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Lee, Summer L.

Lee, Summer L.

Serving since 2011 (112th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

2437 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3812

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About

Summer L. Lee is a Democratic Representative from Pennsylvania's 12th District and the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress.

Background

Summer Lee was born on November 26, 1987. Before her election to public office, she worked as a social activist. Her education and professional history prior to her political career are not further detailed in the provided records.

Political career

Summer Lee served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 34th district from 2019 to 2022. She was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023 to represent Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress. While she is a member of the Democratic Party, she is a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Current focus

Lee, Summer L. represents the 12th congressional district of PA in the U.S. House. Lee, Summer L. is the ranking member of the Federal Law Enforcement. They also serve on the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education and the Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. They have sponsored 39 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8484; H.R. 8303; H.Res. 1119.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

40

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

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