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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4692, the ``National Manufacturing Strategy Act of 2010''. This legislation provides a pragmatic and forward-looking means to enhance, develop, and secure our nation's manufacturing industry for…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5156, the ``Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Act of 2010''. This legislation, which provides for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and…
We have a contentious relationship there, but I have great hope as the cochair of the Pakistan Caucus that, working with Pakistani Americans, building on the core of humanitarianism that we are working with with the Pakistan American…
Mr. Speaker, on H. Con. Res. 301, rollcall 473, I was unavoidably detained in a hearing. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
We are perceived with hostility because there has not been a standing up by our friends in Pakistan that we are working collaboratively in a diplomatic manner to enhance the quality of life and to provide for the security, if you will, of…
I thank the distinguished manager and I really applaud Congressman Kucinich for allowing us to come to the floor today and discuss a crucial aspect of America's foreign policy. Frankly, I believe it is time for us to come home from…
I thank the distinguished chairman. Having recently returned from Afghanistan, I can say to you that our soldiers are resilient, and the people of Afghanistan are looking for their government to provide them with the leadership and the…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1543, ``Honoring the educational significance of Dr. Jane Goodall's work on this the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her work in Tanzania, Africa.'' Dr. Goodall once said…
Mr. Speaker. I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1504, ``Recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990'', introduced by my distinguished colleague from Maryland, and…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was designed in 1990 in an overwhelmingly bipartisan approach to implement laws that would provide a clear and comprehensive…
Madam Speaker, let me thank the gentlelady from Ohio, and I'm very glad to follow on the theme that Congresswoman Kaptur of Ohio spoke to and the note that she ended on, recognizing that we have to do more. There is pain out there, but to…
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