Jul 28, 2014
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3846, the United States Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act. Mr. Speaker, I am a proud original cosponsor of the bill sponsored by my subcommittee…
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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Jul 28, 2014
I want to thank the gentleman from New York. I just want to take a moment to compliment both Mr. Horsford and Mr. Jeffries for this Special Order, among others. I could not imagine, as we end this session, to have a more important…
Jul 28, 2014
Let me welcome the young African leaders that are here from all over Africa. They came because they view America as a working government, a government of democracy and collaboration and coalition. So I welcome them. But I also ask my…
Jul 28, 2014
As a senior member of the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees and as founder and co-chair of the Congressional Children's Caucus I rise in strong support of S. 1799, the Victims of Child Abuse Reauthorization Act 2014. This bill…
Jul 25, 2014
As a senior member of the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, I rise in strong support of H. Con. Res. 105, a resolution prohibiting the President from deploying or maintaining United States Armed Forces in sustained combat roles…
Jul 24, 2014
Let me add my appreciation to Ms. Brownley for her leadership on this issue and for the women that are on the floor who are members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee and members of the Armed Services Committee, who really have led this…
Jul 24, 2014
Having just come back from my community where two women and families have been killed through the violence of domestic violence, they live no more--but what about those who are soldiers who put on the uniform who are experiencing a…
Jul 24, 2014
I can't thank you enough for leading this Special Order. Again, the passion that you have shown in your service here in the United States Congress really speaks to what Americans send their representatives to the Congress for, to be…
Jul 24, 2014
Today, I was on official business in Houston, honoring the life of Dr. Evelyn Thornton. She was a great American. Dr. Thornton was the mother of two wonderful daughters: Yvonne Denise, a trained lawyer; and Wanda, an outstanding physician…
Jul 24, 2014
Today, in my district, we buried Dr. Evelyn E. Thornton, the first African American to graduate from the University of Houston with a Ph.D. in math and a leader in civic matters and education. Because of my responsibility of speaking at…
Jul 23, 2014
May I determine what time is left, please. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.
Jul 23, 2014
On Monday, I joined other Houstonians to express our sympathy by greeting citizens from the Netherlands and Malaysia after the enormous tragedy that occurred just 4 days ago, or more than 4 days ago, the shooting-down of the Malaysian…
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