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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Barbara Lee (Democrat) is the representative from California's 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Lee was first elected in 1998.

In her two decades in the U.S. House, Lee has chaired several caucuses, including the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus. After unsuccessfully running to be the Democratic Caucus chairwoman in November 2018, Lee was appointed to co-chair the Steering and Policy Committee in the 116th Congress.

Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the authorization for the use of military force following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Lee began her political career in the California State Assembly, where she served from 1991 to 1997. She then served in the California State Senate from 1997 to 1998.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Lee is one of the most reliable Democratic votes, meaning she can be considered a safe vote for the Democratic Party in Congress.

Lee was born in El Paso, Texas. She earned a B.A. from Mills College in 1973 and an M.S.W. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1975.

Below is an abbreviated outline of Lee's academic, professional, and political career:

  • 2013-Present: U.S. Representative from California's 13th Congressional District
  • 1998-2013: U.S. Representative from California's 9th Congressional District
  • 1997-1998: California State Senate
  • 1991-1997: California State Assembly

Education

  • MSW, Social Work, University of California at Berkeley, 1975
  • BA, Mills College, 1973

Professional Experience

  • MSW, Social Work, University of California at Berkeley, 1975
  • BA, Mills College, 1973
  • Founder, Community Health Alliance for Neighborhood Growth and Education (CHANGE)
  • Chief-of-Staff, Representative Ronald Dellums, United States House of Representatives, 1976-1986
  • Campaign Coordinator, Northern California, Shirley Chisholm for President, 1972

Political Experience

  • MSW, Social Work, University of California at Berkeley, 1975
  • BA, Mills College, 1973
  • Founder, Community Health Alliance for Neighborhood Growth and Education (CHANGE)
  • Chief-of-Staff, Representative Ronald Dellums, United States House of Representatives, 1976-1986
  • Campaign Coordinator, Northern California, Shirley Chisholm for President, 1972
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, California, District 13, 2013-present
  • Co-Chair, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, United States House of Representatives
  • Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 13, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, California, District 9, 1998-2013
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 9, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
  • Senator, California State Senate, 1997-1998
  • Assembly Member, California State Assembly, 1991-1997

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Fourth Amendment Caucus, present

Member, Adoption Caucus

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, California State Assembly

Member, Arts Caucus

Member, Bike Caucus

Former Member, Business and Professions Committee, California State Assembly

Member, Caribbean Caucus

Member, Caucus on India and Indian Americans

Member, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Member, Congressional Black Caucus Global AIDS Task Force

Co-Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Haiti Task Force

Member, Congressional Black Caucus Minority Business Task Force

Member, Congressional Black Caucus Outreach Task Force

Co-Chair, Congressional Black Caucus Outreach Task Force

Member, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues

Member, Congressional Caucus on Korea

Chair, Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus (COPC)

