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Summer L. Lee
U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania
2437 Rayburn House Office Building
Summary
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.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Lee stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
39 bills totalHR 8484 · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · Health
Apr 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8303 · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Education
Apr 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1119 · Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Mar 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7623 · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Health
Feb 20, 2026: 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 7220 · Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Jan 22, 2026: 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 7110 · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Jan 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 990 · Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · Education
Jan 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 5088 · Introduced Sep 2, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Sep 2, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 4761 · Introduced Jul 25, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Jul 25, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 4693 · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Jul 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Lee's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted