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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.
Let me give my greatest appreciation to the gentleman from New York, who will remain at the podium as he has yielded to me, and to thank him for the leadership that he has given to so many issues. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I couldn't have had a wager with a greater Member of Congress. I love his orange tie. I love him looking at this sign: Beat LA. All of those players--LA Dodgers and the Houston Astros--had great…
There are so many things that the American people have to deal with, and I think you have heard many of us offer our sympathy and concern for the tragedy that happened in my State, and, clearly, one more thing that we don't want to deal…
As a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committee, I rise today to express my strong objection to the announced intention by the Trump Administration not to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…
On Friday, November 3, 2017, I was unavoidably detained attending to representation duties in my district and was not present for rollcall votes 605 and 606. I would like to have reflected in the Record, on rollcall vote 605, I would have…
I am joining the Congressional Black Caucus to ask for an extension of the temporary protective status for Haitians. I am absolutely appalled that this government would deny this extension and only allow it for 6 months. Apparently, they…
The legislation by my friends is to destroy Peter to prop up Paul, rather than take the Pallone amendment-- which I want to thank Ms. Slaughter for offering in the Rules Committee--to provide real funding and that would find a way to…
Good morning, America. What about those Houston Astros? As Representative of the 18th Congressional District in the great city of Houston, let me thank the Houston Astros for taking a Harvey- worn community to the highest lengths. We had…
Let me make a proclamation here on the floor of the House, and that is that all the sweat and tears of the Democratic Members, although we offered the opportunity to our Republican friends to do something about healthcare, all of our sweat…
I think it is appropriate this morning to rise to share my passion and my love for this country, but also my frustration. I will use this graphic to set the tone for my remarks this morning. Although the Republican tax proposal will be…
I was unavoidably detained with constituents when rollcall vote No. 592 was cast on the floor of the House, the motion on ordering the previous question on the rule. If I had been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
Before I start, I would like to express my sympathy and concern for those who lost their life in New York through an alleged terrorist act and to pray for their families. Let me also make mention of the fact, Mr. Speaker, that tomorrow…
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