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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · PENNSYLVANIA · 12TH DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · PA-12 · DEM
Summer L. Lee
Summer L. Lee has represented Pennsylvania’s 12th district in the U.S. House since 2023. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
Lee served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022.
Lee earned a Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University in 2009 and a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law in 2015. Lee served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022, then won the 2022 general election for the U.S. House and began serving in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 2023
- Age
- 38
- Committees
- 2
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2023
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 38
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Summer L. Lee at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 2 PTS IN 30 DAYS+17
▲ 172 GOOD LOOK294 VOTES122 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 20 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETSTATED POSITIONS
2026 PA U.S. House district 12 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Summer L. Lee’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Voted on all 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point above the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 11%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 0%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 0 of 19 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16Ratepayer Protection ActNAY
SEP 16National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026NAY
SEP 01Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSSummer L. Lee’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Summer L. Lee in the 119th Congress
19Sponsored
0Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored19
Out of committee0
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10277 | Access to School Supplies Act of 2026EDUCATION | Introduced | 15 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9751 | Consumer Appeal Rights Enforcement ActHEALTH | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9556 | Support Our Miners ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9437 | Right to Vote ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 25 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9029 | Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8484 | Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes ActHEALTH | Introduced | 22 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8303 | Revitalizing America’s Schoolyards Act of 2026EDUCATION | Introduced | 19 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7623 | Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal ActHEALTH | Introduced | 29 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7220 | COINTELPRO Full Disclosure ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7110 | Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, MINORITY ISSUES | Introduced | 16 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5088 | Union Participation for All ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4761 | Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 11 COSPON. |
Plus 527 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Summer L. Lee’s committee assignments
Education and Workforce
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESEarly Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary EducationHealth, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
Judiciary
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESImmigration Integrity, Security, and EnforcementThe Constitution and Limited Government
Summer L. Lee’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2019 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2019–22U.S. House · PA-12 2023–
- 2023 – NOWU.S. House · PA-12
- 2019 – 22Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- BORN
- November 26, 1987 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 2009 · Juris Doctor, Howard University School of Law, 2015
2026 election: Pennsylvania’s 12th District
NEXT ELECTION · PA-12
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+12.8ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
James HayesREP$40K raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · PA-1256.4%
2022U.S. House · PA-1256.2%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 PA-12 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 PA U.S. House district 12 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Summer L. Lee’s stated positions and sources
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Foreign Policy
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Summer L. Lee’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.5M
- CASH ON HAND
- $1.6M
- SPENT
- $829K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.1M · 84.7%
- PACs
- $207K · 15.3%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Salama Mohamed, BothainaNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$9K
Dudum, AndrewHims & Hers Health INC. · FOUNDER & CEO$7K
Dudum, LeaSelf Employed · FINANCE$7K
Stewart, GaryResurgens · PHYSICIAN$7K
Bisharat, JalehN/A · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Sultan, IbrahimUpmc · DOCTOR$7K
Helm, Nelson JrN/A · RETIRED$7K
Barhoum, AnnOlmos & Barhoum Apc · ATTORNEY$7K
Sugarman, KateUnity Health Care · PHYSICIAN$7K
Nalcacioglu, IsmailOracle Corporation · SOFTWARE ENGINEER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $30K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Working Families Party PAC$14K / $0
Solidarity Victory PAC$12K / $0
Straight Ahead Organization$4K / $0
Rural Freedom Network$1K / $0
Api Pa Votes$95 / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$471K
Contributions$103K
Materials$8K
Advertising$5K
Travel$3K
How to contact Summer L. Lee
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2437 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3812(202) 225-2135Call (202) 225-2135BETHEL PARK
5100 W Library AveBethel Park, PA 15102(412) 214-5000Second and fourth Tuesday of every month 10AM-2PMCall (412) 214-5000CLAIRTON
551 Ravensburg BoulevardClairton, PA 15025(412) 214-5000First and third Wednesday of every month 10AM-2PMCall (412) 214-5000JEANNETTE
110 S 2nd StreetJeannette, PA 15644(412) 214-5000First and third Thursday of every month 10AM-2PMCall (412) 214-5000PITTSBURGH
211 N Whitfield St., Suite 802Pittsburgh, PA 15206(412) 214-5000Monday-Friday 9AM-5PMCall (412) 214-5000PITTSBURGH
1555 Broadway Avenue, 2nd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15216(412) 412-5000Second and fourth Wednesday of every month 10AM-2PMCall (412) 412-5000ONLINE
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Lee argued that the prospect of never receiving reparations could lead Black Americans to disengage from voting.
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Stop Digging: Summer Lee Embarrasses Herself Again in Another Attack on Fellow Democrat
Lee criticized Gottheimer over Ukraine aid, then faced a rebuttal that she had also voted for the aid.
Foreign policy▲ 0 · ▼ 1
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