Whip, Congressional Progressive Caucus

Member, Democratic Caucus

Member, Disability Caucus

Member, Ethiopia Caucus

Member, Food Safety Caucus

Member, Global Climate Change Caucus

Member, Goods Movement Caucus

Member, Historic Preservation Caucus

Member, House Oceans Caucus

Former Member, Housing and Land Use Committee, California State Assembly

Member, Human Rights Caucus

Member, Hunger Caucus

Member, International Conservation Caucus

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, California State Assembly

Member, Malaysia Trade, Security, and Economic Cooperation Caucus

Member, Mental Health Caucus

Former Member, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives

Member, Native American Caucus

Member, Organic Caucus

Member, Poor People’s Caucus

Member, Port Security Caucus

Member, Pro-Choice Caucus

Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus

Former Member, Revenue and Taxation Committee, California State Assembly

Member, Sustainable Development Caucus

Member, Universal Health Care Caucus

Member, Vision Caucus

Member, Women's Caucus

Chair, Congressional Black Caucus, 2009-2011

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations

Member, Budget

Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

Member, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MSW, Social Work, University of California at Berkeley, 1975
  • BA, Mills College, 1973
  • Founder, Community Health Alliance for Neighborhood Growth and Education (CHANGE)
  • Chief-of-Staff, Representative Ronald Dellums, United States House of Representatives, 1976-1986
  • Campaign Coordinator, Northern California, Shirley Chisholm for President, 1972
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, California, District 13, 2013-present
  • Co-Chair, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, United States House of Representatives
  • Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 13, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, California, District 9, 1998-2013
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 9, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010
  • Senator, California State Senate, 1997-1998
  • Assembly Member, California State Assembly, 1991-1997
  • Member, Advisory Board, Alameda Boys Club
  • Member, Bicameral Global AIDS
  • Member, Black Women Organized for Political Action
  • Member, Board of Directors, Bay Area Black United Fund
  • Member, Brain Injury Task Force
  • Board Member, California Coastal Conservancy
  • Member, California Commission on Status of Women
  • Founder, California Commission on the Status of African-American Males
  • Member, California Defense Conversion Council
  • Chair, California Rainbow Coalition
  • Member, Commission on the Status of Women
  • Member, Democratic Immigration Task Force
  • Member, District Export Council
  • Member, Education and Job Training Task Force
  • Member, Emergency Task Force
  • Board Member, Finance Committee, California Democratic Party
  • Member, Health and Medicine Task Force
  • Member, Hispanic Working Group
  • Former Member, Industrial Relations Committee, California State Assembly
  • Member, John George Democratic Club
  • Member, League of Women Voters
  • Member, Livable Communities Task Force
  • Member, Niagara Democratic Club
  • Founder, Ronald V. Dellums Democratic Club
  • Member, Safe Neighborhoods Task Force
  • Member, Task Force on Tobacco and Health
  • Member, The Young Voter's Project
  • President/Chair, Women's Network, National Conference of State Legislature
  • Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1972

Other Info

Astrological Sign:

Cancer

— Awards:

  • Friends of FACTS Award, Families to Amend California's Three Strikes, LA, 2002

    CWA Conference Award, 2001

    HIV/AIDS Community Service Award, African American Task Force, 2001

    Allen Temple Baptist Church Honors, 2001

    Humane Legislator, American Humane Association, 2002

    The Greenlining Academy Award, Greenlining Institutes 9th Economic Summit, 2002

    Auxillia Chimosoro Award, UCSF AIDS Research, 2001

    Certificate of Congratulations, Bay Capital Business and Professional Women, 2003

    Award of Appreciation, A Safe Place, 2003

    Union Heroine Award, Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, Local 2850, 2001

    Women of Color Resource Center Award, 2001

    HIV/AIDS Community Service Award, Alameda County Office of AIDS Ten Women Campaign, 2002

    Alliance for Nuclear Accountability Award, Western States Legal Foundation & Tri-Valley Communities Against Radioactive Env., 2002

    Plaque, Society of American Law Teachers Board of Governors, 2002

    Certificate of Recognition, Imani Baptist Church, 2002

    Patriotic Service Award, 2001

    Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area, 2001

    Recognition, Physicians for Social Responsibility, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, 2002

    Justice Clinton White Profile in Courage Award, 2002

    Honor, East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission, 2003

    Award, Oakland East Bay Democratic Club, 2001

    National Legislator of the Year, California Public Health Association, North, 2003

    Citizen of the Year Award, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 2001

    Sean MacBride Prize, International Peace Bureau, 2002

    2001 Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area Award, City Flight News Magazine, 2002

    One Hundred Black Men of the Bay Area Lifetime Achievement Award, 2001

    Leif Eriksson Peace Award, Peace 2000 Institute in Reykjavik, Iceland, 2002

    MLK Celebration Award, Taylor Memorial Church, 2002

    Outstanding Contribution to Social Work Policy Award, University of California, MSW Class of 1975, 2002

    Beloved Community Award, Community Learning Program at the University of Creation Spirituality, 2002

    Woman of Valor Award, Northern California Sections of the Negro Council of Negro Women, 2002

    Woman of the Year Award, Business and Professional Women's Federation Church of God in Christ National Chapter, 2002

    Edward F. Snyder Award, 2001

    Outstanding Community Service Award, 34th Annual Conference Sponsored by the National Association of Black Social Workers Inc., 2002

    Certificate of Appreciation, Economic Development Alliance for Business, 2001

    Distinguished Public Health Legislator of the Year Award, American Public Health Association in San Francisco, 2003

    A Season for Nonviolence Recognition Award, Redwood Sequoia Congress, 2001

    Willie L. Brown Jr. Leadership Award, 2001

    Dean's Appreciation Award, University of California, Berkeley, School of Social Welfare, 2001

    ANWR Award, Alaska Wilderness Coalition, 2001

    Howard Thurman Award, Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples, 2001

    Sisters of Fire Award, 2002

    Inter-Action's Congressional Service Award, 2001

    National Peacemaker Award, Houston Peace and Justice Center, 2003

    Aachen Peace Prize, Aachen Peace Foundation in Germany, 2002

    Who's Who in Congress Award, Bay Area Life Membership Committee 32nd Annual Banquet at the NAACP, 2003

    Physicians for Social Responsibility Award, 2003

    Woman of Achievement - Government Award, Isle City Business and Professional Women, 2003

    National Parks Conservation Association Award, 2001

    Humanitarian Award, 45th Annual City Wide Revival, Baptist Ministries Union of Oakland & Vicinity, 2002

    Mary Rhodes Award, Loretto Women's Network in Kansas, 2002

    Congressional Leadership Award, National Urban League, 2009

    Lifetime Legacy Achievement Award, United Nations Association, 2012

  • 5

— Publications:

