Rep. Summer Lee, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 12th district, has taken to social media to express her concerns about a legislative proposal she refers to as the “Big Ugly Bill.” In a series of tweets, she criticizes the bill and its potential impact on social programs and constituents.
On July 2, 2025, Rep. Lee tweeted about her efforts on the House floor to prevent cuts to Medicaid and SNAP within the proposed legislation. She stated that Republicans blocked her amendment, commenting that “Apparently the cruelty is the point.” The original tweet can be viewed here.
Later that day, at 22:38 UTC, Rep. Lee continued her critique of the bill by highlighting its potential negative effects on both Pennsylvania and nationwide communities. She emphasized that it would only take four Republican votes to block it and urged all members to vote against it. Her tweet is available here.
The following morning on July 3, Rep. Lee shared an update from Capitol Hill after spending a full day there as Republicans advanced their bill during late-night proceedings. She warned of what she described as “the biggest transfer of wealth from our everyday working people to the rich,” anticipating a final vote later that morning. The post can be accessed here.
Summer Lee has been serving in Congress since replacing Mike Doyle in 2023 and previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022. Born in Pittsburgh in 1987, she holds degrees from Pennsylvania State University and Howard University.
