued impact,” said Rep. Dingell. Staffed primarily by Black residents from Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Freedom House provided
$7.4 Million for 8 Philly Projects; Deadline for Black History Month Showcase
school students in the 3rd Congressional District ! This Black History Month, I'm hosting an oratorical, spoken word
Evans Secures $7.4 Million for 8 Community Projects
foster healing and wholeness in Germantown, a predominantly Black neighborhood. Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology - lipid nanoparticle
At ICE Headquarters and Press Conference, Rep. Summer Lee Reiterates Calls to Abolish ICE and Impeach DHS Secretary Noem
know, what I have learned, especially as a Black woman in America, is that if they come
Rep. Summer Lee Introduces COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act During MLK Records Hearing
domestic political and civil rights organizations, including the Black Panther Party and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which … assassination of Fred Hampton, Chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party. . The COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act would: Require
Rep. Summer Lee, Sen. Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Mandate Civil Rights Offices in Federal Agencies that Manage Artificial Intelligence
make sure AI does not deepen the inequities Black, brown, low-income, and other vulnerable communities already face … recognition technologies have the highest error rates among Black women . If left unchecked, biased algorithms will further exacerbate
Smucker Introduces Debt Solution and Accountability Act
Fund, Bipartisan Policy Center Action, and In the Black (formerly Millennial Debt Foundation). “The full faith and credit … fiscal sanity.” – William Glass, Policy Director, In the Black (formerly Millennial Debt Foundation) Background: In Fiscal Year
Reps. Summer Lee, Joyce Beatty Honor 113th Delta Sigma Theta Founders Day
education, health, economic opportunity, and political power for Black women, Delta women have always met the moment with