Press Releases

Rep. Susie Lee Leads Bipartisan Group of Southwest Representatives in Letter to President Biden, Following Proposal Reached by Six Colorado River Basin States

February 1, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) led a bipartisan group of southwest Representatives in a letter to President Biden, calling on the Administration to take federal action to help advance the proposal released Monday by six of the seven Colorado River Basin states. The letter was signed by Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV), Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ), and Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ).

Issues: Water

Rep. Susie Lee Announces More than $1.6 Million in Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Safer Streets Initiative

February 1, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) more than $1.6 Million in funding for RTC’s Community-Driven Regional Safety Action Plan.

Issues: Infrastructure

Congresswoman Susie Lee Announces Nearly $700,000 in Grant Funding for Southern Nevada to Support Mental Health

January 11, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that $680,262 in funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is coming to southern Nevada to support mental health. This funding will come to our communities through Mental Health Awareness Training Grants, which provide funding to states, localities, Tribes, and nonprofits to train teachers, first responders, law enforcement officials, veterans, and others to help prevent mental and behavioral issues from escalating.

Issues: Appropriations Health Care

Congresswoman Lee Sworn-In to Third Term Representing Southern Nevada

January 7, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, after House Republicans failed to elect a speaker for the first four scheduled days of this 118th Congress, Congresswoman Susie Lee was officially sworn-in to represent Nevada’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for a third consecutive term.

Issues: Congress

Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement Marking Two Years Since the January 6th Insurrection

January 6, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:

Issues: Congress

A Tale of Two Congresses: As Chaos Consumes House Republicans, Congresswoman Lee Looks Back on Two Years of Bipartisan Wins

January 5, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement in response to a third day of House Republicans’ failed efforts to elect a speaker and officially begin the work of this 118th Congress:

Issues: Congress

Rep. Lee Votes to Pass Government Funding Legislation, Secures Over $30 Million for Local Projects

December 23, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) voted to pass a bipartisan package of 12 government funding bills, making smart investments in education, health care and mental health care, public safety, national security, veterans’ services, clean energy, western drought resiliency, and lowering the cost of living for all Nevadans.

Issues: Appropriations Congress

Rep. Lee Brings $30+ Million Back Home to Nevada to Support 15 Local Projects

December 22, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that over $30 million in Community Project Funding has been included in this year’s government funding package, with a final House vote expected on Friday. As a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Lee fought for these 15 local projects and secured their inclusion in the 12 individual government funding bills that passed out of the Committee in June.

Issues: Appropriations

Rep. Lee votes to Pass Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act, Supporting Servicemembers and Military Families

December 9, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) voted to pass H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen America's national security, honor the sacrifices of Nevada servicemembers, defend democracies worldwide, and protect health care access for all who serve, no matter where they live.

Rep. Lee, Seven Other Frontliners Endorse Rep. Abigail Spanberger for New Battleground Representative Position in Democratic Leadership

December 1, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Susie Lee's proposal to add a Battleground Leadership Representative to Democratic Leadership passed out of the Democratic Caucus and was adopted into Democratic Caucus Rules for the 118^th Congress. Subsequently, Rep. Lee and seven other Members of Congress who represent battleground districts endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger for the position of Battleground Leadership Representative.