Nov 2, 2015
As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 3503, the ``Homeland Security Support Fusion Centers Act of 2015.'' State and major urban area fusion centers serve as central points within the state and…
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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Nov 2, 2015
As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 3361, the ``Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act.'' I am in support of this bill because it amends the Homeland Security Act of…
Oct 28, 2015
I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Higgins), the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Vela), and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Katko) for their great leadership. Mr. Speaker, the good news is that we on the Committee on Homeland Security…
Oct 28, 2015
What we must be careful of is that we do not increase any mandatory minimums and some of the penalties that are in place, and we must be careful that we do protect Social Security and Medicare. We will continue to monitor this for a budget…
Oct 28, 2015
Mr. Ranking Member, let me thank you. And to the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, let me thank you as well. This was a tough call. And I do want to thank the leadership, Speaker Boehner, and our leadership, Leader Pelosi, Whip…
Oct 27, 2015
There are comments on this floor that said we had to listen to those who came. I want to stand and listen to the hardworking Americans who ultimately will retire. I am tired of blocking good measures that protect them, such as the Labor…
Oct 27, 2015
As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise to speak on H.R. 3819, ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015,'' which reauthorizes federal-aid highway and transit programs for three weeks through November 20, 2015…
Oct 27, 2015
Today we will have an opportunity to support the Export-Import Bank opening so that constituents across America, including Houston, Texas, will have the opportunity to grow jobs and to compete internationally. That is a good thing, Mr…
Oct 23, 2015
Some of the good news this week is my introduction, with 16 original cosponsors, of H. Res. 489, congratulating Texas Southern University for 88 years. TSU is celebrating their 88 years at their homecoming this weekend. TSU is a school…
Oct 23, 2015
I don't know why we are here this morning; I guess out of desperation. After 11 hours of trying to attack the former Secretary of State, now we come this morning to continue our attack on women and again to have Republicans address the…
Oct 23, 2015
I request that this article from White House Blog entitled, ``The Faces of Health Care: Joanne W.'' regarding the benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act be submitted. Joanne was able to sign up for Medicare at 66. Her doctor told her…
Oct 23, 2015
Closing the clinics would cut into the very essence of service to vulnerable women. It would cut into their mammogram services, their cervical cancer examinations. The Supreme Court just a year or a couple of months ago said this kind of…
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