Summer Lee
Sourced recordU.S. House - PA District 12 · Congressional District 12
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Summer Lynn Lee is an American politician and social activist serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district since 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Her district encompasses the majority of Pittsburgh and the eastern suburbs, including parts of Westmoreland County. After winning the 2022 congressional primary and the general election, Lee became the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - PA District 12
District
Congressional District 12
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
39/40 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 39 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialSummer Lee is a candidate for U.S. House - PA District 12profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,959,031.02 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Squad' member Summer Lee mixes up two Jewish Dems — then Ilhan Omar tries to defend her and gets reminded of her own vote - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Summer Lee Criticizes Republican Bills on Department of Education Plans - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Summer Lee Appointed to House Judiciary Committee - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Summer Lee Questions NLRB Chairman on White House Liaison's Impact on Agency Independence - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Summer Lee - 2026 Election Polls & Odds - City & State Pennsylvania
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid - TribLIVE.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Summer Lee beats back primary challenge in Pennsylvania, CBS News projects - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: US House 12th District Democratic Primary: Summer Lee v. Will Parker - 90.5 WESA
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Summer Lee introduces bill to improve outdoor school spaces - 90.5 WESA
- VerifiedNews coverage: Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker - City & State Pennsylvania
- VerifiedNews coverage: Pa. Jewish lawmakers ‘deeply alarmed’ that Summer Lee will appear with Hasan Piker - The Center Square
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union - City & State Pennsylvania
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Summer Lee to Deliver Working Families Party’s Response to Trump’s State of the Union - Working Families Party
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9556Sponsor
Support Our Miners Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-30Education
2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9437Sponsor
Right to Vote Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-24National Security
2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9029Sponsor
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-26Fiscal Responsibility
2026-05-26: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 8484Sponsor
Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-23Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8303Sponsor
Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-15Education
2026-04-15: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1119Sponsor
Impeaching Pamela Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-17Crime
2026-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7623Sponsor
Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-20National Security
2026-02-20: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 7220Sponsor
COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-22Technology
2026-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 7110Sponsor
Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-15Technology
2026-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 990Sponsor
Recognizing the 113th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-13Education
2026-01-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voting Record Feed
Congress.gov / official roll-call linksStored voting records
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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'Squad' member Summer Lee mixes up two Jewish Dems — then Ilhan Omar tries to defend her and gets reminded of her own vote - New York Post
1.00New York Post · 2026-07-22
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Press Release: Rep. Summer Lee Criticizes Republican Bills on Department of Education Plans - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-07-16
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Press Release: Rep. Summer Lee Appointed to House Judiciary Committee - Quiver Quantitative
0.82Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-10
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Press Release: Rep. Summer Lee Questions NLRB Chairman on White House Liaison's Impact on Agency Independence - Quiver Quantitative
0.82Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-04
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Summer Lee - 2026 Election Polls & Odds - City & State Pennsylvania
0.82City & State Pennsylvania · 2026-05-28
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U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid - TribLIVE.com
1.00TribLIVE.com · 2026-05-19
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Rep. Summer Lee beats back primary challenge in Pennsylvania, CBS News projects - CBS News
0.82CBS News · 2026-05-19
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US House 12th District Democratic Primary: Summer Lee v. Will Parker - 90.5 WESA
0.8290.5 WESA · 2026-04-20
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Congresswoman Summer Lee introduces bill to improve outdoor school spaces - 90.5 WESA
1.0090.5 WESA · 2026-04-17
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Summer Lee says she condemns ‘all forms of hate’ while defending controversial decision to appear with Hasan Piker - City & State Pennsylvania
0.82City & State Pennsylvania · 2026-04-07
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Pa. Jewish lawmakers ‘deeply alarmed’ that Summer Lee will appear with Hasan Piker - The Center Square
0.82The Center Square · 2026-04-07
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U.S. Rep. Summer Lee gives Working Families Party response to State of the Union - City & State Pennsylvania
0.82City & State Pennsylvania · 2026-02-24
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