Press Releases
Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has granted nearly $7 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to the College of Southern Nevada. The grant will help to fund a new training facility, the Westside Workforce Education & Training Center.
“This grant will lead to good more good-paying jobs in Nevada,” said Rep Lee. “As we navigate our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must ensure that we are investing in the long-term health of the Nevada economy. This pandemic has hit Nevada harder than most states, and I’ll continue to work day in and day out to ensure our state has the support it needs from our federal government.”
Rep. Susie Lee Helps Pass House Budget Resolution Laying Groundwork for COVID Relief for Nevada Families
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H. Con. Res. 11 to provide Congress with the option to use a measure known as budget reconciliation to provide critical COVID relief to Nevada families.
Rep. Lee, Sen. Van Hollen Introduce Keep Our PACT Act to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Bill is Supported by More Than 30 Education, Civil Rights, and Disability Rights Organizations
Keep Our PACT Act is First Bill Introduced by Rep. Lee in 117th Congress, as Rep. Lee Continues to Prioritize Public Education
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H. Con. Res. 11 to provide Congress with the option to use a measure known as budget reconciliation to provide critical COVID relief to Nevada families.
Las Vegas, Nev. – The U.S. House of Representatives, including U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump for inciting an insurrection against the United States government. Rep. Lee released the following statement:
“Today, I voted to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting a violent attack against the United States government. The insurrection on January 6th was in large part due to Donald Trump’s constant barrage of lies, conspiracy theories, and calls to his supporters to literally fight back against unfounded claims of election fraud. Today we took the first step to ensure he is held accountable for his actions.
Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement on the passing of Sheldon Adelson:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep Susie Lee (Nev-03) released the following statement:
“President Trump’s primary duty is to protect the American people. Not only did he fail to uphold that duty yesterday, he actively incited the attack on lawmakers in the Capitol and on our democracy itself. For that, he deserves to be removed from office, whether by invoking the 25th Amendment, impeachment, or resignation. While I fully support his removal, without broad bipartisan support, the likelihood of removing Donald Trump from office in the next 13 days is extremely low. Especially after the political theater that consumed the Electoral College certification process in Congress, we owe it to our constituents to be honest.
Washington, D.C. – In the wake of violent extremists storming and attacking the Capitol building, Congress certified the 2020 Electoral College Results that determined Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the United States.
Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) released the following statement:
“We will never forget this day. Violent extremists, fueled by the dangerous rhetoric of public officials and conspiracy peddlers, attempted to overthrow our most hallowed democratic institution. But the moments that followed their failed, thuggish insurrection showed the unbreakable resolve of American democracy.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03), appeared on Fox News with Mike Emanuel to discuss coronavirus relief, the upcoming electoral college certification on Jan. 6th, and how to best bring Democrats and Republicans together in the incoming 117th Congress.
The following are excerpts from the interview, which can be watched in full HERE: