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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.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…
In these difficult times, I want to thank the chairman and ranking member, Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Kaptur of the subcommittee, for shepherding this legislation to the floor, and for their efforts, and the commitment that we all…
I want to make note of the fact that in some of the universities that participate in this program, the chairs-- meaning the faculty chairs--are a team of world-class scholars, researchers, and educators from 14 Historically Black Colleges…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division D, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. The amounts otherwise…
Thank you for this opportunity to briefly explain Jackson Lee Amendment No. 22. Before I begin, let me express my appreciation and thanks to my good friends, Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz for their hard and…
I am going to take this opportunity just to show this picture to my colleagues on the floor of the House and the headline that says: ``Urban Flooding in Houston is on the Rise.'' I clearly just used the city of Houston by coincidence, but…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 296, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''…
I thank Mr. Garamendi for yielding. I was detained at another meeting, but I could not help but conclude our very important Special Order. And I do want to emphasize that we have a better deal. We have the opportunity to be able to…
This is a somber day today, and it is a very important day in the history of the United States of America. I have joined with Senator Franken, who indicated that, today, Senators of the United States Senate will make one of the most…
I thank my colleague Congresswoman Plaskett for hosting this special order for members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to speak about the first 6 months of Republicans' failure to govern in the White House and in Congress. Today…
Within hours, the Senate will begin a sinister unraveling of the safety net for millions of Americans--$774 billion cut from Medicaid--and they will throw on the ground some $200 billion that is just a bait to be able to bring votes in. It…
As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee and vigilant defender of our national security, I rise in support of H.R. 3180, the ``Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018,'' which will provide the Intelligence…
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