May 31, 2012
Faced with a number of challenges, I have lived through hurricanes Rita, Katrina, Ike, Storm Allison; and I realize the importance of emergency radio and television giving us the information as a lifeline, and I rise to thank Charity…
Sheila Jackson Lee
The Public Record
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.
govinfo.gov
May 30, 2012
The head of my airport, Bush Intercontinental Airport, Colonel Testa, is retired military. The law specifies certain rank for individuals who serve in the uniformed services, including those in the Reserves or the National Guard who are…
May 30, 2012
Coming from Texas, I want to thank the gentleman from Texas, the ranking member of the subcommittee, for this legislation. I rise in support of H.R. 915. We have heard that there has been a constant intrusion of activity over the border…
May 30, 2012
I thank you for yielding, and I thank the chairman of the full committee and the ranking member. As a ranking member of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, it's my privilege to rise to support H.R. 3670. Let me thank the author of…
May 17, 2012
This gives us the opportunity again to match what is being done in other countries. There will be American companies that will tell you that bribes are passed, while they are trying to negotiate, by others trying to do business overseas. I…
May 17, 2012
I thank both the ranking member and the chair. I have so much to say about this very passionate issue. I will quickly say that I have two amendments. One deals with outreach on behalf of small and minority businesses for defense contracts…
May 17, 2012
I thank the ranking member of the Transportation Committee, and I thank him for his leadership. Many Members have firsthand experience in addressing some of the angst of our constituents, whether it's in West Virginia or in the State of…
May 17, 2012
I'd like to thank the gentlelady for a very thoughtful amendment. And I again acknowledge the amendment that both Mr. Smith and Mr. McGovern had. Clearly, what this is is an opportunity for the American people to speak through their…
May 17, 2012
Let me thank the gentleman for his hard work, and let me have an open letter to our friends in Pakistan, Pakistani Americans, that your friendship is appreciated. The hard work that we have done together is appreciated. But we are looking…
May 17, 2012
It will abandon those who are fighting for democracy, with the Pakistani President heading to participate in NATO with Ambassador Sherry Rehman here, who interacts with Members of Congress. Let me tell the American people, Pakistan is an…
May 17, 2012
I thank the gentleman. And certainly I've worked with the gentleman from California on a number of issues, and I rise in vigorous opposition to this amendment as the cochairman and founder of the Pakistan Caucus. And let me frame the…
May 17, 2012
Lodged in between our commemoration of Memorial Day and our fallen loved ones and heroes and Flag Day, which we stand proudly to wave the flag, I really stand here as a friend that is deeply saddened by something that I think has never…
Politicians like Sheila Jackson Lee
