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by Kevin Sheridan

KLAS: Las Vegas food banks feeling strain of lapse in SNAP funding

“Just this year, President Trump’s own NNSA Administrator explicitly stated that we do not need to conduct explosive nuclear testing. Rather than trusting the science and listening to the experts, including those at the Nevada National Security Sites, Donald Trump wants to perform dangerous, unnecessary tests to impress his buddies, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “Nevada knows all too well the lasting consequences of nuclear testing. I won’t allow innocent Nevadans to pay the price for this president’s nuclear saber-rattling.”

Issues: Public Safety & Law Enforcement Veterans & Military Families

November 3, 2025

by Joshua Peguero

Congresswoman Susie Lee Joins Emergency Food Distribution to Support Southern Nevadans Impacted by the Republican Government Shutdown

“I just want you to see the human toll that this cruel decision has on these people who, one, have to go to work. They have to get their kids to school. They might have sick parents at home, and now they’re waiting in food lines,” Lee said.

Congresswoman Lee talks to constituent at The Just One Project food distribution center.

November 3, 2025

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Are Nevada members of Congress getting paid during the shutdown?

Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) visited The Just One Project (TJOP) headquarters to help distribute food and talk to Nevadans who are impacted by disruptions to November SNAP benefits. As the Republican shutdown drags on and the Trump Administration refuses to fully fund SNAP, Congresswoman Lee is supporting emergency food distribution efforts to ensure no one goes hungry.

Rep. Susie Lee speaks during a press conference and celebration event, hosted by Opportunity 180, at Vegas Vista Academy

October 31, 2025

by Ricardo Torres-Cortez

Congresswoman Lee Slams Trump Administration for Cutting Off SNAP Benefits as Court Rules the Administration’s Withholding of SNAP Funds Illegal

“Members of Congress should play by the same rules as the people they represent. If federal employees aren’t getting paid because of this Republican shutdown, Members of Congress shouldn’t either,” Lee said in a statement. “Meanwhile, the President is tweeting about his new marble bathroom while 495,000 Nevadans are at risk of going hungry because of his decisions.”

Issues: Congress

October 31, 2025

Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Over $50 Million Federal Investment to Expand Educational Opportunities for Nevada Students

Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement today after Judge John J. McConnell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, ruled that the Trump administration must use over $5 billion in Congressionally appropriated emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure SNAP recipients continue receiving benefits during the Republican-led government shutdown.

October 29, 2025

At Roundtable, Congresswoman Lee, Southern Nevadans Share Devastating Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, at Vegas Vista Academy, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Opportunity 180 to announce a $13,994,986 grant awarded by the Department of Education to create 15,390 high-quality seats at 27 new, expanding, and replicating schools in the first year of a five-year project.

Issues: Students & Education

Rep. Susie Lee and attendees of health care roundtable

October 24, 2025

Congresswoman Lee, Health Leaders Discuss Risks of Health Care Cuts, Rising Costs

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined local families, health care providers, and advocates to highlight how the looming expiration of ACA tax credits would continue to raise costs, hurt families, and destroy jobs in southern Nevada.

Issues: Health Care

Rep. Susie Lee and Randy Smith speak during a news conference

October 16, 2025

City Cast Las Vegas: Why Rep. Susie Lee Says This Shutdown Is Different — And Worse

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, at a local Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Southern Nevada Community Health Centers CEO Randy Smith to discuss the importance of ensuring southern Nevadans can afford and access high-quality health care.

Issues: Health Care

October 16, 2025

by City Cast Las Vegas