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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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May 14, 2015

The Jackson Lee amendment will provide the Department of Defense chief privacy officer with the tools it needs to plan and execute updates and changes to the DOD computer networks. In this world of hacking and the importance of securing…

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May 14, 2015

Let me thank the Chairman for his kindness. May I ask the Chairman how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 2 minutes remaining.

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May 14, 2015

Let me thank the chairman of the full committee, the gentleman from Texas; and the ranking member, the gentleman from Washington; and the manager who is managing, my dear friend from Rhode Island, for their leadership on many, many issues…

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May 14, 2015

Let me thank the gentleman very much for yielding to me, and let me thank the chairman of the full committee. Mr. Chairman, I rise to support Jackson Lee amendment No. 64, and I am very pleased to have the support of the ranking member and…

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May 13, 2015

I have had more than a momentous time to be in this body. I was moved by the conviction of my friend and colleague and the Speaker, Mr. Franks and Mr. Boehner, because I know that they speak from their hearts. But faith cannot be…

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May 13, 2015

I thank the gentleman. I will come to a close. But I am welled with emotion, not for killing, but for saving; not for condemnation, but for appreciation; not for judging, but for letting people know that I have constituents who are huddled…

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May 13, 2015

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a condition where the two fetuses unequally share blood circulation. The news was devastating, but they had to make a decision that was guided by the doctor and their faith. The Campbells were told that…

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May 13, 2015

Let me thank the ranking member and the chairman of the full committee. As my colleagues have done, let me also acknowledge the chairman of the Crime Subcommittee, Mr. Sensenbrenner, on which I serve as the ranking member. As many have…

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May 12, 2015

I will close with a prayer that those who are already lost will know that we pray for their eternal rest, and for those who live, that we pray for their continued service to this Nation. Mr. Speaker, as a senior Member of the House…

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May 12, 2015

It is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen), another distinguished gentleman who has worked on these issues and is now the ranking member of the Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee of the House…

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May 12, 2015

I thank Congressman Reichert for his belief in this bill and for his statement of the preciousness of life of our law enforcement officers and our families who depend upon them. This bill, of course, in particular, would work with States…

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May 12, 2015

Let me thank Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers of the Judiciary Committee for this timely presentation and the offering of this legislation on the floor this week, which is a time to commemorate and mourn and to uphold the…

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