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United States Representative

BIRTH

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ABOUT

Biography

Susie Lee, born Suzanne Marie Kelley on November 7, 1966, in Canton, Ohio, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Nevada's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2019. Raised in a working-class family of ten, her father was a Korean War veteran and structural engineer, and her mother was a homemaker. Lee moved to Las Vegas in 1993, where she became deeply involved in education and community service. She served as the founding director of After-School All-Stars Las Vegas and later as president of Communities In Schools of Nevada, focusing on dropout prevention and student support.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University
• Master of Science in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District: Elected in 2018 and re-elected in subsequent terms, Lee has been recognized as the most bipartisan member of Congress.
• Committee Assignments:
  • House Appropriations Committee: Oversees federal expenditures.
  • House Natural Resources Committee: Focuses on issues related to energy, mineral resources, and environmental oversight.
• Caucus Memberships:
  • Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus
  • Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus
  • Member of the New Democrats Coalition

Notable Achievements

• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Played a key role in negotiating and passing this legislation, leading to significant investments in infrastructure and job creation.
• Inflation Reduction Act: Contributed to the passage of this act, which aims to lower prescription drug costs and represents a substantial investment in climate initiatives.
• Education Advocacy: Introduced legislation to fully fund Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, aiming to provide equitable resources for all students.
• Economic Development: Secured over $5.6 billion in federal investments for Nevada, including $3.25 million for UNLV's Sports Research and Innovation Initiative to enhance sports research and education.
• Bipartisanship: Recognized as the most bipartisan member of Congress, reflecting her commitment to cross-party collaboration.

Lee continues to focus on issues such as education reform, healthcare access, and economic development, striving to improve the lives of her constituents in Nevada's 3rd district.

OFFICES HELD

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