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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.
I think by the spirit and the tone of this Special Order we can see that there is hope and a pathway for collaboration. Let me thank Mr. Payne, who has evidenced those collaborative efforts through his leadership on homeland security and…
What about those Houston Rockets. In the 18th Congressional District, in the Toyota Center last night, we reclaimed the name Clutch City. Let me thank the young men of the Houston Rockets, the Rockets organization. For the first time in 18…
So many important points have been made, and I would just like to quickly summarize by adding my appreciation, again, to the sponsors and to the speakers today, Congresswoman Maloney and Congresswoman Beatty, and, of course, the speakers…
I have the privilege of now yielding 4 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Beatty), the author of H.R. 246 that protects children from being criminalized, which is included in this bill, and I thank her for her work.
Let me join my friend and colleague, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and thank him for his leadership in making sure that this bill would come to the floor. Along with the ranking member, Mr. Conyers; subcommittee chairman, Mr…
It gives me great privilege to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney), whom I have worked with over the years on issues dealing with women's rights and the abuse and misuse of children and…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank the Members who have spoken and highlighted a number of points that I want to reinforce. I want to reinforce what my good friend from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney) and the gentleman…
On this day that we honor the fallen, who have been given the duty and obligation to protect and serve, the Nation's law enforcement officers, I also stand here to mourn those marines and those Nepal rescue workers who died on the side of…
Again, let me offer my appreciation to the chairman and ranking member for including my amendment, No. 75, in en bloc amendment No. 4. I want to thank, also, my good friend from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). Both of us serve on the…
Let me conclude by first thanking the gentleman from Colorado. I think, Mr. Chairman, it evidences that the appreciation for small businesses reaches from States like Texas to New York to California to Missouri to Colorado and Florida and…
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 77, after line 21, insert the following: SEC. 334. ASSESSMENT OF OUTREACH FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS…
I would like to thank the gentleman. I know a lot of hard work has gone into the preparation of the underlying bill. We are approaching Memorial Day and then celebrating Veterans Day, as we acknowledge our soldiers on the front line. I…
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