Let me thank the ranking member and the chairman of the full committee. We seek opportunities on the Judiciary Committee to compromise and work together. This legislation would have been an excellent opportunity to be able to work…
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.
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 5, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $200,000)''. Page 9, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert…
As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise to speak about H.R. 4195, the ``Federal Register Modernization Act,'' which modernizes the Federal Register. I want to thank Chairman Darrell Issa and Ranking Member Elijah…
As a member of the Homeland Security Committee and former member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to rise and speak in support of H.R. 5029, the ``International Science and Technology…
I thank the gentleman very much. With that, Mr. Chairman, let me thank the members of this committee. As I indicated, this will be a good amendment to help the people of this great Nation continue their restoration of wealth and economic…
As a senior member of the Home and Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 1786, the ``National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2014.'' I want to thank Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson for…
I want to thank Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson for their leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor and for their commitment to advancing STEM education and including computer science within the…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 7, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $500,000)''. Page 9, line 15, after the dollar amount…
I want to again thank the chairman and ranking member of the subcommittee for the work that they are doing on H.R. 5016. I want to indicate that I think this is an important amendment, as was the previous one. It increased funding by…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Lynch
Let me say to my colleagues, I don't think there is much more that I can say than repeat the story of the 33-month fight by their little girl. It is $100,000 that we are asking to help these parents who are desperate and mourning. I ask my…
I want to thank the chairman and the ranking member of this Appropriations Committee for their hard work and working together, Mr. Crenshaw and Mr. Serrano. These are important matters, and I thank them for the opportunity to present this…





