Rep. Summer Lee
@repsummerlee.bsky.social
Representing the People of PA’s 12th Congressional District. PA’s first Black US Congresswoman. Breaking cement ceilings. She/her.
Committees: Oversight & Government Reform and Education & Workforce.
Committees: Oversight & Government Reform and Education & Workforce.
Leadership has to look different than it ever has before.
If we want leadership that meets this moment, we need leaders that are responsive to the people and will fight for them.
If we want leadership that meets this moment, we need leaders that are responsive to the people and will fight for them.
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Leadership has to look different than it ever has before.
If we want leadership that meets this moment, we need leaders that are responsive to the people and will fight for them.
If we want leadership that meets this moment, we need leaders that are responsive to the people and will fight for them.
I was grateful to spend time this week in community with @cjaourpower honoring the lives of the late Reps. Raúl Grijalva and Donald McEachin and our environmental justice ancestors who’ve championed this movement before us.
November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I was grateful to spend time this week in community with @cjaourpower honoring the lives of the late Reps. Raúl Grijalva and Donald McEachin and our environmental justice ancestors who’ve championed this movement before us.
We are officially in the longest government shutdown ever—Hasan Piker I are here to let you know what’s going.
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We are officially in the longest government shutdown ever—Hasan Piker I are here to let you know what’s going.
From PA to DC, I've heard from countless folks telling me what SNAP means for them: sending their child to school with lunch, or being able to make a meal after a long shift.
SNAP is not a bargaining chip, and we will keep pushing until the Trump admin fully funds SNAP.
SNAP is not a bargaining chip, and we will keep pushing until the Trump admin fully funds SNAP.
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
From PA to DC, I've heard from countless folks telling me what SNAP means for them: sending their child to school with lunch, or being able to make a meal after a long shift.
SNAP is not a bargaining chip, and we will keep pushing until the Trump admin fully funds SNAP.
SNAP is not a bargaining chip, and we will keep pushing until the Trump admin fully funds SNAP.
Whether or not we have a dictator in the White House is up to us, because the power of the people will always be greater than the people in power.
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Whether or not we have a dictator in the White House is up to us, because the power of the people will always be greater than the people in power.
Rather than partial funding with significant delays, the White House could transfer funds to fully fund SNAP right now.
This is a band-aid for a festering wound that will hurt 42 million people much sooner than this admin will admit.
This is a band-aid for a festering wound that will hurt 42 million people much sooner than this admin will admit.
November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Rather than partial funding with significant delays, the White House could transfer funds to fully fund SNAP right now.
This is a band-aid for a festering wound that will hurt 42 million people much sooner than this admin will admit.
This is a band-aid for a festering wound that will hurt 42 million people much sooner than this admin will admit.
Pennsylvanians deserve healthcare that is affordable, accessible, and meets their needs.
Instead of working towards that for working families, Republicans are manufacturing a healthcare crisis that will jack up insurance costs for thousands of people and kick thousands more off Medicaid entirely.
Instead of working towards that for working families, Republicans are manufacturing a healthcare crisis that will jack up insurance costs for thousands of people and kick thousands more off Medicaid entirely.
November 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Pennsylvanians deserve healthcare that is affordable, accessible, and meets their needs.
Instead of working towards that for working families, Republicans are manufacturing a healthcare crisis that will jack up insurance costs for thousands of people and kick thousands more off Medicaid entirely.
Instead of working towards that for working families, Republicans are manufacturing a healthcare crisis that will jack up insurance costs for thousands of people and kick thousands more off Medicaid entirely.
🚨 A federal court just blocked Trump's attempt to cut off food assistance from 42 million people.
We cannot and will not allow the lifelines we depend on, whether it's SNAP or healthcare or anything else, to be used as bargaining chips.
We cannot and will not allow the lifelines we depend on, whether it's SNAP or healthcare or anything else, to be used as bargaining chips.
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🚨 A federal court just blocked Trump's attempt to cut off food assistance from 42 million people.
We cannot and will not allow the lifelines we depend on, whether it's SNAP or healthcare or anything else, to be used as bargaining chips.
We cannot and will not allow the lifelines we depend on, whether it's SNAP or healthcare or anything else, to be used as bargaining chips.
This is an uncertain and difficult time for many folks in our community.
