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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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Dec 2, 2015

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 the bill, add the following: TITLE__OTHER MATTERS SEC. ____. YOUTH ENERGY ENTERPRISE…

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Dec 2, 2015

I offer amendment No. 9, and I ask unanimous consent that it be modified in the form I have placed at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment, as modified, and report the modification. The text of the amendment…

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Dec 2, 2015

I thank the gentleman from Michigan. I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone).

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Dec 2, 2015

Let me conclude by simply saying I thank both Mr. Upton and Mr. Pallone for joining in the unanimous consent to revise the amendment simply to say that this report on increasing methods to increase the electric grid resilience with respect…

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Dec 2, 2015

If I may, Mr. Chairman, I want to thank Mr. Upton for his enthusiasm. Dean Kamen is a hero of all of us. As I said, the greatest joy that I have seen in my young people when I invite them out is going to NASA Johnson out in Houston and, as…

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Dec 2, 2015

I just want to take a moment, Mr. Chairman, as we have been debating important energy issues on the floor of the House, to offer my deepest sympathy to the families who have lost loved ones in San Bernardino and hope that we will come…

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Dec 2, 2015

Let me express my appreciation to Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Pallone and the Rules Committee for allowing this amendment to come to the floor. Let me thank Chairman Sessions and Ranking Member Slaughter of the Rules Committee as…

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Dec 1, 2015

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee and Ranking member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, I rise in support of H.R. 4127, the ``Intelligence Authorization…

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Dec 1, 2015

First of all, let me say that I join my colleagues in asking for the James Zadroga bill to be passed in honor and tribute to our first responders after the tragedy and heinous terrorist act of 9/11. And then, of course, today is World AIDS…

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Nov 30, 2015

I am pleased to rise today in support of S. 1170, the ``Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015.'' I would like to recognize Senator Feinstein for her commendable leadership in fighting for greater awareness of breast…

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Nov 30, 2015

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey and the gentlewoman from Illinois but I want to specifically say Chicago. I join my colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I think this is, again, an important statement of the value of the Congressional Black…

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Nov 19, 2015

This is a long list of the vetting process that desperate refugees who happen to come from camps in Jordan and Lebanon--and who happen to be Syrian--go through. It is more than 21. In fact, the last one says: Prior to entry to the United…

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