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 the Judiciary and 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.
Members of the House are responsible for introducing and voting on federal legislation, representing the interests of their constituents, and providing oversight of the executive branch. Key powers include drafting bills, serving on committees, approving the federal budget, and voting on matters of national policy, including declarations of war and presidential impeachments.