Sheila Jackson Lee

We have done the right thing. We have kept the government open, but there is much more to do. It is the wide- ranging responsibilities of the United States Congress. One of those responsibilities is to tell the truth of our history. This…

I thank Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, 331 million Americans are depending on us to save their lives. If we do not vote today, we will cause the loss of life. We did not vote for the…

Let me be very clear: We cannot shut this government down. Mr. Speaker, 4 pages, 5 pages, or 20 pages of a stopgap measure, the government cannot shut down. The rules of this House and Senate require the Congress to do its work. As the…

I could not help, with my good friend and colleague eloquently speaking about the children and the pain, to rise to the floor today, having just stood on the grounds of the United States Capitol, wondering why we have not been able to pass…

This is Black History Month. This is a moment to recount the journey of African Americans in America. I rise today to speak about H.R. 40, the Commission to Study Slavery and Develop Reparation Proposals introduced by John Conyers almost…

Let me pay tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus and the managers tonight for honoring Black History Month. I look forward to participating this month of February to honor the great history and excellence of African Americans. At this…

This is African-American History Month, Black History Month, and we find that much of the history of Texas is intertwined with African-American history. A slave woman was called the Yellow Rose of Texas, and we realize that it was…

I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding. We want to rise and help all of the families, particularly those families who every day are dealing with children and family members with disabilities. This is an instance where I say can…

The American people might wonder just what happened here today. Well, first of all, the southern border deal never got anywhere, and all of the logistics and all of the cloak and dagger and what was going to be in it failed to even get the…

I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding. In the time that we have had to debate one of the most sacred and deliberative responsibilities of the United States Congress--that is, impeachment proceedings--there has not been one iota…

We have failed to name the proper target for impeachment in a policy dispute. We have failed to process anything against Secretary Mayorkas, and we could not, in any way, bring anything to suggest that he violated the law or that he…

After a long fight, and as a senior member of the Budget Committee, we have gotten to a point where we can say to the American people: We care about you, and we care about your families and most of all your children. The first step…

During my tenure here in the United States Congress, sadly, I have had the opportunity or the responsibility of expressing sympathy to fallen soldiers. I served in this body during the Iraq War, during the Afghan War, and as well Bosnian…

I give much respect to this book called the Constitution, which, if we read some of the opening comments made, it is said that the Declaration of Independence was the promise and the Constitution was the fulfillment. It is a good roadmap…

When Congress fails to do its job, the consequences are real. Families suffer, the economy takes a hit, and government costs rise-- all unnecessarily. The Senate Amendment to H.R. 2872--Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and…

I am here today to speak in opposition to the proposed legislation, H.R. 69l4, Pregnant Student's Rights Act. This bill requires higher education institutions that participate in federal education programs to disseminate information on the…

Restricting immigration and parole is a lose-lose situation, as is rejecting DACA young people who are, in fact, ready to be paramedics, lawyers, doctors, teachers. The White House calls on Congress to advance critical national security…

Quickly, fentanyl is not an immigration issue. It is a criminal issue, a crime issue. It is where we have to come together with our law enforcement across America. What I will say, the utilization of State laws that effectively are not…

I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding, and I am very glad that my colleagues, and some from Texas, want to have the real truth discussed on this floor. The real truth is that President Biden has not fostered nor encouraged open…

With sadness but yet with the joy of her life, I rise today to salute Carolyn Middleton Hall, who passed away in December 2023. Carolyn Middleton Hall was married to our beloved Anthony Hall, a pilot, a great civic leader, a former member…

I want to answer the question: Can't we all get along? There is no doubt of Democrats' promotion and support of small businesses. They are in my district. We work every day to make sure they have access to credit and that they are able to…

I want to pay acknowledgment and have my colleagues recognize a medaled combat veteran in the name of our Secretary of Defense, and that is General Lloyd Austin. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been enormous criticism of the…

I am glad the gentleman from Waco emphasized Waco, Texas, and I thank Congresswoman Crockett for bringing us together. Our friend, our colleague, was mighty proud of being born in Waco, Texas. For that reason, I want to take note of her…

I thank the gentleman from Washington, the ranking member, for his leadership. There is more work to be done, and I am glad our previous speaker, my colleague and friend from California, made it clear that this is for 5 months. This is…

I urge my colleagues to vote against H.R. 788. Don't take that tool away. Help the American people. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 788, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023. This bill would undermine our…