Sheila Jackson Lee

I am pleased to yield to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Torres).

I am particularly delighted to begin my remarks, as I continue to weave in and out tonight, and then, with my remarks, will yield to Mr. Torres as well. This is a moment in history. Tonight, we will explore honoring our 50-year legacy, Our…

Let me thank our illustrious leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, whose visionary leadership is going to carry us into the 117th Congress. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty acts legislatively on her history. She is from Ohio, one of the…

Just a few minutes ago, Members stood on the steps of the United States Congress, reminiscent of the unity of this Nation and the words of our Pledge of Allegiance that we stand united. I rise to offer words of condolence and remembrance…

This is a daunting and overwhelming responsibility that this country has, and that is to defeat COVID-19 and to win this war against the pandemic. If you take a survey of different States, you will find that there is an uneven approach to…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise with great promise to support H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, and thank the manager. I thank the chairman for investing $3.5 billion over 5 years in expanding opportunities and…

Let me thank the gentlewoman from New York, first of all, for her courage and for convening us together. And I might say to the gentlewoman that we are not doing this for ourselves. We have taken an oath of office. I have said this many…

I rise with a somber spirit and a heavy heart to be able to celebrate the law officers, the police officers, who stood their ground on behalf of this citadel of democracy on January 6. Police officers were beaten, sprayed with mace, hit…

Today, earlier on the floor, I made one important announcement of one important number. And I said that what we were doing with the budget reconciliation resolution was we were rescuing America. Because 594,000 Americans are expected to…

Let me thank the distinguished chairman of the Budget Committee for the masterful way that he has led the Budget Committee and the masterful way that he has led this debate. In the next couple of months, close to 600,000 Americans will…

As a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland Security, on the Budget, and as the Member of Congress for a congressional district that has experienced the worst of COVID-19 as a public health emergency and economic…

I think I would like to raise the question, what would Abraham Lincoln do, a man who faced the turmoil of a divided Nation. I think he would look for an individual like General Mr. Lloyd Austin, someone who had had the balance of seeing…

We have more troops there than we have in Iraq and Afghanistan. Obviously, we would be concerned.

The president has death and blood at his feet, but at the same time, was complete abdication of responsibility, if you will, and dereliction of duty that he did not command and to move forward.

We do have a constitutional duty to be present on this day that has been designated for the peaceful transition of government.

The overall collapse of security, including helping with the United States Capitol fell squarely at the feet of the individual who is provoking and stoking these fires and that's President Donald J. Trump.

I was on that floor just 1 week ago. So, today, the insurrectionist in chief will be impeached for insurrection. It is because he failed to defend this Nation against all enemies, domestic and foreign. And he stood down near the White…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Contrary to my good friend's words, the President of the United States is an insurrectionist. He led an insurrection against the United States of America. Prior to the January 6 attack by violent…

We have that right, Mr. Speaker, because the FBI has indicated that they have seen 100,000 digital media, and they will be looking for more to see those who endangered all of those who were here. My appreciation to the police and the floor…

FDA is considering to halve the amount of vaccines going to Americans. This haphazard way will not work. And the budget bill that is before us gives Congress the insight into how agencies plan their work. So, is FEMA well-funded to take…

I thank the chairwoman for her leadership and continued respect for the oversight of this body. And I particularly thank the gentleman from Illinois and his cosponsors for this very astute legislation. I join with my bipartisan colleagues…

I thank the distinguished chair and all of those who opened up their thoughts to this very important process. I participated through the Progressive Caucus, and I am very grateful for the work that included all Members. I believe in…

As a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland Security, and on the Budget, I rise in strong opposition to the Administration's seemingly callous veto of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization…

I thank the gentleman and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for his distinguished leadership. I thank our Speaker for her persistent leadership. I thank all of the Democratic Members and Republican Members who understand what…

What consciousness is there in terms of leadership? My fear is that the 28 days, going forward, will be a continuous effort to interject, to interfere and to undermine the branch of government that is trying to really serve the American…