I joined the Sheraden Community Council Meeting to discuss how the government shutdown will affect residents and ways I'm supporting them.
I joined the Sheraden Community Council Meeting to discuss how the government shutdown will affect residents and ways I'm supporting them.
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This is an uncertain and difficult time for many folks in our community.
I joined the Sheraden Community Council Meeting to discuss how the government shutdown will affect residents and ways I'm supporting them.
I joined the Sheraden Community Council Meeting to discuss how the government shutdown will affect residents and ways I'm supporting them.
If you're a homeowner, renter, or small business owner who was impacted by the Jefferson Apartment fire last month, you may be eligible for a loan from the Small Business Association.
Visit sba.gov/disaster to learn more.
Visit sba.gov/disaster to learn more.
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If you're a homeowner, renter, or small business owner who was impacted by the Jefferson Apartment fire last month, you may be eligible for a loan from the Small Business Association.
Visit sba.gov/disaster to learn more.
Visit sba.gov/disaster to learn more.
For years, food banks have struggled to keep up with rising demand. Now, Republicans are refusing to fund SNAP to support them.
We can fund SNAP, protect healthcare, AND reopen the government. Anything less is a reflection of political unwillingness to support working families.
We can fund SNAP, protect healthcare, AND reopen the government. Anything less is a reflection of political unwillingness to support working families.
October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
For years, food banks have struggled to keep up with rising demand. Now, Republicans are refusing to fund SNAP to support them.
We can fund SNAP, protect healthcare, AND reopen the government. Anything less is a reflection of political unwillingness to support working families.
We can fund SNAP, protect healthcare, AND reopen the government. Anything less is a reflection of political unwillingness to support working families.
Because of the Republican shutdown, SNAP benefits are set to be delayed at the end of the month. I joined Westmoreland Food Bank, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and other local stakeholders to discuss our fight for food security and hear from folks who run these lifelines.
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Because of the Republican shutdown, SNAP benefits are set to be delayed at the end of the month. I joined Westmoreland Food Bank, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, and other local stakeholders to discuss our fight for food security and hear from folks who run these lifelines.
7 years ago, 11 beloved community members were killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. We stand with the victims' families, the Jewish community in Western PA, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
7 years ago, 11 beloved community members were killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. We stand with the victims' families, the Jewish community in Western PA, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence.
I'm grateful to Brentwood Park for inviting me to tour their Civic and Recreation Center. Their efforts to make their municipal ball fields ADA accessible are fundamental to building a community that is inclusive for everyone.
October 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I'm grateful to Brentwood Park for inviting me to tour their Civic and Recreation Center. Their efforts to make their municipal ball fields ADA accessible are fundamental to building a community that is inclusive for everyone.
It's not enough to say we don't want Trump––we have to decide what we want, what type of country we want to build, and who we want to build it for.
We are not hopeless and we are not helpless.
We are not hopeless and we are not helpless.
October 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It's not enough to say we don't want Trump––we have to decide what we want, what type of country we want to build, and who we want to build it for.
We are not hopeless and we are not helpless.
We are not hopeless and we are not helpless.
While Republicans refuse to show up to work to reopen the government and ensure our seniors get care, I visited the McKeesport Senior Wellness and Safety Expo held by @senpisciottano.com and @repgoughnour.bsky.social to make sure PA seniors have the resources and support they need.
October 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
While Republicans refuse to show up to work to reopen the government and ensure our seniors get care, I visited the McKeesport Senior Wellness and Safety Expo held by @senpisciottano.com and @repgoughnour.bsky.social to make sure PA seniors have the resources and support they need.
Every day the Republican shutdown drags on, the harm to Pennsylvania families grows.
I joined my fellow PA House Democrats in urging our Republican colleagues to call on Speaker Johnson to bring us back into session, reopen the government, & protect healthcare for Pennsylvanians.
I joined my fellow PA House Democrats in urging our Republican colleagues to call on Speaker Johnson to bring us back into session, reopen the government, & protect healthcare for Pennsylvanians.
October 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Every day the Republican shutdown drags on, the harm to Pennsylvania families grows.
I joined my fellow PA House Democrats in urging our Republican colleagues to call on Speaker Johnson to bring us back into session, reopen the government, & protect healthcare for Pennsylvanians.
