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Sheila Jackson Lee

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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.

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Mar 8, 2023

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 2 minutes remaining.

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Mar 8, 2023

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. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Mar 8, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 2(e). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 199, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms…

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Mar 8, 2023

I come to the floor where I am always reminded of the privileges of this Nation. That is why we fight so hard to end voter suppression, oppression, and the denial of the right to vote. This institution is the cradle of democracy. This past…

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Mar 8, 2023

I acknowledge the ranking member and the chairman of the important Oversight and Reform Committee and the work that they do to ensure that government agencies work well. As they do so, I would expect that their efforts would meet all tests…

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Mar 7, 2023

Just a few weeks ago, I declared this year the year of the child. In the course of that moment, I have seen the abuse of children around the world. In Ukraine, Russia has stolen 700,000 children, all the way to the United States of America…

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Mar 7, 2023

Let me thank the gentlewoman from Florida and the gentleman from Illinois for their distinguished leadership of the CBC Special Order and to acknowledge our chairman, Steve Horsford, and the leadership to be able to acknowledge a very…

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Feb 28, 2023

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. {time} 1845 Amendment No. 8 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting…

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Feb 28, 2023

We cannot run the government by ambiguity, confusion, lack of clarity, and just throwing language down on the floor and expecting all the pieces of government to work together. I question whether this legislation and the legislation…

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Feb 28, 2023

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for further clarifying our intent. Usually, inflation, by the economists, is around 2 percent. To have this amendment that indicates 1 percent, it gives some clarity of a significant impact. I would say…

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Feb 28, 2023

How much time do I have remaining? The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Feb 28, 2023

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR (Ms. Lee of Florida). The gentlewoman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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