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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 thank Mr. Yarmuth and say that I couldn't leave the mic without acknowledging that George Foreman is in Houston, and Evander Holyfield, only to say that the people that he fought became his dear friends. I know they would want me to…
On April 17-18, 2016 Houston experienced a historic flood event that claimed the lives of eight people; damaged over 1,150 households; disrupted hundreds of businesses; closed community centers, schools, and places of worship due to flood…
I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for yielding, and I thank all of my friends. We are friends when we come to celebrate someone as potent and powerful and, certainly, symbolic. But we should really recognize that The Greatest, Muhammad…
During this season when the American people are selecting the next Commander in Chief, I would like to offer that this is a time to discuss the issues of economic opportunity, a time for discussion of furthering health care, and working to…
I thank the distinguished gentleman and the distinguished gentlewoman for their courtesies. I want the chairman to know that I have acknowledged in my written statement the funds that he has placed in the legislation. Mr. Chair, I ask my…
My previous amendment dealt with the Investigations account, which is the predecessor to the Construction account. Before I begin the discussion, let me say that I took to the floor of the House in May, after the floods occurred in…
I want to thank the ranking member, Ms. Kaptur, her staff, and the chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. Simpson, and staff and others because they have been working hard. I want to emphasize that this is an amendment that was approved and…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. The amounts otherwise provided by this Act…
Allow me again to thank Mr. Simpson and Ms. Kaptur for their work on this energy and water bill that is so very important, and emphasize the importance of this legislation to many and all regions of the United States of America. My…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. The amounts otherwise provided by this Act…
Again I thank Mr. Simpson for recounting that information and Ms. Kaptur for the leadership that she has given and the understanding of the plight that we are in. Flood control is critical to dams and harbors, and it is most critical of…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…
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