  • "Renegade for Peace and Justice: A Memoir of Political and Personal Courage"

Policy Positions

2020

Abortion

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

Budget

1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Yes

Campaign Finance

1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

Crime

Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- No

Defense

Do you support increasing defense spending?
- No

Economy

1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Yes

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes

Energy and Environment

1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

Guns

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No

2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Yes

Immigration

1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No

2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No

National Security

1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- No

2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Yes

Trade

Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Yes

California Congressional Election 2014 Political Courage Test

Abortion

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

Budget

1. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes

2. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

Campaign Finance

1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

Capital Punishment

Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

Economy

1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering taxes as a way of promoting growth in the economy?
- No

3. Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
- Yes

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?
- Yes

Energy

1. Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
- No

2. Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production?
- No

Environment

1. Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
- Yes

2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

Guns

1. Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
- Yes

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
- No

Immigration

1. Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No

Marriage

Do you support same-sex marriage?
- Yes

National Security

1. Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?
- No

2. Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No

Social Security

Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?
- No

Spending and Taxes

SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

1. Agriculture
- Slightly Decrease

2. Arts
- Slightly Increase

3. Defense
- Greatly Decrease

4. Education
- Greatly Increase

5. Environment
- Greatly Increase

6. Homeland Security
- Slightly Increase

7. International aid
- Greatly Increase

8. Medical Research
- Greatly Increase

9. Scientific Research
- Greatly Increase

10. Space exploration
- Slightly Increase

11. United Nations
- Greatly Increase

12. Welfare
- Maintain Status

13. Other or expanded categories
- No Answer

14. Capital gains taxes
- Slightly Increase

15. Corporate taxes
- Slightly Increase

16. Excise taxes (alcohol)
- Greatly Increase

17. Excise taxes (cigarettes)
- Greatly Increase

18. Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
- Slightly Increase

19. Income taxes (low-income families)
- Slightly Decrease

20. Income taxes (middle-income families)
- Slightly Decrease

21. Income taxes (high-income families)
- Greatly Increase

22. Inheritance taxes
- Slightly Increase

23. Payroll taxes
- Maintain Status

2019

Abortion

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

Budget

1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- Yes

2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- Yes

Campaign Finance

1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

Economy

1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

Education

1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Yes

Energy & Environment

1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

Guns

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

Health Care

1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- No

Immigration

1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- No

2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Unknown Position

National Security

1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- No

2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Unknown Position

Congress Bills
Elections

2018

General election
General election for U.S. House California District 13

Incumbent Barbara Lee (D) defeated Laura Wells (G) in the general election for U.S. House California District 13 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Barbara Lee (D)
88.4
260,580

Laura Wells (G)
11.6
34,257

Total votes: 294,837
Primary election
Primary for U.S. House California District 13

Incumbent Barbara Lee and Laura Wells advanced from the primary for U.S. House California District 13 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Barbara Lee (D)
99.5
159,751

Laura Wells (G)
0.5
832

Total votes: 160,583


2016

rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Barbara Lee (D) defeated Sue Caro (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Both candidates advanced past the top-two primary on June 7, 2016, by default.

U.S. House, California District 13 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Lee Incumbent 90.8% 293,117
Republican Sue Caro 9.2% 29,754
Total Votes 322,871
Source: California Secretary of State

U.S. House, California District 13 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Lee Incumbent 92% 192,227
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSue Caro 8% 16,818
Total Votes 209,045
Source: California Secretary of State

Campaign themes

The following issues were listed on Lees' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, .

  • Arts and Culture: We must recognize that an arts economy is important not only for the jobs it brings, but for the joy it brings to our communities.
  • Civil Rights: I am a firm believer in the need to guarantee and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals.
  • Economy: A real economic recovery for our urban centers will take time and patience along with thoughtful investment in our collective future. A "cuts only" budget strategy does not address the jobs crisis being experienced in our congressional district, and in every corner of the country.
  • Education: We must resolve to provide ladders of opportunity to make certain that all children have equal access to a quality public education that will prepare them for college or a living-wage job.
  • Peace: As the world's superpower, we have a responsibility to promote peace above all else. This requires leading by example in encouraging global peace, proactively mitigating serious threats and stabilizing conditions that produce conflict.

