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Sheila Jackson Lee

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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.

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Apr 26, 2022

I was pleased to join the Hoyer codel to Europe, which included a number of countries and also the border between Poland and Ukraine. That is why I am stunned by the remarks of Foreign Minister Lavrov, who indicates that, ``Russia warns of…

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Apr 6, 2022

I thank the manager for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership. I thank, of course, the chairwoman of the Small Business Committee, Mr. Blumenauer, and the many supporters who have provided support for this legislation. I am hoping…

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Apr 6, 2022

The people of the United States deserve to know the truth. With all the ranting of my friends across the aisle, the Constitution indicates that this Nation was formed to create a more perfect Union. {time} 1445 There were those who incited…

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Apr 6, 2022

Let me thank the leadership of our chairman and the working relationship with the ranking member. Mr. Speaker, I was in Lithuania as the Russians were coming in, and I spent a couple of days there with the hopes and dreams of many people…

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Apr 6, 2022

I will start with associating myself with my colleagues who have just spoken and say, ``Glory to Ukraine'' and to indicate that my heart is broken. The words will not elevate the despicable actions of Vladimir Putin. Today we voted to…

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Apr 5, 2022

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for his consistent leadership as he serves as chair and ranking member of a number of subcommittees of the Homeland Security Committee. He has been not only an effective manager here on the floor, but…

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Apr 4, 2022

Today, I sat in the Senate Judiciary Committee as a historic vote was taken. Since the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor, only four women have ascended to the United States Supreme Court. In particular, longer than any other demographic…

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Apr 1, 2022

It is incredulous when good ideas come to the floor that should draw bipartisan support--one cannot look, in the old country, they say, a gift horse in the mouth. I thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania for recognizing that what we do in…

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Apr 1, 2022

I thank the gentleman for his thoughtful amendment, and I thank him for helping to further enhance this bill. For clarity's sake, let me be very clear. This bill decriminalizes possession on the Federal level. All State laws and all State…

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Apr 1, 2022

I thank the lead sponsor, Chairman Nadler, for problem solving, along with Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Cohen, Congresswoman Lee, and all of those who galvanized all of us. I was pleased to be able to lead this through the Crime, Terrorism, and…

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Apr 1, 2022

I include in the Record Health Affairs' ``Culture of Health,'' which shows the importance of cannabis liberalization policy, and a letter from all of these individuals, religious groups, and the Center for American Progress. [From…

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Mar 31, 2022

I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for her leadership, along with my colleague from Texas, Congresswoman Johnson, who chairs the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and the many, many committees that have worked on the COMPETES…

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