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Barbara Jean Lee ( née Tutt; born July 16, 1946) is an American politician and social worker who has served as a U.S. representative from California since 1998.
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.
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.
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 5, 2024 · That’s what Representative Barbara Lee — a California Democrat vying for the Senate seat held for three decades by Dianne Feinstein — told a television reporter last month about why people...
Feb 15, 2024 · In a standout moment, Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, former mayor of Oakland, discussed a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $50 per hour.
Mar 4, 2024 · A co-chair of the Policy and Steering Committee, she is the highest-ranking Black woman in the House Democratic leadership. She headed the Congressional Black Caucus from 2009 to 2011. In the...
