Feb 16, 2011
Very briefly, and I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for confirming the strategy that is being used by our friends on the other side of the aisle. If it's good, if it has been good, it's time for it to go. I'm going to join the…
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 · 2011-02-16
Feb 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I tried to craft my discussion in the form of an emergency. The loss of thousands upon thousands of students' access to education, I consider that an emergency. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman will suspend. Will the…
Feb 16, 2011
Let me say that I rise to join with the Chu-Moore-Jackson Lee amendment and that I now rise to introduce the Jackson Lee amendment, which also addresses the question of the Pell Grant. I would hope that my colleagues would be allowed to…
Feb 16, 2011
A further parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman will state her inquiry.
Feb 16, 2011
I respect the gentleman, but there were individuals who wanted to debate on the amendment of Ms. Chu, and I think we are allowed to do that except that the gentleman rose on his point of order and started speaking to it before we could…
Feb 16, 2011
Mr. Chair, I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman will state her inquiry.
Feb 16, 2011
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 301, at the end of line 16, strike ``$4,015'' and insert ``$4,860.''
Feb 16, 2011
Madam Chair, let me thank the former chair of the Health and Human Services Subcommittee and now the ranking member, Ms. DeLauro, and the manager and the chairman of the subcommittee. I thought, Madam Chairwoman, that we lived in a country…
Feb 16, 2011
So, if Members are on their feet, you would be kind enough to recognize them before the gentleman from Montana pursues a point of order, which he has already reserved? The Acting CHAIR. A pro forma amendment may not be offered while a…
Feb 15, 2011
Madam Chair, I move to strike the requisite number of words. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 15, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment to Strike Section 1332 of Title III, which reduces the funding level for the…
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