Biography
Overview
Susie Lee is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Nevada's 3rd congressional district, serving since 2019. She represents southern Las Vegas and much of unincorporated Clark County. Before entering Congress, Lee worked as a founding director of Las Vegas's Inner-City Games (now After-School All-Stars) and served as board chair of Communities in Schools of Nevada, a dropout prevention organization.
Career
Lee has worked on several bipartisan initiatives including the LWCF Permanent Funding Act for conservation, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Seniors Securing Access to Vital and Essential Prescription Drugs Act. She helped secure $40 million in federal funding for Nevada's water infrastructure in 2023. Early in her tenure, she forewent her paycheck during the 2019 government shutdown and worked with Nevada's delegation to prevent the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility from becoming operational.
Prior political experience
Lee was first elected to Congress in 2018, winning Nevada's 3rd district primary with 66.9% of the vote and defeating Republican Danny Tarkanian with 52% in the general election. She ran unsuccessfully for the 4th district in 2016, placing third in the primary. In subsequent reelections: 2020 (primary 82.8%, general 48.8% vs. Dan Rodimer), 2022 (52% vs. April Becker), and 2024 (51% vs. Drew Johnson). She has consistently won competitive races against Republican opponents.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Susie Lee
No active campaigns target Susie Lee right now.
Start a campaign targeting Susie LeeOfficeholding history
Committee assignments
- DefenseHouse· 2025–present
- Energy and Water Development and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- Federal LandsHouse· 2025–present
- Energy and Mineral ResourcesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8201
To amend Public Health Service Act to require community health centers to provide behavioral and mental health and substance use disorder services, and for other purposes.
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8110
Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7109
Small Business Child Care Investment Act
Jan 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6981
SHINE Act of 2026
Jan 8, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6532
PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025
Dec 9, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6454
VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act of 2025
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6404
Hire Student Veterans Act
Dec 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6204
Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3981
To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3689
TREAT Youth Act
Jun 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8437
To advance next-generation geothermal electricity generation demonstration projects in new regions, and for other purposes.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7653
Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act
Feb 23, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7618
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7622
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7415
HARM Act 2.0
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7438
PETSAFE Act of 2026
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7391
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House NV-3 | Pending | 51.37% |
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