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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 thank the gentleman very much for yielding. I was here on 9/11, and I could see the billowing smoke as we ran for our lives as the planes were hitting the Pentagon and the aftermath. I was here on January 6 when screaming voices came and…
We will know and history will tell us that embedded in the annals of the Congressional Record will be H. Res. 398 that talks about that story. Yet we rise above that, not so much to ignore it, but we ask that we condemn the violence in…
I thank the manager for her leadership. I also thank all of those on the floor who understand the indignity of massacres, racism, and devastating histories that our country has faced. We, too, are Americans, and I love this country. Last…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I also thank you for your leadership. I thank Congresswoman Meng for her power and passion and the hurt that we saw as she proceeded to say something has to be done. I thank Senator…
On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I rise to anchor this most important Special Order remembering one of the darkest moments in American history, the Tulsa-Greenwood Race Massacre, that occurred in the African American Greenwood…
I include a detailed account of the Tulsa Race Massacre in the Congressional Record. Detailed Account of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 ACCOUNT BASED ON FACTS AND DOCUMENTS REPORTED IN ``FINAL REPORT OF THE OKLAHOMA COMMISSSION TO STUDY THE…
I include the KJRH article in the Record. [From KJRH] Gov. Stitt Responds to Letter From Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Tulsa, OK, May 14, 2021.--Gov. Kevin Stitt has officially been removed from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial…
You saw the bustling town. You saw the bustling town. This is a charred Negro who suffered in the Tulsa riots. Yes, I am like Emmett Till's mother, Let the world see it. This is what happened to an innocent Black person. By the way, the…
I thank the gentleman from New York from illustrating, elaborating on, detailing, and bringing to the 21st century the horrors of the Tulsa race riots, calling it what it is and not being fearful of acknowledging the riotist and violent…
Earlier today, I was unavoidably detained in my congressional district and was not present for Roll Call Vote 144. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: On Roll Call 144, I would have voted aye. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO…
It is good to be an American because as I stand here today during National Police Week, I can truly say that across America, we honor the police officer who holds a child's hand. We honor the police officer who comes to an emergency…
Women are in the workplace. They are the backbone of this economy. We need to pass this legislation and pass it now. I thank Mr. Scott and Mr. Nadler for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the Judiciary, Homeland…
I include in the Record a letter from the YWCA dealing with 200 local organizations in 45 States. YWCA USA, Washington, DC, May 11, 2021. Dear Representative: On behalf of YWCA USA, a network of over 200 local associations in 45 states and…
I include in the Record a letter representing organizations from Black Mamas Matter Alliance, to March of Dimes, to 1,000 Days to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. May 11, 2021. Re Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Dear…
I thank the distinguished gentleman from Virginia for his kindness. This has to pass today if we have any sense of fairness not only to women, but to our children. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would establish that private-sector…
As we speak about criminal justice reform, sometimes children and juveniles are missing--many in the juvenile criminal justice system. Today, in the Committee on the Judiciary, we had a powerful hearing that spoke about the integrating of…
Let me thank the chairwoman, the gentlewoman from California for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this is a stupendous effort, and I did not want to miss the opportunity to speak on behalf of my constituents, for debt blocks you from living your…
Who are we if we cannot honor and celebrate those who have given their ultimate in the National Police Week? I want to say to my hometown law enforcement that we mourn Jason Michael Knox, Harold Lloyd Preston, Lemuel Bruce, and Mark C…
We have had a tumultuous, but yet invigorating 2 weeks. Just a week ago, we were able, in the Judiciary Committee, to pass H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals. Those who voted for it came from all parts of the…
In the Judiciary Committee right now, we are holding hearings to fight against the scourge of voter suppression and the unfortunate abolishment of section 5 by the Shelby case. I heard shouts of hallelujah when that case was abolished. The…
I will bring this Special Order to a close, and I want to remind our colleagues of this very special Special Order led by Chairwoman Joyce Beatty. Then, we heard from Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sanford Bishop, Bennie Thompson, Eddie Bernice…
I thank the gentlewoman for that sense of kinship, with her tribute and a reference to his kindness and his wisdom. I hope everyone knows that we are telling a very special story this evening. To join us in that is a Floridian. I always…
Let me thank the gentlewoman from Wisconsin for her kind words. Those were memorable times, and the historic nature of his leadership was not only national; it was international. I am privileged again in this very special tribute to be…
I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for her recognition of Alcee's complimentary words about Texas, but he was still our friend. I thank Congresswoman Johnson for that tribute. Again, this is a very special tribute, and I might say special…
I thank Congressman Bishop for letting us know that the world is a better place because of Alcee Hastings. Now it is my privilege again to introduce another of Congressman Hastings' dear, dear friends, the chairwoman of the Science, Space…
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