Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 3243) to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to administer polygraph examinations to all applicants for law enforcement positions with U.S. Customs and Border…
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 · 2010-12-21
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 2925, the ``Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2010.'' This bill calls for funds awarded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the H.R. 6547, ``Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act.'' The Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act…
Dec 21, 2010
I thank the distinguished gentleman. Madam Speaker, I join my colleagues by admitting that competition is good, and I rise in support of competition. Yet I also recognize as a member of the Manufacturing Caucus that Americans are ready and…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his leadership, and I want to take this opportunity to express on the floor of the House my appreciation to Chairman Obey for his years of service. We have had opportunities to thank him personally…
Dec 21, 2010
It is a tragedy that, for example, a group that houses victims of human trafficking will not be able to be responded to, or a group that deals with those who are trying to rebuild their lives as ex-offenders will not get funding and that…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011. This measure will continue to assure funding for all Federal Government agencies and allow the Government to continue its day to day…
Dec 21, 2010
Madam Speaker, I want to thank my good friend from Massachusetts for his leadership and his co-manager on the floor for her insightfulness on this legislation and, as well, to Senator Kohl. I rise in support of S. 118 because so many of us…
Dec 21, 2010
This is to proclaim that we will not suffer this and tolerate this. As my colleague from Texas indicated, we may want to be tier 1 in education, but we are not trying to be tier 1 in modern slavery, human suffering, and human smuggling…
Dec 21, 2010
Let me thank the gentleman on the Crime Subcommittee. I think it is appropriate at this time to thank him for his leadership as chairman, as I have had the privilege of serving with him. I think we have had and accepted some of the most…
Dec 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. H.R. 2751, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act would help expand the FDA authority to inspect records relating to food while increasing inspections on…
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