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PITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 4, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement on the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
“America's story has always been shaped by a promise of a country built by and for the people. Every step toward freedom and equality was fought for by folks who organized, marched, voted, and died so that this country could live up to its ideals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —JUNE 24, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement after President Donald Trump canceled the scheduled signing of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and said he would withhold his signature until Congress passes the SAVE Act, legislation that would make it harder for eligible Americans to register to vote, cast a ballot, and exercise their fundamental right.
PITTSBURGH, PA — JUNE 12, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement after public reporting confirmed that the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death of Daphy Michel, a 31-year-old Haitian immigrant who died after being released from ICE custody, a homicide. Her death was initially speculated as a drug overdose, but the Medical Examiner’s finding makes clear that was false.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – JUNE 12, 2026 — Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and advocates for an Equity Week press conference calling on Congress to advance a comprehensive reparative justice legislative agenda ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.