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.
Huge congrats to the @pghguild.com on winning after a 3-year strike!
Powering through the longest ongoing strike in the nation is a testament to your resolve. Your organized labor makes our communities stronger and our workplaces more fair.
Powering through the longest ongoing strike in the nation is a testament to your resolve. Your organized labor makes our communities stronger and our workplaces more fair.
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Huge congrats to the @pghguild.com on winning after a 3-year strike!
Powering through the longest ongoing strike in the nation is a testament to your resolve. Your organized labor makes our communities stronger and our workplaces more fair.
Powering through the longest ongoing strike in the nation is a testament to your resolve. Your organized labor makes our communities stronger and our workplaces more fair.
Americans have endured the pain of the longest government shutdown in history for a “deal” that guarantees nothing on healthcare.
If Republicans wanted to vote to extend subsidies, they would’ve done it already.
Capitulating is unacceptable.
If Republicans wanted to vote to extend subsidies, they would’ve done it already.
Capitulating is unacceptable.
JUST IN: A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, according to a source familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/47zobyt
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Americans have endured the pain of the longest government shutdown in history for a “deal” that guarantees nothing on healthcare.
If Republicans wanted to vote to extend subsidies, they would’ve done it already.
Capitulating is unacceptable.
If Republicans wanted to vote to extend subsidies, they would’ve done it already.
Capitulating is unacceptable.
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.
These flight cancellations and delays are a direct result of the Republican shutdown.
If Republicans really cared about paying air traffic controllers and airport workers, they'd bring us back in session and return to the negotiating table immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...
If Republicans really cared about paying air traffic controllers and airport workers, they'd bring us back in session and return to the negotiating table immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...
How FAA flight cuts could affect your travel plans during the shutdown
What to expect at the airport after the Trump administration reduces flight traffic by 10 percent.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
These flight cancellations and delays are a direct result of the Republican shutdown.
If Republicans really cared about paying air traffic controllers and airport workers, they'd bring us back in session and return to the negotiating table immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...
If Republicans really cared about paying air traffic controllers and airport workers, they'd bring us back in session and return to the negotiating table immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...
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.
At 36 days, Republicans have officially caused the longest government shutdown in US history.
We can and should ensure folks can afford healthcare, fund SNAP, AND reopen the government. Speaker Johnson, stop the games and bring us back in session so we can do the work of the people.
We can and should ensure folks can afford healthcare, fund SNAP, AND reopen the government. Speaker Johnson, stop the games and bring us back in session so we can do the work of the people.
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
At 36 days, Republicans have officially caused the longest government shutdown in US history.
We can and should ensure folks can afford healthcare, fund SNAP, AND reopen the government. Speaker Johnson, stop the games and bring us back in session so we can do the work of the people.
We can and should ensure folks can afford healthcare, fund SNAP, AND reopen the government. Speaker Johnson, stop the games and bring us back in session so we can do the work of the people.
Republicans have put working families between a rock and a hard place time and again and now they're making false promises to hide the fact that they're betraying the American people.
‘People are tired’: Democrats splinter as shutdown nears record
While a critical mass discusses a deal, many are still demanding their colleagues dig in and fight.
www.politico.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Republicans have put working families between a rock and a hard place time and again and now they're making false promises to hide the fact that they're betraying the American people.
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.
Happy Election Day, friends!
Our vote is our voice—and our right. We must do everything we can to protect it from wannabe dictators and efforts to silence us.
🗳️ For folks in PA, you can find your poll site here: www.pa.gov/services/vot...
Our vote is our voice—and our right. We must do everything we can to protect it from wannabe dictators and efforts to silence us.
🗳️ For folks in PA, you can find your poll site here: www.pa.gov/services/vot...
Find your Local Polling Place
Find your Local Polling Place
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November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Election Day, friends!
Our vote is our voice—and our right. We must do everything we can to protect it from wannabe dictators and efforts to silence us.
🗳️ For folks in PA, you can find your poll site here: www.pa.gov/services/vot...
Our vote is our voice—and our right. We must do everything we can to protect it from wannabe dictators and efforts to silence us.
🗳️ For folks in PA, you can find your poll site here: www.pa.gov/services/vot...
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.
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.
We must continue to empower Indigenous communities, support efforts to protect land and resources, and educate ourselves on the history and experiences of tribes.
We must continue to empower Indigenous communities, support efforts to protect land and resources, and educate ourselves on the history and experiences of tribes.
November 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.
We must continue to empower Indigenous communities, support efforts to protect land and resources, and educate ourselves on the history and experiences of tribes.
We must continue to empower Indigenous communities, support efforts to protect land and resources, and educate ourselves on the history and experiences of tribes.
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.
Today, families are waking up to no SNAP benefits and seeing that their healthcare premiums will skyrocket.
Republicans talked about making things affordable––they lied. In the wealthiest country in the world, we can and should make sure everyone has food to eat and care they need.
Republicans talked about making things affordable––they lied. In the wealthiest country in the world, we can and should make sure everyone has food to eat and care they need.
November 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Today, families are waking up to no SNAP benefits and seeing that their healthcare premiums will skyrocket.
Republicans talked about making things affordable––they lied. In the wealthiest country in the world, we can and should make sure everyone has food to eat and care they need.
Republicans talked about making things affordable––they lied. In the wealthiest country in the world, we can and should make sure everyone has food to eat and care they need.
🚨 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.
It's been over a month since Speaker Johnson has brought the House back into session.
Our jobs can't get done if he won't bring us back.
Republicans have dragged this shutdown on for too long. We must negotiate a bill to protect healthcare & reopen the government. Folks are hurting.
Our jobs can't get done if he won't bring us back.
Republicans have dragged this shutdown on for too long. We must negotiate a bill to protect healthcare & reopen the government. Folks are hurting.
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It's been over a month since Speaker Johnson has brought the House back into session.
Our jobs can't get done if he won't bring us back.
Republicans have dragged this shutdown on for too long. We must negotiate a bill to protect healthcare & reopen the government. Folks are hurting.
Our jobs can't get done if he won't bring us back.
Republicans have dragged this shutdown on for too long. We must negotiate a bill to protect healthcare & reopen the government. Folks are hurting.
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.
The reports of mass killings and starvation coming out of el-Fasher are horrifying.
The Sudanese people have suffered for years. The international community must stand with them and hold the RSF accountable for the genocide it is committing.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
The Sudanese people have suffered for years. The international community must stand with them and hold the RSF accountable for the genocide it is committing.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Mass killings reported in Sudanese city seized by paramilitary group
Rapid Support Forces accused of killing more than 2,000 unarmed civilians in El Fasher in recent days
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The reports of mass killings and starvation coming out of el-Fasher are horrifying.
The Sudanese people have suffered for years. The international community must stand with them and hold the RSF accountable for the genocide it is committing.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
The Sudanese people have suffered for years. The international community must stand with them and hold the RSF accountable for the genocide it is committing.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
If Head Start programs aren’t funded on November 1st, thousands of children and families will be left without access to early learning programs and child care.
Child care is already inaccessible to so many. Republicans must end this shutdown immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Child care is already inaccessible to so many. Republicans must end this shutdown immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Shutdown could close Head Start programs this week, jeopardizing child care
Head Start programs could close as early as Saturday.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If Head Start programs aren’t funded on November 1st, thousands of children and families will be left without access to early learning programs and child care.
Child care is already inaccessible to so many. Republicans must end this shutdown immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Child care is already inaccessible to so many. Republicans must end this shutdown immediately.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
SNAP is a lifeline helping thousands in PA-12 put food on the table. It must not be used as a bargaining chip.
My colleagues & I demanded @usdagov.bsky.social use the contingency reserve to fund SNAP, but they rejected our call. The only thing stopping them from feeding families is their cruelty.
My colleagues & I demanded @usdagov.bsky.social use the contingency reserve to fund SNAP, but they rejected our call. The only thing stopping them from feeding families is their cruelty.
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
SNAP is a lifeline helping thousands in PA-12 put food on the table. It must not be used as a bargaining chip.
My colleagues & I demanded @usdagov.bsky.social use the contingency reserve to fund SNAP, but they rejected our call. The only thing stopping them from feeding families is their cruelty.
My colleagues & I demanded @usdagov.bsky.social use the contingency reserve to fund SNAP, but they rejected our call. The only thing stopping them from feeding families is their cruelty.
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.