Rep. Summer Lee, a U.S. Congress member representing Pennsylvania’s 12th district since 2023, recently took to social media to highlight various issues and initiatives pertinent to her constituents and the nation. Born in Pittsburgh and currently residing in Swissvale, Lee has been active in political discourse, focusing on local innovation and national policy challenges.
On May 13, 2025, Rep. Summer Lee expressed enthusiasm for a Pittsburgh-based startup named Anactisis that is gaining attention for its innovative approach to recycling industrial waste into critical minerals. She noted their participation in the EPIC Pitch Competition hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions. “Western PA stays innovating! Shoutout to Anactisis, a Pittsburgh-based startup turning industrial waste into recovered critical minerals.”
The following day, May 14, she posted a succinct message addressing Republicans with an implied call for action or change without providing specific context within the tweet itself: “Not a single one. Republicans, are you listening?”
Later that same day, Rep. Lee highlighted potential impacts of proposed budget cuts by Trump and House Republicans on healthcare access. She detailed how these changes could affect millions of Americans through Medicaid reductions while benefiting billionaires with tax breaks: “8.6 million people…That’s someone’s child, someone’s grandma, someone’s only shot at seeing a doctor this year.”
As an advocate for her district and broader societal issues, Rep. Summer Lee continues to engage with both local developments and significant national policies through her platform.
