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Congresswoman Lee proudly represents California's 12th Congressional District in Congress, where she works to expand economic opportunity, empower everyday families and encourage global peace.
Barbara Jean Lee (née Tutt; born July 16, 1946) is an American politician and social worker who has been serving as a U.S. representative from California since 1998.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee has been representing California’s 12th District (formerly 13th) since 1998. She is the highest ranking African American woman appointed to Democratic Leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the Policy and Steering Committee.
Mar 10, 2024 · Rep. Barbara Lee’s defeat in the U.S. Senate primary was disappointing to a close-knit California sisterhood. But all is not lost.
Nov 5, 2013 · In 1998, she became the first woman to represent the State of California’s then-9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2009 to 2011.
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Barbara Lee helped elect 208 women in 37 states. Her reach is nationwide. She helped elect the first woman Vice President of the United States, as well as every sitting Democratic woman Governor and U.S. Senator.
Congresswoman Lee is the highest ranking Woman of Color in Democratic Leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the Policy and Steering Committee. As Co-Chair, Rep. Lee works to ensure that committees reflect the diversity, dynamism, and integrity of the Democratic Caucus.
Barbara Lee, the Representative from California - in Congress from 2023 through Present
Feb 21, 2023 · Ms. Lee, the sole member of Congress to oppose a broad war authorization after the Sept. 11 attacks, is joining the race for Senator Dianne Feinstein’s seat.