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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.
The children of our Nation are raising their voices. In the last couple of days in my district, many young people representing the 140,000 DACA-status young people in Texas and 800,000 in the Nation walked and shouted and asked and cajoled…
As the senior member on the Judiciary Committee, I remember dealing with church bombings some few years ago. So I rise today to acknowledge my colleagues in Austin and to express my sympathy for the bombing deaths that occurred with a…
I could not help, as I listened to the colloquy of my two friends, to recognize that the key element is saving lives, saving lives from the pillage and the murderous acts that are done with guns. The NICS fix is crucial. The banning bump…
On March 5 and March 6, 2018, I was unavoidably detained attending to representation duties, and I would like to indicate how I would have voted had I been present. On rollcall vote No. 92, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall vote No…
In my district, over the past couple of days, a baby, 8 years old, has been shot. A baby, 5 years old, has been shot. Other individuals have been shot and killed. And, of course, the death and the pillage of mass murders continue, and…
What was it like before this legislation? Simply, J.S., who is documented in the film ``Jane Doe,'' will tell you. A bright young lady, 15 years old, ran on the track team here in this area and, for her own enthusiasm, went to Seattle…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of the bill the following: SEC. 6. GAO STUDY. On the date that is 3 years after the date of…
I include in the Record a letter from Enough is Enough. For Immediate Release: February 26, 2018 Enough Is Enough Calls on the U.S. House of Representatives To Pass Critical Legislation To Hold Websites Accountable for Knowingly…
I will close at this time. Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewomen from Ohio and from New York. I thank Congresswoman Wagner. I thank Congresswoman Lofgren for her concern, as evidenced by her statement, but I want to focus on building blocks…
I also include in the Record a letter from World Without Exploitation with many, many signatures. For Immediate Release National Anti-Trafficking Coalition Urges Congress to Pass FOSTA With Section 230 Provision to Curb Online Sex…
A 16-year-old was found beaten and stabbed to death after being advertised as a prostitute on Backpage. I might suggest that we follow one great philosopher in California who asked: Can we all get along? This amendment is needed in order…
I have already raised the picture of Desiree, who is dead. Her death was driven by being exposed as a so- called prostitute in the sex trafficking of a little girl on Backpage. Or J.S., who, in fact, was victimized in Seattle. She was…
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