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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 really do thank the chairman and ranking member of this committee. This is a difficult hurdle and a difficult task, but I do believe that this is an amendment that can draw bipartisan concern. {time} 2220 And I say that because all of us…
I am offering amendment 381. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. The amounts otherwise provided by this Act for…
As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I can appreciate the frustration that many times we feel as Members of Congress on actions by the Federal Government, but there are two points that I'd like to make: One, immigration has been…
I rise to support the Second Chance amendment of the gentleman from Illinois and thank him for his long work and the work that he has done with many of us in this Congress on this issue. This has been a long journey. I think, if I…
In the spirit of how important this is and to reinforce the fact that there are rape kits that are unaccounted for because there is not any data kept--so I don't think we have met the numbers. But I am willing to work with the chairman and…
Well, if the gentleman would just yield for a moment so I could respond. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from Virginia has expired.
May I inquire of the chairman one more question, please. Mr. Wolf, what can we do? We're at what the mark is. Again, I'm looking at different numbers. You're obviously the chairman. I see a shortchange. But the point is this is attempting…
This evening, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be anchoring the Congressional Black Caucus hour on voter protection. At the same time that I have the privilege of hosting this very important discussion, let me make note of the fact that our…
Yesterday, the guest chaplain asked that the House of Representatives be blessed and that each Member of the House of Representatives be blessed. In our opportunity to be free in our expression of religion, I ask that each of us bless this…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 9, after line 5, insert the following: ``(c) Cybersecurity Operational Activity.-- ``(1) In…
Let me thank you for your courtesy. Let me thank the chairperson for his courtesy and the ranking member for his courtesy. I was very appreciative, with the overlapping committee work, for the courtesy of the floor. I thank you very much…
What an exaggeration. I know that they have been propelled by all of the media that has given them great support. They know that the underlying bill, in fact, is considered an invasion of privacy; but if you look at my amendment, it is…
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