May 25, 2011
How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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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May 25, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I would like to yield 1 minute to the distinguished ranking member.
May 25, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I hope my good friend from Pennsylvania listens to both the distinguished ranking member and myself. This is not an amendment that opposes outsourcing. In fact, it is an amendment that affirms that outsourcing occurs, and to…
May 25, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 32 Offered by Mr. Andrews The Acting…
May 23, 2011
Mr. Speaker, as we begin this week and look to the memorializing of our fallen soldiers, it is appropriate to always thank them and to be reminded of the historic actions that brought down Osama bin Laden, but the country where this…
May 13, 2011
I thank the gentleman. I rise to support this motion to recommit. I introduced H. Res. 240, and 50 of you supported it, because we believe that all of those involved should be thanked, that all of America should be thanked. So many of us…
May 13, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained on May 9 in my State of Texas dealing with issues on immigration reform with the President of the United States, and I missed the following rollcall votes; and if I had been present at that time I…
May 13, 2011
In the last 24 hours, we heard of the devastating attack in Pakistan and the words of the Taliban saying that it's in retaliation for the capture and demise of Osama bin Laden. Earlier this week, I introduced H. Res. 240 to acknowledge all…
May 12, 2011
Mr. Hastings, thank you for your service years on the Intelligence Committee, and I thank the ranking member and the members who are on the floor. I rise to support the underlying bill and the rule, recognizing that human intelligence and…
May 12, 2011
I thank the gentleman from California. If it were allowed on the floor, I would say, ``Yippee,'' but I will try to adhere to protocol or take a lariat and circle it around out of excitement. {time} 1650 Thank you very much for the years of…
May 11, 2011
Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 1231. I had offered amendments because I believe in responsible increase in offshore drilling. I offered amendments to improve upon this bill that would have provided for revenue sharing with…
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