May 12, 2015
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I was moved by all of the presentations that have been made here today, statements on the floor, by passionate Members of Congress. It reminded me of my time as a municipal court…
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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Apr 30, 2015
Let me thank again the chairman of the subcommittee and the ranking member for their courtesy and, as well, for the work that they have done on this legislation. This amendment was in this bill in the 113th in the FY 2013 Energy and Water…
Apr 30, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act for…
Apr 30, 2015
Let me thank the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia for her outstanding service and leadership on behalf of the District of Columbia and the people of the District of Columbia. As well, let me acknowledge the chairman of the…
Apr 30, 2015
Let me begin by thanking Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Kaptur for the work that they have done, a very challenging and popular appropriations when it comes to energy and water and also the issues of the environment. I have a very…
Apr 30, 2015
I thank my colleague from California, Congressman Barbara Lee, for her courtesy. I join today in standing with my chair, Congressman Butterfield of the Congressional Black Caucus. I, as well, am overwhelmed with the pain that we have seen…
Apr 30, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 27, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by $1,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR…
Apr 30, 2015
I thank the gentlelady. So, in essence, Madam Speaker, this resolution is not in order. If I might make another analogy, what is not given to the Federal Government is left to the States in the Tenth Amendment. I know that D.C. is not a…
Apr 29, 2015
None of the funds made available by this Act for the Department of Veteran Affairs--Benefits for Homeless Veterans and Training and Outreach Programs may be used in contravention of the title 38, Part II, Chapter 20, Subchapter II and III…
Apr 29, 2015
I thank the chairman and ranking member of the subcommittee again for the work, and I raise again a picture of three ladies who look attractive in this picture. Mr. Chairman, and colleagues, these are homeless vets. These are vets who…
Apr 29, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…
Apr 29, 2015
Before I begin, let me express my appreciation and thanks to my good friends, Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Bishop, for their hard and constructive work in shepherding this legislation to the floor. Chairman Dent and I worked together…
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