Press Releases

Lee Leads Legislation to Expand Child Care and Job Opportunities for Military Families

October 26, 2023

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) and Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the More Child Care and Jobs for Military Families Act to expand child care access and spouse employment opportunities for military families in Nevada and beyond. This bipartisan legislation is a critical step towards increasing quality of life for our servicemembers and strengthening military retention and recruitment.

Issues: Veterans & Military Families

Congresswoman Lee Statement on Election of Extremist, Election-Denying Speaker Mike Johnson

October 25, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released a statement following the election of Mike Johnson as Speaker after 22 days without a Speaker of the House of Representatives:

“After more than three weeks of House Republican chaos bringing our work for the American people to a standstill, the House GOP has given up, caved in, and put extremism over common sense governance.

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman Lee Announces $15 Million to Help Nevada Families Pay Energy Bills

October 24, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to help low-income households pay their energy bills ahead of the winter season. This award is in part funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Lee voted to pass last Congress.

Issues: Energy & Public Lands

Lee, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Residential Energy Permitting and Capitalize on Nevada’s Solar Energy Boom for Homeowners

October 20, 2023

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WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Streamlining Home Installations of New Energies (SHINE) Act. The legislation seeks to streamline local government permitting for rooftop solar and other clean residential energy systems, capitalizing on Nevada’s booming solar industry to help lower energy costs for consumers.

Issues: Climate Economy, Jobs, & Small Businesses Energy & Public Lands

Chart-Topping Common Ground Ranking: Congresswoman Susie Lee Named The Most Bipartisan Member of Congress

October 16, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) has been named a Common Ground Champion on the Common Ground Scorecard for her ongoing efforts to work across party lines in Congress to deliver real results for Nevadans. With a score of 106 out of 100, Congresswoman Lee now holds the highest bipartisan score of any elected office holder, or candidate, in the nation – ranking higher in achieving common ground than any other member of the U.S. House, U.S. Senator, or Governor.

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman Lee Urges Assistance for Americans Seeking to Leave Israel

October 10, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) joined Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for immediate action to ensure the safe evacuation of any American citizens seeking to depart Israel amid the ongoing war.

Congresswoman Lee Statement on Hamas’ Heinous Terrorist Attack Against Israel

October 10, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement condemning Hamas’ deadly terrorist attack on Israel:

Congresswoman Lee Statement Following Unprecedented Republican Vote to Remove House Speaker

October 4, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after House Republicans recessed the floor of the House following a vote to vacate the Office of the Speaker for the first time in American history:

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman Lee Announces $8 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Nevada

October 2, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that more than $8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been awarded to the Nevada Department of Transportation to invest in building a network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Nevada.

Issues: Infrastructure

ICYMI: Lee Leading Efforts to Pay Our Troops, Withhold Pay for Members of Congress, and End the Republican Shutdown Nonsense

September 29, 2023

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In Case You Missed It: Just two days away from a potential federal government shutdown, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) is fighting for common sense in the Capitol, as an extreme Republican House majority threatens to shut down the federal government, implicating numerous government agencies, the tens of thousands of Nevada jobs they support, and Las Vegas’s travel, tourism, and entertainment economy.

Issues: Congress