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February 19, 2021

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WASHINGTON – In her second hearing as member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) examined the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.


February 19, 2021

ICYMI: Rep. Susie Lee Hosts Facebook Live with Local Nevada Teachers to Discuss Black History Month

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February 17, 2021

LAS VEGAS – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered non-profit organization, has granted $450,000 in funding to local organization Nevada HAND, which provides affordable housing for Nevada seniors and working families. This grant funding will support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize and sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs.


February 12, 2021

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) co-sponsored the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act, introduced by Rep. Cindy Axne (Iowa-03), which would provide additional financial relief to Americans who have been unemployed during this unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Those affected would be able to temporarily exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for tax year 2020.


February 11, 2021

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LAS VEGAS – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) hosted a Facebook Live virtual briefing with Emma Sanchez, District Liaison, IRS Legislative Affairs, to answer constituents' questions about Economic Impact Payments, more commonly known as stimulus checks, as well as questions about the upcoming 2021 tax season.


February 9, 2021

LAS VEGAS – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has granted over $2 million in funding for FirstMed Health and Wellness Centers in southern Nevada. This grant will go toward FirstMed's Community Health Center (CHC) efforts on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, treating and serving Nevadans largely from underserved and vulnerable communities.


February 5, 2021

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) helped pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would expand access to high-quality, federally funded Registered Apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships. Investing in Registered Apprenticeships, and workforce development as a whole, has been a top priority for Rep. Lee throughout her time in Congress. Rep.


February 5, 2021

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to urge her colleagues in Congress to come together to provide funding for vaccine distribution. In her remarks, Rep. Lee highlighted the temporary vaccine site she worked to establish in Laughlin with Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft.