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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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Feb 6, 2023

The Chinese spy balloon may not have been the first, and it may not be the last. It is interesting how the Chinese can characterize an outright spy balloon of some sort, suggest it is only trying to find out the weather, whether we have…

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Feb 2, 2023

As we begin the month of February that has been designated to not only educate but to embrace and confirm the wonderment of America's diversity, as we would in every single important aspect of American life, and it is from our Native…

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Jan 31, 2023

All I can say is that health professionals by and large in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices will say no. They need their patients healthy. As many people that can get vaccinated with information should get vaccinated and, of course…

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Jan 31, 2023

These medical professionals in the early stages were suffering from higher PTSD scores, depression, and anxiety. Many healthcare workers at the beginning of the pandemic saw workers get sick and die from COVID almost right in front of…

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Jan 31, 2023

At any moment we can have a surge of COVID-19. We saw that at the beginning of the convergence of the flu, which was high this year, and COVID. So I don't celebrate this legislation. I don't take angst or anger with the individual who…

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Jan 31, 2023

This is another moment that I am on the floor of the House, and I thank the ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce who has been so dutiful throughout the years that we suffered, somewhat lonely and somewhat confused, about…

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Jan 31, 2023

I include in the Record a New York Times article, ``U.S. Plans to End Public Health Emergency for COVID in May.'' [From the New York Times, Jan. 30, 2023] U.S. Plans To End Public Health Emergency for Covid in May The end of the emergency…

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Jan 26, 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. 36 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee

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Jan 26, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk, No. 36. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 11, insert ``or a test drawdown under subsection (g),'' after ``(d),''. Page 2, line…

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Jan 26, 2023

My good friend from Texas apparently did not understand the prior amendment in terms of its utilization in the time of disasters that his district faces as mine does all the time and many other Americans. So let me indicate as I move to…

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Jan 26, 2023

I ask to present amendment No. 35. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 11, insert ``or a drawdown with respect to which the petroleum products drawn down will be…

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Jan 26, 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. 70 Offered by Ms. Ross

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