Jan 12, 2011
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Congresswoman Giffords loved America and she loved America's values, and America blessed her with opportunities. American values give us all the opportunity to do our best and to be our best. Last…
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 · 2011-01-12
Jan 7, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I am wondering whether many people understand what we did today. Frankly, we gave permission for more Americans to die from a lack of good health care. In fact, as I presented my amendments to the Rules Committee last evening…
Jan 6, 2011
Section 6: ``The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compensation for their services to be ascertained by law and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason, felony and breach of the…
Jan 5, 2011
Madam Speaker, today was a glorious day, but as we begin to discuss the rules that are now taking place, I raise questions. I would like to understand, if we are going to go forward in a fiscally responsible way, and I have heard so much…
Dec 22, 2010
Madam Speaker, my colleagues are absolutely right. This has been the most astute and conscientious Congress in the history of our Nation, the 111th Congress, led by the very astute and courageous Nancy Pelosi, the historic first woman…
Dec 22, 2010
I thank the distinguished gentleman, and I rise to support the Senate amendment to H.R. 847, to be able to thank Carolyn Maloney for the enormous work and to also cite those who I saw dying that they might live. Madam Speaker I rise today…
Dec 22, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the S. 372, the ``Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010.'' S. 372 amends the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) and strengthens the rights and protections of Federal employees who come…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 3243. The question…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to join the gentlelady from Michigan to offer my deepest sympathy for the fallen Customs and Border Patrol agent who lost his life in the line of duty, in the line of battle…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of S. 3243, the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010, and yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, we all have a stake in ensuring that the agency in charge of securing our border is strong and…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to…
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