I joined my fellow PA House Democrats in urging our Republican colleagues to call on Speaker Johnson to bring us back into session, reopen the government, & protect healthcare for Pennsylvanians.
Pittsburgh came together last weekend to remind the wannabe dictators that there are no kings in America.
Grateful to the folks who organized, mobilized, and who are going to continue to keep our communities informed and engaged in the fight against fascism.
Grateful to the folks who organized, mobilized, and who are going to continue to keep our communities informed and engaged in the fight against fascism.
October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Pittsburgh came together last weekend to remind the wannabe dictators that there are no kings in America.
Grateful to the folks who organized, mobilized, and who are going to continue to keep our communities informed and engaged in the fight against fascism.
Grateful to the folks who organized, mobilized, and who are going to continue to keep our communities informed and engaged in the fight against fascism.
With an increase in ICE detentions, more people in custody are at risk. In past shutdowns, the Bureau of Prisons has subjected incarcerated people to prolonged lockdowns, like solitary confinement, without the care they need.
I wrote to the BOP to demand answers on how they're keeping folks safe.
I wrote to the BOP to demand answers on how they're keeping folks safe.
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
With an increase in ICE detentions, more people in custody are at risk. In past shutdowns, the Bureau of Prisons has subjected incarcerated people to prolonged lockdowns, like solitary confinement, without the care they need.
I wrote to the BOP to demand answers on how they're keeping folks safe.
I wrote to the BOP to demand answers on how they're keeping folks safe.
We need more people in the movement against dictators and oligarchy.
October 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
We need more people in the movement against dictators and oligarchy.
Republicans' cuts to Medicaid will hurt all of us, especially marginalized & vulnerable folks.
I visited the Hilltop Community Health Center to hear directly from providers about how these cuts & the Republican shutdown will force them to reduce their services & leave people without care.
I visited the Hilltop Community Health Center to hear directly from providers about how these cuts & the Republican shutdown will force them to reduce their services & leave people without care.
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Republicans' cuts to Medicaid will hurt all of us, especially marginalized & vulnerable folks.
I visited the Hilltop Community Health Center to hear directly from providers about how these cuts & the Republican shutdown will force them to reduce their services & leave people without care.
I visited the Hilltop Community Health Center to hear directly from providers about how these cuts & the Republican shutdown will force them to reduce their services & leave people without care.
Trump is putting the People's House up for sale, allowing billionaires and corporations to buy access and use their money to destroy the East Wing.
Corruption in plain sight.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Corruption in plain sight.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trump is putting the People's House up for sale, allowing billionaires and corporations to buy access and use their money to destroy the East Wing.
Corruption in plain sight.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Corruption in plain sight.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We don't have to compromise on programs like SNAP and affordable healthcare that working people rely on.
We can reopen the government AND protect these resources at the same time. Republicans need to bring us back in session and come to the negotiating table.
We can reopen the government AND protect these resources at the same time. Republicans need to bring us back in session and come to the negotiating table.
October 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We don't have to compromise on programs like SNAP and affordable healthcare that working people rely on.
We can reopen the government AND protect these resources at the same time. Republicans need to bring us back in session and come to the negotiating table.
We can reopen the government AND protect these resources at the same time. Republicans need to bring us back in session and come to the negotiating table.
Arizonans in Rep-elect Grijalva's district deserve a voice in Congress. Speaker Johnson's refusal to swear her in is outrageous, undemocratic, and deprives over 800,000 people representation.
Swear her in, now.
Swear her in, now.
October 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Arizonans in Rep-elect Grijalva's district deserve a voice in Congress. Speaker Johnson's refusal to swear her in is outrageous, undemocratic, and deprives over 800,000 people representation.
Swear her in, now.
Swear her in, now.
In Pittsburgh, we aren't sitting back and letting other people shape our futures.
We're standing up and saying no kings, no oligarchs, no racism or oppression, because the world is ours to shape and we'll fight for the country that we want.
We're standing up and saying no kings, no oligarchs, no racism or oppression, because the world is ours to shape and we'll fight for the country that we want.
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In Pittsburgh, we aren't sitting back and letting other people shape our futures.
We're standing up and saying no kings, no oligarchs, no racism or oppression, because the world is ours to shape and we'll fight for the country that we want.
We're standing up and saying no kings, no oligarchs, no racism or oppression, because the world is ours to shape and we'll fight for the country that we want.