Summer Lee

Democrats are following the Biden administration's lead, implementing practical reforms that add efficiency and dignity to the intake process.

Republicans have chosen to turn their backs on immigrants, demonizing them as criminals and drug smugglers.

Democrats are seeking out root causes, focusing on the facts, and advocating for solutions that treat migrants with the respect, dignity, and compassion that recognizes their innate humanity and value.

Comprehensive immigration reform that expands the pathways for migration and treats migrants with dignity is one of the most important issues that facing our Nation.

The Biden administration is working to reunite hundreds of families who remain separated years after the Trump administration took children from their parents at the border--a policy that will be a permanent stain on our country's…

This isn't about oppression. It is about public safety. This isn't about censorship. It is about protecting our democracy from misinformation.

Later today, I am introducing a bill with Mr. Bowman, and with the vast majority of the Democrats on this committee to do just that, the American Teacher Act.

Last night during his State of the Union address President Biden said let us give public school teachers a raise. They deserve a raise.

Customs and Border Patrol plays an important role in our National Security, and we appreciate that fentanyl and other threats to our country are being addressed.

We are a Nation of laws. We have an obligation to enforce our laws, to secure our borders, and to keep our community safe.

We have an obligation to take action to protect our communities.

The crisis and lawlessness at our southern border is endangering every American community.

The reality is we have a broken immigration system because Republicans want us to.

As Democrats, we must refuse to adopt illegal and ineffective solutions to this complex, longstanding crisis.

Our words have power. I want to remind our Committee of that. Our words have consequences.

The pandemic relief was literally the difference between life and death for my community.

This isn't just politics for me.

I've called for a Federal investigation, so the Nation never experiences 77 minutes ever again.

Ban the assault weapons, to make the Federal--make the laws that are red flag Federal laws...

Leave not in despair. Leave with hope.

Of course, I indicate, how can we not ban assault weapons?

I'd much rather err on the side of saving a life and fight racism than to suggest that the universal background check is going to impact communities of color negatively.

I believe we should call for a Federal investigation of the actions of law enforcement in Uvalde.

America is never going to be whole again if you continue to let this happen.

I can't even explain to you how it felt looking at my sister laying in her coffin.