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Rep. Summer Lee

@RepSummerLee

Representing Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. Member of @HouseJudiciary and @EdWorkforceDems.

 Pittsburgh, PA
Joined May 2018
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Western PA — it’s Election Day! Our democracy should belong to the people, not billionaires or special interests. Polls are open until 8pm today so make your voice heard. Find your polling place: pa.gov/services/vote/find-yo…
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Private prison companies are profiting off mass incarceration and Trump's cruel immigration agenda, and now they're pouring millions into Republican campaigns to keep the status quo. This is corruption, and we need to abolish super PACs to fight against it. theappeal.org/private-prison…
Private Prison Companies Are Pouring Money Into GOP Coffers Ahead of Midterms

Private Prison Companies Are Pouring Money Into GOP Coffers Ahead of Midterms

Donald Trump’s second term has been a financial boon to the private prison industry.

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Our elders deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. I was grateful to spend time with Homewood seniors at their annual Harvest Event, sharing a meal and hearing directly from the people who make our community so special.
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Congratulations to AGH nurses on this incredible victory for fair wages, safe staffing, and worker protections. Our nurses show up for us and our families during some of the hardest moments of our lives. They deserve to know that their employers will show up for them, too. UPMC, it's your turn.
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Big Tech is pouring millions into elections to protect its interests in expanding data centers. Our communities deserve a say in what gets built in our backyards, what happens to our water and energy costs, and who benefits. Congress must pass my Abolish Super PACs Act to get money out of politics. nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/po…
Darline Graham Gets Help From the Data Center Industry in South Carolina Senate Race

Darline Graham Gets Help From the Data Center Industry in South Carolina Senate Race

As political fights over artificial intelligence accelerate, there is now a super PAC aligned with the data center industry. Its first bet is on Ms. Graham, a Republican in an unexpectedly tight race.

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Young people aren’t just the future of our democracy. They’re shaping it right now. Thank you to the University of Pittsburgh Student Government for bringing students together for an important conversation about voting rights, civic engagement, and building a democracy that works for everyone
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Representative Summer Lee, wearing a brown suit, speaks during a panel discussion on voter accessibility and youth participation in midterm elections, alongside three other panelists seated at a table displaying the University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board logo.

ALT Representative Summer Lee, wearing a brown suit, speaks during a panel discussion on voter accessibility and youth participation in midterm elections, alongside three other panelists seated at a table displaying the University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board logo.

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Trump is betraying the MAHA movement. More than 80% of Americans want stricter regulation of chemicals, food additives, and pesticides. We need to get corporate and political influence out of the White House and federal agencies. @RepAOC @RepMcGovern @RepSummerLee @RepAdams @chelliepingree @RepCasar
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There is no justice without workers' rights, and there is no progress without organizing. Dolores Huerta spent her life proving that. We honor her legacy by continuing the fight for working people and the communities that too often go unseen. Si, se puede✊🏾
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For 35 years, the Metro-Urban Institute has helped equip faith leaders and community organizers to build a more just world. It was an honor to celebrate that legacy and the people who continue to turn their faith into action for justice, equity, and freedom across our communities.
Rep. Summer Lee, wearing a black pantsuit, poses with several attendees and makes a peace sign at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Metro-Urban Institute.

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Rep. Summer Lee, wearing a black pantsuit and gold jewelry, smiles alongside a man in a light gray pinstripe suit at a networking event.

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Eight years ago today, 11 members of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community were killed in a horrific act of hate. Today, we honor their lives, remember their loved ones, and stand with a community forever changed by this tragedy. May their memories always be a blessing. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their places of worship and communities. May we continue to stand together against antisemitism, xenophobia, and all forms of hate.
Memorial graphic from Congresswoman Summer Lee honoring the 11 victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. The text reads, “May Their Memories Be a Blessing,” followed by the names Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. A candle appears at the bottom over a darkened photograph of a memorial with flowers and tributes outside a building.

ALT Memorial graphic from Congresswoman Summer Lee honoring the 11 victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. The text reads, “May Their Memories Be a Blessing,” followed by the names Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry Rabinowitz, Cecil Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, and Irving Younger. A candle appears at the bottom over a darkened photograph of a memorial with flowers and tributes outside a building.

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The cost of living is too high & Black families across Pittsburgh are feeling the pressure. From rising housing costs to healthcare, working people are being asked to do more with less. I’m grateful to Dr. Asa Lee & Pittsburgh’s Black clergy for making space for this important conversation. Our policies must reflect the realities people are facing every day, & that starts with listening to the communities most impacted.
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Rep. Summer Lee speaks with community members following a meeting in a room with a podium and a cross.

ALT Rep. Summer Lee speaks with community members following a meeting in a room with a podium and a cross.

Rep. Summer Lee and community leaders gather around a table for a roundtable discussion.

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The fight for voting rights is far from over. Disenfranchisement efforts by SCOTUS and Republicans continue to threaten Black representation and undermine the progress we’ve fought so hard for. We cannot afford to sit back while generations of progress are rolled back. We have to keep organizing and fighting. post-gazette.com/news/politi…
Rep. Summer Lee and others see themselves fighting a civil rights battle an earlier generation...

Rep. Summer Lee and others see themselves fighting a civil rights battle an earlier generation...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Summer Lee is living in a different political world than the one she entered almost four years ago when she became the first...

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Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. I’m proud to have helped bring millions in federal funding back to Allegheny County for affordable housing. But building more homes is only part of the solution. We must also strenghten tenants' rights, stop Wall Street investors from buying up our homes, and ensure working families aren't getting priced out.
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It was great to join @SenPisciottano & @RepGoughnour for the 2026 Senior Wellness and Safety Expo in McKeesport. Our seniors deserve access to the resources & support they need to live healthy. Thank you to everyone working to serve our Mon Valley community.
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We’re saying NO to the “permitting reform” deal. Despite broad disgust with data centers & pipelines, the deal guts key laws to accelerate dirty energy projects. It fails to protect us from soaring energy costs & pollution. Congress must reject this gift to Big Oil & Big Tech.
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Trump and Republicans cut Medicaid and refused to extend the ACA tax credits. Now, health insurance premiums are expected to climb again in 2027. Working families cannot keep absorbing higher costs while their paychecks fall behind. We need to lower premiums, protect Medicaid, and make healthcare affordable and accessible for everyone.
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Premiums are expected to skyrocket for the fourth year in a row, and employees will likely pay more when they receive care, too. The increased costs will put an additional squeeze on Americans' already-tight budgets, adding to the nation's affordability crisis. cnn.it/488Apxi
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Allegheny County set the standard and made history with the first county-level paid parental leave policy in the country. This victory reflects the power of organizing and advocacy. No parent should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for their newborn. Now it's time to guarantee paid family and medical leave for every worker, in every county, in every state.
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I met with the Pittsburgh Anti-War Committee to hear from community members calling for an end to the war with Iran. We cannot continue pouring resources into Trump's illegal war that costs innocent lives and billions of taxpayer dollars. No more endless wars.
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Beechview is one of Pittsburgh's most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods that's been shaped and strengthened by generations of immigrants and working families. I was proud to celebrate Casa San Jose’s new Latino Resource and Welcome Center, which will expand access to healthcare, mental health services, and critical resources for immigrant families. Everyone deserves a place where they feel welcome and supported.
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