U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 12th District
Summer L. Lee
Position · −0.45
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Committees
- Education and Workforce · Judiciary
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics · Education · Labor and Employment
- Age
- 38
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Lee has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Education and Workforce · 14th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 19th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Lee’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Lee’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Lee breaks with Democrats
MethodLee has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Lee broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Ratepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · The bill requires state utility regulators and nonregulated utilities to consider implementing a standard to hold certain large-load…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/01/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/20/26 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/15/26 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Lee is saying
All 15 statements and posts-
Urged UPMC to bargain in good faith with nearly 900 healthcare workers seeking first union contract.
“For approximately eight months, nearly 900 health care professionals at UPMC Magee have been negotiating for a contract that reflects the critical role they play in caring for patients and families throughout western Pennsylvania.”
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Called for stronger community protections as AI data centers expand across Pennsylvania.
“Here in the Pittsburgh area, we have communities that have been similarly sacrificed. I grew up in one of them.”
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Announced $11 million in federal funding for runway safety upgrades at Pittsburgh International Airport.
“Pittsburgh International Airport is one of the gateways to Western Pennsylvania, and the infrastructure behind it has to be safe, reliable, and ready for the people and workers who depend on it every single day.”
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Backed Allegheny County's paid parental leave policy and called for federal investments.
“No parent should have to choose between the time it takes to care for a new baby and the paycheck it takes to provide for one.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Celebrated opening of Uptown Flats, 34-unit affordable housing in Pittsburgh.
“Today, we get to celebrate 34 new homes, 34 new beginnings, and one more example of what Western Pennsylvania can build when we put people first.”
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Rep. Summer Lee Joins PA Democrats Demanding Answers on Moshannon Detention Center Finances
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 — Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and fellow Pennsylvania Democrats in demanding answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the GEO Group, Inc. (GEO),…
“As Members of Congress, it is our responsibility to conduct oversight of government spending and executive action. GEO has reported record profits driven by this administration’s mass deportation and immigrant surveillance campaigns. As part of these efforts, ICE and Clearfield County have both funneled Pennsylvanians’…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Lee voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 389 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Lee’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 18 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 24 sponsored billsSponsored 24 (House median 25) · cosponsored 527 (median 289), 94 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Education, Labor and Employment.
- H.R. 10277 Access to School Supplies Act of 2026Education · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8303 Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026Education · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2352 Abolish Super PACs ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9751 Consumer Appeal Rights Enforcement ActHealth · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9556 Support Our Miners ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9437 Right to Vote ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9029 Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced May 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8484 Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes ActHealth · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 24% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 29% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 30% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 73% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 29% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DGreg CasarTX-35100%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DMaxine DexterOR-3100%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Lee most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Lee’s campaign raised $1.5M: $1.1M (78%) from individuals and $207K (14%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.6M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Lee
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 58.
- United Steelworkers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Lee this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Compare Lee’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, PA-12Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Pennsylvania
- District
- 12
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 38
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2135
2437 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Clairton, Bethel Park, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Jeannette
- Website
- summerlee.house.gov
- RepSummerLee
- repsummerlee
- YouTube
- UCqQJ44qlkVxWV5N12YeacyA
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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