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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.
Under this regulation, they will still be allowed to do so. Let me be very clear. It is for veterans, and under the regulation of ATF, who is full of combat veterans themselves doing their duty to this Nation, who looked at this and said…
I thank the distinguished ranking member and certainly the distinguished Member who is managing, my friend from Texas. Let me be very clear. I support a stabilizing brace for disabled Americans and veterans. Could anybody stand here and…
I thank the gentleman for yielding time. This really is about saving lives. Eight children a day die from gun violence. In addition, 40,000 Americans die from gun violence throughout the year. I thank Congressman Thompson of California for…
I thank the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania and my good friend from Kentucky for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, I think it is extremely important to assure the American people--and particularly my husband, Dr. Lee--and to proclaim, which we…
Today, I rise to acknowledge June 6, 1944, D-Day, the day the largest land, sea, and air attack came to Normandy to fight Hitler. It was an unbelievable surge of power for freedom. Just a few years ago, I had the privilege of commemorating…
I thank the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania for her kindness. All that will do is end separation of powers and basically say that the courts--not because a petitioner or plaintiff has gone in but because the Congress intercedes and wants the…
I give the compliment back to the distinguished gentlewoman from New Mexico. We are alums, and we will leave that for all to find out from where, but I am very proud to stand with her and really to stand with all of those who believe that…
The underlying bill could stand some work from all of us, and I ask us to save our children. Let's save our children and stop this deadly drug from coming into the United States, and let's find a way to reach our children.
I thank the gentlewoman from Florida and the gentleman from Illinois, and I join Mr. Horsford in expressing my appreciation to them both for their continuing leadership. Mr. Speaker, this is a particularly important Special Order, honoring…
We have a serious challenge in this country, a challenge that requires us to act with broadness, swiftness, and, of course, understanding. I rise today to introduce legislation, the Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and…
I thank the gentleman as well, Mr. Takano, for his vision and leadership and the years of service that he has given to the Veterans' Affairs Committee. We could not have a more stalwart champion for the veterans of America. I thank my…
As we heard from the South Korean President who spoke to a joint session just a few weeks ago, he talked about patriotism, democracy, and the unity of our nations. It is absolutely imperative that we support these Korean war vets who stood…
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