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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Congresswoman Laurel Lee discusses education and government accountability

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State Representative Laurel Lee Serving Florida 15th District | Official U.S. House headshot

State Representative Laurel Lee Serving Florida 15th District | Official U.S. House headshot

Congresswoman Laurel Lee, representing Florida’s 15th district, has been active on social media, sharing updates on her recent activities and legislative efforts. Her posts provide insight into her priorities and ongoing work in Congress.

On February 11, 2025, Congresswoman Lee tweeted about her meeting with the Board of Trustees from Hillsborough Community College in Washington D.C. She stated: "It was great to meet with the @HCCFl Board of Trustees in my D.C. office this week! We discussed ways to enhance the quality of education for our community back home. Education remains a top priority of mine in Congress, and I will continue to work in tandem with our local…"

The following day, February 12, 2025, she addressed issues related to government accountability. In her tweet, she expressed the need for reforms to address misuse within governmental operations: "The overhaul to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse within our government is long overdue. The American people deserve to know where all of their taxpayer dollars are being spent."

Later that same day, Lee announced her reintroduction of a legislative measure aimed at combating opioid-related issues. She wrote: "Today, I reintroduced the OPIOIDS ACT, which equips law enforcement personnel with additional training and resources to ensure they can safely get synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, off of our streets. This bill is critical in fighting this crisis and keeping our communities…"