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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 am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Let me reemphasize: Clarity in the First Amendment cannot be a bad thing. This bill kills speech. Let's clarify that that speech is protected by the First Amendment to not…
Again, Mr. Chair, can the Chair tell us the time remaining. The ACTING CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 2 minutes remaining.
How much time is remaining? The ACTING CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.
As we begin the process that comes as a responsibility of this House, and that is, overseeing the President's budget and designing a budget to serve the American people, I am raising the question of the baffling budget that seems to be…
I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Farenthold The Acting CHAIR (Mr…
Let me say to the gentleman that what we are suggesting is that propaganda can be confusing. I want truth and honesty, and I want our agencies to be able to reach out and to help the American people. Therefore, my amendment says that if by…
How much time is remaining on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 30 seconds remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
With all good intentions of the underlying bill, the Regulatory Integrity Act of 2017, which has a very distinguished name, I am really concerned, and my colleague should be concerned, of the chilling effect of this particular legislation…
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 8, after line 12, insert the following new subsection: (c) Applicability.--Section 307 of title 5…
Let me indicate that the gentleman just argued my point. Clarity is what we need. My amendment provides clarity. Again, what does this bill do? This bill tells Federal employees about their speech: what level of speech, containing speech…
I have no doubt that my good friend from Texas loves his wife. I would also suggest to him that there might be a number of individuals who are experts that would be able to confirm that, certainly those who are around him, and they might…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, after line 17, insert the following new paragraph (and redesignate subsequent paragraphs accordingly)…
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