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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.
I would like to thank the gentlelady from the Virgin Islands for allowing us--and being the lead on Monday after Monday--opportunities to be able to engage our constituents and speak on a number of very important issues. I thank you for…
Mr. Chairman, I would like to be heard on the point of order. The CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas.
I am very sorry that Congresswoman Maloney's amendment was subject to a point of order. I would like to simply add that you need to put faces on what this legislation is doing. It is a simple act. It guts and eliminates all remaining…
Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
First of all, the gentleman from Alabama was arguing the merits of the legislation. These are findings that pertain to the results that would occur from the language in the bill. The bill is eliminating the existing funds or leftover funds…
I thank the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) for yielding. I thank Dr. Burgess for his courtesies and also Mr. Towns for this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H.R. 570 because, in having come from the gulf…
Mr. Speaker, just a few minutes ago I had the privilege of listening to Janice Kay Bobholz, a deputy sheriff from Wisconsin; Courtney Johnson, a teacher from Ohio; Ryan Fagg, an electrician from Indiana; Lynne Radcliffe, a school support…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Elimination Act of 2011. The stated purpose of this is to amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal a provision added by the Patient Protection and…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 662 the Surface Transportation Extension Act. This legislation would provide a necessary short term extension of surface transportation programs through September 20, 2011. I strongly prefer…
Mr. Speaker, this 1-minute is from the heart, and it disturbs me and baffles me for a country that I love. I don't believe there is anything more precious than for Members to stand up and pledge allegiance to this great Nation and to be…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support for H.J. Res. 44, the Continuing Resolution (CR) to make further continuing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 to keep our Federal Government open through March 18, 2011. Though I have serious…
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