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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 gentleman is extremely kind for the passion that I have. Madam Speaker, we must pass this legislation to deal with not only the lend-lease on defense articles, but to be able to provide the necessary humanitarian relief as well. Madam…
I thank the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the manager, Mr. Wilson, who I have traveled with as well, and I know his heart. Madam Speaker, I rise and support the legislation, S. 3522, that will provide the President with…
Today, former Secretary Madeleine Albright was funeralized at the National Cathedral. I rise today to pay tribute to a great American and a woman who exuded confidence and knowledge of worldwide diplomacy. She was appointed by President…
I was pleased to join the Hoyer codel to Europe, which included a number of countries and also the border between Poland and Ukraine. That is why I am stunned by the remarks of Foreign Minister Lavrov, who indicates that, ``Russia warns of…
I will start with associating myself with my colleagues who have just spoken and say, ``Glory to Ukraine'' and to indicate that my heart is broken. The words will not elevate the despicable actions of Vladimir Putin. Today we voted to…
I thank the manager for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership. I thank, of course, the chairwoman of the Small Business Committee, Mr. Blumenauer, and the many supporters who have provided support for this legislation. I am hoping…
The people of the United States deserve to know the truth. With all the ranting of my friends across the aisle, the Constitution indicates that this Nation was formed to create a more perfect Union. {time} 1445 There were those who incited…
Let me thank the leadership of our chairman and the working relationship with the ranking member. Mr. Speaker, I was in Lithuania as the Russians were coming in, and I spent a couple of days there with the hopes and dreams of many people…
I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for his consistent leadership as he serves as chair and ranking member of a number of subcommittees of the Homeland Security Committee. He has been not only an effective manager here on the floor, but…
Today, I sat in the Senate Judiciary Committee as a historic vote was taken. Since the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor, only four women have ascended to the United States Supreme Court. In particular, longer than any other demographic…
It is incredulous when good ideas come to the floor that should draw bipartisan support--one cannot look, in the old country, they say, a gift horse in the mouth. I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for recognizing that what we do in…
I thank the gentleman for his thoughtful amendment, and I thank him for helping to further enhance this bill. For clarity's sake, let me be very clear. This bill decriminalizes possession on the Federal level. All State laws and all State…
I include in the Record Health Affairs' ``Culture of Health,'' which shows the importance of cannabis liberalization policy, and a letter from all of these individuals, religious groups, and the Center for American Progress. [From…
I thank the lead sponsor, Chairman Nadler, for problem solving, along with Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Cohen, Congresswoman Lee, and all of those who galvanized all of us. I was pleased to be able to lead this through the Crime, Terrorism, and…
I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for her leadership, along with my colleague from Texas, Congresswoman Johnson, who chairs the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and the many, many committees that have worked on the COMPETES…
In a building that conspicuously marked its exterior with the word ``children,'' the brutal Putin bombed without stopping this safe house in Mariupol. Obviously, it was completely destroyed. There were 300 people dead and little children…
I support H.R. 3359, the ``Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act of 2021,'' and urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation, which establishes a procedure for families of murder victims, in cases investigated at the federal…
Let me thank the gentleman from Oregon for his support of this legislation; and as well, again thank Mr. Swalwell for that commitment to helping families who are typically desperate for help in these cold cases. Let me cite as a comparison…
It is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline), a member of the Judiciary Committee.
I include in the Record the article titled: ``U.S. Military Has Acted Against Ransomware Groups, General Acknowledges.'' [From the New York Times, December 5, 2021] U.S. Military Has Acted Against Ransomware Groups, General Acknowledges…
I include in the Record the article: ``Without major changes, more Americans can be victims of online crime'' The Hill. ``When you turn on the TV or read the newspaper, it is hard to ignore headlines: `Colonial Pipeline a Victim of Massive…
I include in the Record the article: ``Ho, Ho, Ho, Holiday Scams'' FBI Portland. During the 2020 holiday season, this article says this FBI Internet Compliance Center received more than 17,000 complaints regarding the nondelivery of goods…
As President Zelenskyy said, we are the leaders of peace. The President is the leader of world peace. Thank you, President Biden, for recognizing the crisis and the murder and pillage and slaughter of babies in Ukraine. Let us continue to…
Some many years ago, with a bush as big as a bush on my head, an Afro, of which I was enormously proud, young, fragile ego, probably not that strong in my frame, some would say, skinny legs and high heels, an early teen, trying to express…
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