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Sheila Jackson Lee

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Sheila Jackson Lee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for civil rights, social justice, and healthcare reform throughout her tenure. Jackson Lee has served on various committees, including the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, and has been involved in significant legislative efforts addressing issues such as immigration, education, and public safety.

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Sep 7, 2018

If I might respond to the gentleman's presentation. Due process is denied and could be denied, based upon the fact that there is no element of the offenses that are just listed in a laundry- list type. That would come about if we had done…

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Sep 7, 2018

It is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the Judiciary Committee.

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Sep 7, 2018

How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Texas has 16\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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Sep 7, 2018

If I might inquire how many speakers the gentlewoman from Georgia has remaining.

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Sep 6, 2018

I look forward to having the opportunity to speak about former Congressman Ron Dellums at a lengthier time, but I wanted to stand and pay tribute to him at this time, and to indicate what an important experience it was to serve with him…

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Sep 6, 2018

I am honored to stand here with our good friend just leaving the podium, the Honorable Lacy Clay. It is good to see the kind of family attitude that we are all expressing. Each person has gone to hug the Honorable Barbara Lee because she…

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Sep 5, 2018

1 minute is really not enough time, but I really wanted to highlight, as quickly as I can, some crucial issues that we have experienced over the work recess. First of all, I condemn the actions of Saudi Arabia as it relates to the bombing…

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Jul 25, 2018

Tomorrow will be a great day. We will introduce the reauthorization of the historic Violence Against Women Act. We are excited about this introduction because so many women had an opportunity for almost a year and a half, close to 2 years…

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Jul 23, 2018

There are three items that I think are important for our colleagues. A number of Members traveled to Texas to physically assess where we were in the reunification of these children and their families. Let me just say that those who are…

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Jul 23, 2018

Today I rise to join my colleagues in unequivocally condemning the President's gross assault on the independence of the federal judiciary by stacking the federal courts with unqualified nominees. Since his inauguration a year and six…

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Jul 19, 2018

The American people expect corrective actions by this body and the other body, and so I rise today to reinforce the importance of the translators' notes as it relates to the meeting between the President of the United States and President…

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Jul 18, 2018

Last school year was a deadly year for so many of our children going to school in America. School shootings shocked the very core of Americans and communities across the country. As we approach the beginning of school, this Congress has…

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