Rep. Summer Lee advocates for action against SNAP theft, supporting legislation to protect food assistance benefits for vulnerable families.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Summer L. Lee, along with local advocates and lawmakers, held a press conference at the Kingsley Association in Pittsburgh to address the issue of theft affecting SNAP benefits. They highlighted the impact of fraud, such as card skimming, which leaves victims without crucial food assistance.
Lee emphasized the need for legislative action to replenish stolen benefits, stating, "No one in Western Pennsylvania or anywhere in this country should have to go hungry because of fraud." She is a co-sponsor of the Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act, aimed at restoring victims' benefits.
In addition, advocates are pushing for secure chip-enabled EBT cards to replace outdated options. Congresswoman Lee has previously secured funding for food assistance programs and has opposed recent budget cuts to SNAP and Medicaid.
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Summer L. Lee Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Summer L. Lee:
- H.R.4761: Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025
- H.R.4693: College Athlete Right to Organize Act
- H.R.4387: To establish within the Department of Health and Human Services a Division on Community Safety, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4373: Equality in Laws Act
- H.R.4337: Congressional Oversight Access Act
- H.R.3815: True Justice Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Summer L. Lee on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Lee.
Summer L. Lee Fundraising
Summer L. Lee recently disclosed $216.7K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 398th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 85.6% came from individual donors.
Lee disclosed $88.7K of spending. This was the 547th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Lee disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 233rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Summer L. Lee's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
