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WASHINGTON, D.C. – JANUARY 14, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) welcomed the news that all workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be able to return to work, including hundreds of mine safety workers in Allegheny County who have been off the job for nine months.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– JANUARY 13, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced a resolution honoring the 113th Founders Day of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 visionary college women and has grown to over 1,050 chapters and 350,000 members worldwide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – JANUARY 9, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) applauded Pittsburgh Water’s announcement celebrating its 14,000th lead service line as part of its nationally recognized Community Lead Response initiative — a milestone made possible in large part by historic federal investments in water infrastructure secured during the Biden Administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– JANUARY 9, 2026 — Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) voted YES on the House minibus funding package, advancing millions of federal dollars she secured for critical investments in Western Pennsylvania. While the minibus is far from perfect, it is a bipartisan compromise that rejects the most extreme, right-wing budget cuts, eliminates poison poll policy riders that undermine public health, scientific research, and essential services; and reaffirms Congress’ power of the purse.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — JANUARY 8, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) applauded the House passage of H.R. 1834, legislation that would extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years and ensure millions of Americans can maintain their health insurance. The bill, which was forced by House Democrats using a discharge petition, now heads to the Senate.
WASHINGTON D.C. – JANUARY 7, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued a statement following the announcement that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette would cease publication later this year. The news comes just days after its owner, Block Communications, Inc., ceased publication of the Pittsburgh City Paper as well.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – JANUARY 6, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol: