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.
Congresswoman Lee is the daughter of a veteran; her father, Lt. Col. Garvin Tutt, served with distinction in two wars. Congresswoman Lee understands the immense sacrifices made by our brave servicemembers and their families.
As a member of the spending subcommittee that oversees funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Congresswoman Lee is committed to ensuring that our veterans and their families receive the benefits that they have earned.
If you are a veteran or know a veteran in need of assistance in accessing benefits, please call the Congresswoman’s office at 510.763.0370.