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Barbara Lee

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Barbara Jean Lee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive stance on various issues, including gun control, healthcare, and social justice. Lee has been a prominent voice in Congress, advocating for policies that address inequality and promote peace.

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Feb 7, 2022

We will go to another fighter who has just come here from the great State of Ohio, who has a remarkable record fighting for voting rights and justice and is a woman who serves her community in ways that every Member of Congress should…

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Feb 7, 2022

First of all, I would like to thank our Congressional Black Caucus chair, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, for her tremendous leadership and for giving us this Special Order hour on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus to honor my mentor…

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Dec 14, 2021

Whether in the Halls of Congress, our districts, or across the world, we will not tolerate Islamophobia. We know what it is. We must work together to end this bigotry. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 5665. Mr…

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Dec 2, 2021

Let me first thank our chair, Congresswoman DeLauro, for yielding and for her tremendous leadership throughout this overall process because, I tell you, this continuing resolution, it really should not be necessary. We have had ample time…

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Dec 2, 2021

These investments, along with other important investments in housing, jobs, and community investment, are on hold until we complete our work for fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills. So we must not shrink from our global responsibility…

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Dec 1, 2021

Today the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This case is the first time in 50 years that the Court is hearing a case that directly challenges Roe v. Wade. Half of the States…

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Nov 17, 2021

I thank Congresswoman Speier for her leadership as well as Chairman Deutch and the Speaker for bringing this with urgency. Representative Gosar used taxpayer-funded resources to publicize a cartoon of him killing one of our House…

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Sep 30, 2021

I thank Chair DeLauro for her tremendous leadership, as well as our Speaker, for ensuring that our government stays open and responds to key emergencies here at home and abroad. It is really a shame that we have to vote on this measure…

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Sep 23, 2021

Today, we will vote on my amendment, Lee 41, to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act to reduce from this year's bill egregious Pentagon budget increases that were added during the committee markup. Our amendment will reduce no less…

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Sep 21, 2021

We not only have a moral responsibility to provide safe harbor for vulnerable Afghans who fear for their lives but also to provide humanitarian assistance to those suffering inside Afghanistan. At least 18.4 million people in Afghanistan…

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Sep 21, 2021

On roll call vote 263, I was not present because I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 667. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 8, 117TH CONGRESS…

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Aug 24, 2021

I thank Chairman Nadler for yielding. I thank Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Whip Clyburn, and so many Members for their leadership in keeping our eyes on the prize. Now, the Supreme Court gutted critical protections of…

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