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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.
Mr. Speaker, if I mentioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, there would be a lot of glazed-over eyes. But if I mentioned high gasoline prices and food prices that are going through the roof, the American public would understand…
Mr. Chairman, I know this is a very, very tough state of affairs and time frame that we are in. I also know this is a time when America calls upon all of us to stand not for our individual selfish interests but to look at the country as a…
I would, Madam Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized.
I tried to buy tuna as a test case, and I had to put it back on the shelf of a little 2 by 4 in neighborhoods where people walk. Be reminded that Calvin Coolidge, a Republican President, followed in the 1920s the same pattern, which is…
As the gentleman rises, I ask myself the question and I ask this body, Who will speak for the children? And that's why my amendment attempts to fully fund the Women, Infants, and Children program that provides food for the Nation's…
Thank you very much, Mr. McGovern, for your leadership on this very important issue. To my colleague, the distinguished Congresswoman who is managing for my friends on the other side of the aisle, there are probably many of us who have…
First of all, let me thank the ranking member, Mr. Farr, as well as his staff for recognizing the importance of food deserts. And let me thank Mr. Kingston. If I might, I would offer, out of your thoughtfulness, I would even ask for the…
Mr. Chairman, I rise to support the gentlelady from Connecticut's amendment and thank her for her vision. I thank my good friend from Georgia who is the chairman of this committee, and I thank the manager who has represented our good…
I rise in opposition to this amendment. I heard a very instructive quote. Even as important as this legislation is, in actuality it appears that my friends on the other side of the aisle simply want to zero out this whole appropriation for…
Madam Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
I would, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized.
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