Congresswoman Barbara Lee has been representing California’s 13th District since 1998. She is the highest ranking African American woman in Democratic Leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the Policy and Steering Committee. She also serves on the Budget Committee and the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees all federal government spending.
Her father was a veteran of two wars and her mother broke many glass ceilings and racial barriers. After grammar school, Congresswoman Lee moved to San Fernando, California and worked with the local NAACP to integrate her high school cheerleading squad.
The ability to retire with dignity is fundamental to the American dream. In Congress, Congresswoman Lee is dedicated to preserving and expanding Social Security and Medicare, programs that seniors have invested in over their entire lives.
Additionally, Congresswoman Lee is working to advance legislation that ensures long-term care remains accessible and affordable.
If you are a senior or know a senior in need of assistance accessing earned benefits, please call the Congresswoman’s office at 510.763.0370.