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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.
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I am saddened by the occasion on which I come to the floor of the House, but it is a privilege to be able to speak about a great American, for we do not capture the life and the legacy of great Americans…
Madam Speaker, it's my pleasure to rise on the floor of the House and congratulate the Texas Southern University Fighting Tigers, who won the SWAC competition in Birmingham, Alabama, against Alabama State. Congratulations to Coach Cole…
Mr. Speaker, let me thank the chairwoman of the subcommittee, first of all, for her kind generosity and the excellent staff of the chairperson, and as well my friend and my good friend from Florida, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, who is…
I would like to address a few items for my colleagues. First of all, I am very proud today to introduce H.R. 6510, which will allow Texas veterans to have a Texas military museum. We look forward to this moving through this Congress and…
Mr. Speaker, as I indicated, let me thank you for your leadership. I think it is important to always engage our colleagues in reasoned conversation. Before I begin a reasoned conversation and asking of the hard questions, let me, first of…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4994, the ``Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act,'' which makes certain that our seniors and military families are able to continue seeing their doctors. Scheduled for…
Mr. Speaker, it is great news that we gave an opportunity to young people today by passing the DREAM Act, but shame on us that we did not pass the Seniors Protection Act of 2010. Democrats rallied to make a commitment to the Nation's…
Mr. Speaker, to my friends on the other side of the aisle, these children have not broken the law, these are not criminals, and the only nightmare that I can imagine is the nightmare of violating the rights of these wonderful children who…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5987, ``Supporting the Seniors Protection Act of 2010.'' Let me begin by thanking my colleague Representative Earl Pomeroy for introducing this very important legislation into the House…
Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today in support of H. Res. 1746, ``Recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs in providing timely and…
Mr. Speaker, before I start, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Elizabeth Edwards, who passed today, a woman who I got to know and who I admire greatly. I wish for her family loving memories, and I offer publicly…
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