Press Releases

Congresswoman Lee Announces Nearly $7 Million Investment to Hire, Train, and Retain Local Firefighters

December 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that southern Nevada received nearly $7 million in federal funding to support firefighter recruitment and retention through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.

Issues: Appropriations

Congresswoman Lee at the PROTECT Act press event.

Amid President’s Threats to Resume Nuclear Testing, Lee Highlights Bill to Expand Health Care for Victims of Toxic Radiation Exposure at Nevada Nuclear Test Sites

November 25, 2025

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Sergeant David Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, and Jennifer Page, who lost her mother, father, and grandfather to radiation exposure, to discuss her bipartisan bill to expand health care for veterans who have suffered from exposure to radiation and toxic materials as a result of nuclear testing in Nevada.

Issues: Veterans & Military Families

Lee, Horsford, Titus Demand Congressional Briefings and Oversight of Any Explosive Nuclear Testing

November 24, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led a letter with Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) demanding the Trump administration take steps to bring transparency and accountability to their stated plans to renew explosive nuclear testing.

Issues: Veterans & Military Families

Lee, Ciscomani Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Western Large-Scale Water Recycling Efforts

November 20, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced the bipartisan Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act to extend a federal grant program for large-scale water recycling projects in the Colorado River Basin and throughout the West.

Issues: Water

Lee Leads Bipartisan Effort to Properly Fund Pediatric Cancer Research

November 19, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act of 2025, landmark legislation ensuring that federal cancer research dollars dedicated to pediatric cancer are aligned with the percentage of Americans under 18.

Issues: Health Care

ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Urges Senate Leaders to Include the House in Negotiations to Lower Health Care Costs

November 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined a bipartisan group of 32 representatives in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to include House members in negotiations ahead of the promised vote in December to address the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

Issues: Health Care

Congresswoman Lee Announces She Will Vote No on Bill that Fails to Address Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

November 12, 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement announcing she will vote against legislation that fails to address skyrocketing health care costs for millions of Americans:

ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee, Veterans Discuss Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Veterans Find Jobs

November 10, 2025

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Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) visited Strike Solutions, a woman veteran owned small business in Summerlin, to discuss her Hire Student Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide tax incentives to businesses who hire student veterans for paid internships, part-time or full-time roles.

Issues: Economy, Jobs, & Small Businesses Students & Education Veterans & Military Families

Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests

November 7, 2025

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Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act. The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear tests in Nevada or anywhere else in the country without Congressional authorization, comes amid President Trump’s recently announced intention to test weapons for the first time in over three decades.

Issues: Veterans & Military Families

Congresswoman Lee Statement on Longest Government Shutdown in American History

November 5, 2025

Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as the ongoing federal government shutdown surpassed the record for longest shutdown in American history:

“Today, the ongoing federal government shutdown became the longest in American history.