A BIPARTISAN PROBLEM SOLVER
Since being elected to Congress in 2018, Susie Lee has worked relentlessly with Democrats and Republicans alike to achieve real results for Nevada families. From combating the drought, to bringing supply chains back to America to lower costs, to ensuring our veterans get the benefits they deserve, Susie Lee has effectively worked with both parties and delivered for Nevadans. In fact, she was recognized as one of the top 10 most bipartisan Members of Congress, out of over 400 Members across the country. Lee also took on pharmaceutical companies and won, passing the most significant legislation to bring down prescription drug costs in decades.
WORKING CLASS ROOTS
Susie Lee was born to a working class family in Canton, Ohio. She learned the values of hard work and stretching a dollar, starting with a paper route at the age of eight. Her father was a military veteran who worked at a steel plant, while her mother stayed at home to care for the family of 8 kids.
After graduating from public schools, Susie worked her way through Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with a combination of scholarships, loans, and part-time jobs.
A CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION
After moving to Las Vegas in 1993, Susie became the Founding Director of After-School All-Stars, which serves over 7,000 students every day after school. Since 2010, Susie served as President of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS), a leading dropout prevention organization. Under Susie’s leadership, CIS has grown to serve over 64,000 students in 63 schools in Nevada. As a member of Congress, Susie is fighting for Nevada's 3rd District students every day.
A Results Driven Leader
Susie Lee was elected to serve Nevada’s Third Congressional District in 2018. In Congress, Susie has championed common sense, bipartisan leadership that delivers results on critical issues like affordable health care, funding for public education, and support for our nation’s veterans.
Proud Nevadan
Susie is a mother of two children. Susie and her family enjoy the outdoors-- hiking, biking, skiing, and boating.
Real Results
Susie has been a tireless community advocate and problem solver.
Champion for Education
Susie's been an education advocate since she moved to Nevada in 1993.
Opportunity
Susie knows what's possible when we give kids a fair shot.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.