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.