Press Releases

Reps. Lee, Stansbury, Lesko Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Colorado River Basin Voluntary Water Conservation Program to Improve Western Water Security

October 12, 2022

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WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representatives Susie Lee (Nev.-03), Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01), and Debbie Lesko (Ariz.-08), along with Reps. Joe Neguse (Colo.-02), Dina Titus (Nev.-01), Jason Crow (Colo.-06), and Diana DeGette (Colo.-01) introduced the Colorado River Basin Conservation Act.

Issues: Water

Rep. Lee’s MOBILE Health Care Act Passes the House, Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed into Law

September 29, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee’s bipartisan MOBILE Health Care Act passed out of the House and now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Rep. Lee (D-NV), a longtime champion for expanded access to health care, introduced the MOBILE Health Care Act with Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC).

Issues: Health Care

Rep. Lee Votes to Pass Comprehensive Mental Health Legislation

September 29, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee voted to pass the Mental Health Matters Act (H.R. 7780), a comprehensive proposal to confront America’s ongoing mental health crisis and help students, families, and educators thrive. The proposal takes steps to support the behavioral health of children and school staff, strengthen school-based behavioral health care, and improve coverage of mental health and substance use disorder care for workers and families.

Issues: Health Care

Rep. Lee Applauds Department of Health and Human Services Investment of Over $16.7 Million in Grant Funding to Strengthen Opioid Response Programs in Nevada

September 23, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) applauded the announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services that it has awarded $16,723,421 in fiscal year 2022 State Opioid Response Grant funding to the state of Nevada to support its opioid response programs.

Issues: Health Care

Rep. Susie Lee Votes to Pass Slate of Public Safety Bills, Including Her Invest to Protect Act

September 22, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting to pass four public safety bills, including her Invest to Protect Act, which would provide funding for police departments with strained resources to invest in recruiting, training, equipment, mental health support and other priorities.

Rep. Lee Applauds Department of Interior Investment of Over $5.9 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience in Nevada

September 21, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) applauded Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau's announcement that the Department of the Interior (DOI) will invest more than $5.9 million in FY22 funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Nevada to support wildfire resiliency projects on 14,655 acres of land across the state.

Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. Michelle Steel Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Solidify Sanctions Against Iran

September 15, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Susie Lee (D-NV) and Michelle Steel (R-CA) led 17 of their House colleagues to introduce the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) to make the sanctions authority established by the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent. The bill is a companion to Senate legislation introduced by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The provisions of 1996 Act are set to expire in 2026.

U.S. Rep. Susie Lee walks with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland

Rep. Susie Lee Joins Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Tribal Leaders at Avi Kwa Ame

September 7, 2022

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LAS VEGAS – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) joined Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Tribal leaders, and local community leaders to tour the proposed national monument site at Avi Kwa Ame. In January, Rep. Lee sent a letter to Sec. Haaland encouraging the administration to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument and inviting her to tour the proposed monument site.

Rep. Lee Announces Over $2.1 Million Grant for Southern Nevada Health District to Expand HIV Prevention and Treatment Efforts

August 17, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded Southern Nevada Health District $2,144,080 in grant funding from its Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative.

Issues: Health Care

Rep. Lee Announces Over $6.7 Million Grant to Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Create Energy Efficient Bus Fleet

August 16, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) a $6,737,042 grant under its Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

Issues: Infrastructure