Meet Lee

PA State Rep. R. Lee James has more than 40 years of experience as a local businessman, working in both the banking and investment management sectors. He is dedicated to creating policies that empower local employers to create good-paying jobs for workers. In order to do this, he supports efforts to streamline regulations in an attempt to eliminate red tape and unleash the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Pennsylvania’s economy.

In addition to promoting private-sector job creation, James’s other legislative priorities include investing in the infrastructure necessary to promote a strong economy and safe communities, responsibly harvesting Pennsylvania’s abundant natural resources in a way that promotes economic growth while protecting its environmental integrity and improving the education system for Pennsylvania students and parents. For the 2025-26 legislative session, James was appointed to serve as the Republican chairman of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee.

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