About Summer

Congresswoman Summer Lee is a dedicated legislator, attorney, and organizer who has proudly represented Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District since 2022. Born and raised in the Mon Valley, she is the first Black woman ever elected to Congress from Pennsylvania.

Congresswoman Lee serves on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and is the Ranking Member of the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee. She also serves on the Committee on Education and Workforce where she sits on the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee and the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee.

Throughout her time in office, Congresswoman Lee has worked to get money out of politics, advance environmental justice, and advocate for criminal legal reform. She has brought back over $2.7 billion to her district for infrastructure upgrades and community revitalization. She is a steadfast champion for workers’ rights, unions, and the fight for a livable wage. 

Prior to being elected to Congress, Congresswoman Lee served in the Pennsylvania State House since 2019.