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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.
It is my task this morning to encourage my colleagues to adhere to the rule of law. In keeping with that, my colleagues on the Judiciary Committee--Mr. Nadler, the ranking member, myself, and Mr. Cohen--introduced H.R. 5476, the Special…
I thank Congressman Tonko so very much for yielding. He was a dear, dear friend of Louise. I rise today to really highlight the sunshine that Congresswoman Louise McIntosh Slaughter really was to all of us. I am reminded of that day when…
Every year, billions of dollars are stolen from hardworking Americans as a result of identity theft. Tax season is a particularly dangerous time as scammers pretending to be IRS representatives, trick victims into giving them money. The…
As my colleague has already mentioned, this is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a very important statement for preventing violence against women, men, boys, and girls. I rise today to say that it is still of great concern to all of us, and…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I think it is important for those of us who have served here that we are down this frivolous route again: this unconstitutional effort to remedy the disaster that has been perpetrated by the Republican…
Outrage is certainly not a tough enough word to watch the children of Syria, and innocent civilians, be attacked by poisonous gas. Assad is a vicious dictator, and Russia has propped him up. It is important for the American people and for…
Let me thank the two original cosponsors of this legislation, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) and the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Murphy), for their leadership. As technology advances, we are faced with more and more…
It is my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Murphy), the original cosponsor, along with Mr. Fitzpatrick of this bill.
I wanted to come to the American people because I truly believe that when it comes to the national security of this Nation, we are of one belief, one faith, and singularly committed to the security of each and every American. I know that…
I have no quarrel with the idea of diplomacy. I believe that even your enemies deserve the opportunity to explain themselves. So, as Secretary Tillerson had mentioned some months ago, he was interested in some encounter with North Korea…
Let me thank the gentlewoman from New York. I can't thank her enough as I watched her, every day, work without ending, thank her so very much. And to Chairman Frelinghuysen, let me thank him as well for his service. But I am very grateful…
Just a few minutes ago, we passed a major omnibus appropriations bill, of which I had the privilege of submitting over 30 requests. Frankly, I am thankful for the funding I received on behalf of the 18th Congressional District of Texas. It…
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