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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.
My amendment is extremely important. Very quickly, it deals with accountability and performance improvement. These are the objectives of my amendment. My amendment also deals with making sure, through a GAO study, that CSBG has performed…
I thank the manager of the legislation and chairman of the committee for this important legislation. The Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act is extremely important. As we all know, this bipartisan bill will bring about an…
I acknowledge, again, the shooting incident of Gerardo Hernandez, who became the first officer killed in the line of duty. There was the machete attack at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport that resulted in injury to…
It is not often that America seems to be stunned by an action of this Government. They may be disappointed, they may disagree, but I can assure you they may not be stunned. In the leak of the Supreme Court decision, America overall, over…
I thank the chairman of this committee and the ranking member on the floor, and let me express my appreciation for his acknowledgment and recognition that we should do something. I know he wants to do something. I am going to try to…
I thank the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly), and the manager for the minority. Mr. Speaker, let me rise with enthusiasm for this legislation for it has been a long-time investment of Whip Clyburn. The Targeting…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I reject the notion that America is not strong enough to stand with Ukraine as it tramples on autocracy. I reject the notion that America and the American people are not strong enough to stand with those…
I am grateful for the leadership that we have shown in this Democratic Caucus, joined by our Republican friends. Let me thank the chairwoman, the manager of this bill, and the Republican manager, my friend from Texas. The one point that I…
I thank the gentlewoman for her kindness. Dealing with the pictures that were depicted, but the stories that I heard of children sitting next to dead parents, or dead bodies, children unaccompanied, lost, orphaned. So my conclusion is…
I thank the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the manager, Mr. Wilson, who I have traveled with as well, and I know his heart. Madam Speaker, I rise and support the legislation, S. 3522, that will provide the President with…
The gentleman is extremely kind for the passion that I have. Madam Speaker, we must pass this legislation to deal with not only the lend-lease on defense articles, but to be able to provide the necessary humanitarian relief as well. Madam…
Today, former Secretary Madeleine Albright was funeralized at the National Cathedral. I rise today to pay tribute to a great American and a woman who exuded confidence and knowledge of worldwide diplomacy. She was appointed by President…
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