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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 the ranking member, Mr. Price, and his staff, as well as the chairman, Mr. Diaz-Balart, for their work on something that is very close and near and dear to many Members' hearts. It certainly is close to mine. The Jackson Lee…
I want to be very clear: I am here, as many Members are, to extend our hand of friendship for the protection of the Internet and the question of sales on the Internet. I hope we will be able to do that. I ask my colleagues to consider the…
I would like to make note that I came from local government, so I have a letter signed by representatives of the National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, International City/County Management…
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 (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution states that ``The Congress shall have Power to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts . . .'' Too often the interpretation of these words are only about patents and inventions…
My appreciation to all of those who are on the floor today. My amendment speaks to discussions that this Congress has had over many, many years on the question of science, technology, engineering, and math and, in particular, working with…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 22, line 19, strike ``and''. Page 22, line 23, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 22, after…
I thank Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Johnson for their efforts to advance our nation's space exploration horizon. I am a firm believer that commercial and government unmanned and manned space exploration complement each other. The…
I thank the gentlewoman. I thank the managers of this bill, including the majority leader. I just want to say that I come from Space City. Houston, Texas, has as its motto--its defining moment besides railroads--is Space City. I served 12…
This morning, I ask all my colleagues to join me in supporting H. Res. 92, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Project Head Start, launched in the White House Rose Garden on May 18, 1965, as bold and audacious in its scope design and as…
I would like to thank the gentleman for his support for both of my amendments. And I, again, would indicate that every opportunity we have to grow the economy and expand to those populations not fully included, this Congress should take an…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 22, line 19, strike ``and''. Page 22, line 23, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 22, after…
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