Barbara Lee is an outstanding choice to lead the SFOPS subcommittee at a time when America’s investments in global health, development, and diplomacy have never been more important to our nation’s health and economic security. She brings decades of experience, passion, and leadership to this role from her days championing PEPFAR and supporting the needs of underprivileged children around the world.

A longtime advocate of the international affairs budget, she has pressed for greater international COVID-19 response, saying “America serves both our interest and our values when we act in service of our common humanity.” We congratulate Chairwoman Lee and look forward to working with her and Ranking Member Hal Rogers to ensure that in the midst of a global pandemic, our nation invests in American aid and diplomacy – both essential to our economic and health recovery.