—Barbara Lees' campaign website, http://www.barbaraleeforcongress.org

2014

Lee won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She and Dakin Sundeen (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 3, 2014, defeating Justin Jelincic (D) and Lawrence Allen (P&F). Lee went on to defeat Sundeen in the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, California District 13 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Lee Incumbent 88.5% 168,491
Republican Dakin Sundeen 11.5% 21,940
Total Votes 190,431
Source: California Secretary of State
U.S. House, California District 13 Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Lee Incumbent 82.6% 77,461
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDakin Sundeen 10.2% 9,533
Democratic Justin Jelincic 4.9% 4,602
Peace and Freedom Lawrence Allen 2.3% 2,190
Total Votes 93,786
Source: California Secretary of State

2012

Lee won re-election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing California's 13th District. She was displaced from her former district, the 9th by redistricting. She and Marilyn Singleton (Ind) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Justin Jelincic (D). Lee then defeated Singleton in the general election on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, California District 13 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Lee Incumbent 86.8% 250,436
Independent Marilyn M. Singleton 13.2% 38,146
Total Votes 288,582
Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"
U.S. House, California District 13 Open Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Lee (D) Incumbent 83.1% 94,709
Green check mark transparent.pngMarilyn Singleton (NPP) 11.8% 13,502
Justin Jelincic (D) 5% 5,741
Total Votes 113,952

Full history


Speeches
Articles

The Root - Congress Must Mandate Release of Coronavirus Demographic Data--Including Race and Ethnicity

Apr. 14, 2020

By Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Karen Bass, Robin Kelly and Barbara Lee The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis unlike any we've seen in our lifetime. In the United States alone, hundreds of thousands of people are confirmed sick, more than 20,000 people have died, and more than 16 million have filed for unemployment. Already, we are seeing the ways in which the pandemic is impacting communities unequally. The early data is alarming: The virus appears to be infecting and killing people of color at higher rates. This reflects the structural racism and systemic inequalities that existed in our country long before the outbreak began. People of color are more likely to live in neighborhoods exposed to environmental hazards like polluted air, which can cause respiratory diseases like asthma that increase the risk of complications from coronavirus. They are more likely to lack access to clean water needed for hand-washing. They are less likely to have health insurance and less likely to have their health concerns taken seriously, despite higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, and other underlying conditions correlated with coronavirus mortality. People of color are also more likely to work in low-wage jobs that cannot be done remotely. They are essential workers on the frontlines of this crisis. And because of generations of entrenched structural racism, they also have fewer financial resources to lean on in the event of health problems or economic disruption, making it more difficult to stay home and avoid exposure. To effectively slow the spread of the virus and ensure communities of color get equitable testing and treatment, we need data. We've already called on the federal government to expand the collection of racial, ethnic, and other demographic data on coronavirus testing and treatment. Today, we are introducing legislation to mandate it. While some states and localities have moved to publish data to better inform the public and our health care response, others have not. That's why we need a national approach, and our bill must be included in the next coronavirus relief package. While public coronavirus data on race and other demographic characteristics is limited, we are already seeing some clear trends. Early reporting suggests that black communities have been among the hardest hit. In Michigan, blacks account for 33 percent of confirmed COVID-19 cases and 40 percent of fatalities, despite making up only 14 percent of the state's population. In Louisiana, 70 percent of those who have died from COVID-19 so far are black, compared with 32 percent of the state's population. The pattern continues in Milwaukee, Illinois and North Carolina. Partial data from Boston shows that among people whose race was reported, more than 40 percent of people infected were black, compared with being only 25 percent of the population. In Chelsea, Mass., a community largely made up of Latinx families, we've seen a hot spot emerge with 400 cases newly reported. And it's not just the black community that is suffering: low-income communities, people with disabilities, immigrants, and tribal communities are on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis. These patterns are alarming. We also know that the data we have so far is insufficient. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released some initial data and so have some states and cities. But we need to leverage all of the data available to us to take on this crisis. Our legislation would require the CDC to update its website daily with the number of individuals tested for COVID-19 and the number of positive tests, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, outcomes, and deaths by race, ethnicity, sex, age, socioeconomic status, disability status, county, and other demographic information. It would also authorize $50 million in emergency supplemental funding to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct or support data collection on the racial, ethnic, and other demographic implications of COVID-19. Under our legislation, we also make sure that all necessary steps are taken to protect privacy, and to engage in meaningful tribal consultation, during this process. The bill requires a public summary of statistics and a report to Congress within 60 days of the end of this public health emergency. We also create a multi-agency Commission chaired by the National Academy of Sciences and made up of representatives from federal agencies; state, local, and tribal officials; and independent experts to identify barriers to collecting data on racial and other demographic disparities, and make recommendations for how to best use this data to promote health equity. This Commission must submit a report to Congress within 60 days, and every 180 days until the end of the public health emergency. We've already urged HHS to expand the collection of racial, ethnic, and other demographic data and release it. President Trump has also indicated that there are plans to begin making some of this data available. But we can't rely on the Trump administration to do this on its own. We need to make this law. We've introduced this legislation with Senators Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Edward J. Markey, Jeff Merkley and 14 of our Senate colleagues and over 80 of our colleagues in the House. In the coming days, we will be urging Congressional leadership to pass this bill in the next coronavirus relief package. We need this data to save lives. We have no time to waste.