Sep 21, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2943, ``The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Extension Act,'' which extends the authorization of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) state block grant program for three…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-09-21
Sep 21, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. Con. Res. 28, the concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 100th…
Sep 20, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2189, ``the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2011,'' would require Federal law enforcement agencies and States that receive certain Federal funds to report to the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Sep 20, 2011
Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of the 64 percent of Americans--and growing--who say, ``Pass the jobs bill.'' I rise on behalf of those who have sought to get work time and time again. I rise on behalf of the citizens of the State of…
Sep 20, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1852, ``The Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2011,'' would amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize payments to children's hospitals operating training programs…
Sep 20, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2005, the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act. As a founding Member of the Congressional Children's Caucus, I am greatly concerned with the impact that autism has on children and their…
Sep 15, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong opposition to H.R. 2587, the Protecting Jobs from Government Interference Act. This legislation does absolutely nothing to protect jobs; in fact, it puts them at risk. A more accurate title…
Sep 14, 2011
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2867, ``United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2011.'' This legislation mandates the United States Commission on International Religious…
Sep 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I think we have already set the parameters for this discussion. We can see by the throngs that are on the floor of the House how keenly important this is to the American people. The reason why I say that is because important…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2887, the Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011. I am glad to see that a clean authorization could be reached, but there are important issues that must be considered in…
Sep 13, 2011
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, September 12, I was detained in my State on official business. On rollcall vote 699 on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.R. 2076, to amend the United States Code regarding providing of investigatory…
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