Statements and posts
15 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
Union NegotiationsAI-read
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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.”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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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.”
Paid Parental LeaveAI-read
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Lee celebrated opening of 34-unit affordable permanent supportive 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
Joined Pennsylvania Democrats demanding answers on ICE detention center finances.
“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’…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Reps. Lee, Deluzio, PA Colleagues Demand Stronger Data Transparency from ICE
September 11, 2026 — Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and their colleagues Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) on a letter to the Acting…
“The public has a right to clear and complete information about the nature of the enforcement activities taking place in our neighborhoods and the departments or agencies responsible for carrying them out. Programs between federal and local law enforcement agencies must meet the highest standards of transparency.”
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September 4, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Trust for Public Land (TPL), Greenfield PreK-8 Neighborhood School, and community leaders to celebrate the opening of a new community schoolyard.
“Greenfield Elementary’s transformed schoolyard is a powerful example of what public investment can mean for a community: a safe place for children to play, a green space where families can gather, and a third space where neighbors can connect with one another and with nature.”
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Reps. Lee, Hayes Introduce Bill to Provide Free School Supplies to School Districts
September 3, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Access to School Supplies Act of 2026, legislation that would invest $500 million in a federal pilot program to provide…
“Each school year, millions of students, families, and educators across the country struggle to afford the basic supplies students need to succeed in the classroom. We are already in an affordability crisis. In the wealthiest country in history, basic expenses should not stand between a child and a quality education.”
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September 1, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated that $82,774,074 in federal funding is coming to Pittsburgh Rapid Transit (PRT) to replace T train cars.
“This multi-million-dollar investment in PRT is welcome news for Pittsburgh and for the thousands of riders who depend on public transit every day.”
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Rep. Summer Lee Joins Pennsylvania Democratic Delegation in Condemning U.S. v. McIver Ruling
AUGUST 28, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Pennsylvania Democratic Congressional Delegation Dean Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05),…
“This ruling sets a dangerous precedent. Members of Congress must be able to conduct legitimate oversight of the Executive Branch without fear of criminal retaliation. Weaponizing the Justice Department against lawmakers for doing their jobs threatens the checks and balances at the heart of our democracy. This case is…”
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Rep. Summer Lee Delivers $1+ Million for Biddle Mine Cleanup and Turtle Creek Watershed Restoration
AUGUST 25, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Westmoreland County leaders in Irwin and North Huntingdon to celebrate $1,075,000 in federal Community Project Funding she secured to address abandoned mine drainage from…
“When you can stand next to a creek and quite literally see the water turning orange from mine pollution, you don’t need anybody to explain why this investment matters.”
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Reps. Lee, Deluzio, PA Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities
August 17, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the new Oversight…
“Congressional oversight works when Members of Congress have the proper tools they need, and our staff play a critical role in that work, from providing translation services to bringing legal and policy expertise to the table. It’s been made clear abuse, neglect, and inhumane conditions have plagued detention centers.…”
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AUGUST 7, 2026 — Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Mon Valley Initiative (MVI), Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED), elected officials, project partners, and community members to celebrate the completion of its…
“The completion of 3 Miller Avenue shows what becomes possible when people invest in Rankin, work together, and deliver something real for the community. A home can change the direction of a family, and a block full of strong families can change the direction of an entire community.”
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Letter to ICE | Letter to GEO Group PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 5, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) wrote letters to the U.S. Immigration and Customs…
“These failures are not accidental; they are the predictable result of a privatized, for-profit detention business model. As a publicly traded entity, GEO has a strict legal obligation, a fiduciary duty, to act in the best interest of its shareholders. GEO’s focus on maximizing shareholder value drives aggressive cost…”