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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 chairwoman for capturing so well the unfinished business as it relates to the Caribbean and overall, and I thank her for being the leader of the resolution to establish Caribbean American Heritage Month that we now are able to…
Civilians and soldiers are dying in Ukraine and the American people are feeling it in their pocket, even as they rise up to support democracy. The American people know there is a problem. As we stand on the floor today, the good news is…
This morning I introduced the 2022 Observance of Juneteenth Independence Day Resolution. I thank my cosponsors and those who recognize this important Federal holiday. H. Res. 1182 is to celebrate Juneteenth, but I was pleased to be the…
It is very meaningful that we are holding this special order today in honor of the First Focus Children's 4th Annual Children's Week. I would like to thank Congresswoman Sara Jacobs for leading today's effort, which serves as a reminder…
I am delighted to be yielded to by the gentlewoman. I thank her for championing this outstanding legislation, and I thank my good friend for acknowledging the en bloc. I will say that there is good news. The good news is that the…
This is a great effort. My amendment fixes and adds to this. By adding title IV, we stipulate the Secretary of the Interior must, no later than 1 year after passage, provide a report on the dollar amount of grants, contracts, and…
I thank the gentleman for taking us through this powerful journey of a continued fight for freedom by the Congressional Black Caucus and incorporating all of the relief given for the continued ailments and disparities of African Americans…
I stand in support of S. 3580 to defend the right of American business owners and farmers to receive fair pricing for the exportation of their valuable products across the world. Since the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt, the…
I thank the gentlewoman for her distinguished presentation. I will take a moment, as other Members are on the floor, so I can at least set the framework of this evening of which she has done so ably. I think the cornerstone of the…
Let me put this into the record as I prepare to yield, and emphasize what H.R. 40 does. As I do so, let me emphasize why H.R. 40 is so important. This is what you see--it is the hanging of Black men, and it is the presence of individuals…
It is my privilege to proceed under this Special Order of the Congressional Black Caucus. It is my pleasure now to begin to frame this very important week to commemorate Juneteenth, the second acknowledgment of the Federal holiday created…
I thank the gentlewoman for bringing to our attention some very unique aspects, again, of the Congressional Black Caucus and her work. As I travel the country, it is interesting to hear that our community has been so deprived as it relates…
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