Press Releases

Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. Michelle Steel Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Solidify Sanctions Against Iran

September 15, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Susie Lee (D-NV) and Michelle Steel (R-CA) led 17 of their House colleagues to introduce the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA) to make the sanctions authority established by the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent. The bill is a companion to Senate legislation introduced by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The provisions of 1996 Act are set to expire in 2026. SISA would ensure the United States maintains critical economic deterrents and can apply pressure on the Iranian regime to stop its nuclear weapons development and other destabilizing activities.

Rep. Susie Lee Joins Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Tribal Leaders at Avi Kwa Ame

September 7, 2022 Press Release
LAS VEGAS – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) joined Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Tribal leaders, and local community leaders to tour the proposed national monument site at Avi Kwa Ame. In January, Rep. Lee sent a letter to Sec. Haaland encouraging the administration to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument and inviting her to tour the proposed monument site. 

Rep. Lee Announces Over $2.1 Million Grant for Southern Nevada Health District to Expand HIV Prevention and Treatment Efforts 

August 17, 2022 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded Southern Nevada Health District $2,144,080 in grant funding from its Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative.
Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Lee Announces Over $6.7 Million Grant to Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Create Energy Efficient Bus Fleet

August 16, 2022 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) a $6,737,042 grant under its Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program.
Issues:
Infrastructure

Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend and Enhance Mental Health Training Program

August 16, 2022 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act, legislation to reauthorize and improve the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) Grants program. 
Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Susie Lee Votes to Pass Inflation Reduction Act

August 12, 2022 Press Release
Legislation Will Lower Costs for Prescription Drugs and Health Care, Create Good-Paying Clean Energy Jobs, Reduce Deficit, and More

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will lower costs for prescription drugs and health care, create good-paying clean energy jobs, invest in drought resiliency, reduce the deficit, and more.

Issues:
Climate, Economy & Jobs, Infrastructure, Water, Energy

Rep. Lee Announces $1 Million Grant to Nevada State College to Address Equity and Improve Retention Among STEM Faculty 

August 12, 2022 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that Nevada State College (NSC) has been awarded a $1 million ADVANCE grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund the college’s “Pursuing Equity to Enhance Retention (PEER)” Project, which aims to address workload disparities among science faculty and address system inequities within the institution’s policies and culture.
Issues:
Education

Rep. Lee Announces $131,000 in American Rescue Plan Grant Funding to Support Modernization of Community Health Centers in Southern Nevada

August 10, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded FirstMed Health and Wellness Center and Southern Nevada Health District $65,500 each in American Rescue Plan grant funding to support data modernization efforts to better identify and respond to the needs of patients and communities through improved data quality and better prepare for future public health emergencies. 

Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. David McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Doctor Shortage

August 10, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) and Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Physicians for Underserved Areas Act. This legislation aims to address the doctor shortage in the United States, which is particularly dire in Nevada. Specifically, this legislation would help address the nationwide physician shortage by updating the Graduate Medical Education (GME) slot process following a hospital closure to prioritize sending federally-funded medical residency slots to areas where doctors are most needed.

Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Susie Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Law Enforcement Operations at the Southern Border

August 5, 2022 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) announced the introduction of the Advanced Border Coordination Act. Congressman Dave Joyce (R-OH), Congresswoman Mayra Flores (R-TX), and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) joined Congresswoman Lee in introducing this legislation.

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