May 6, 2010
Madam Chair, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5019, ``The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010.'' I would like to thank my colleague Representative Peter Welch for introducing this legislation as it is important that we embrace…
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 · 2010-05-06
May 4, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1307, ``Honoring the National Science Foundation for 60 years of service to the Nation.'' As a former member of the House Science Committee, I would like to thank my colleague…
May 4, 2010
Madam Speaker, as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I rise today to thank all of the brave individuals who were able to quickly capture the Times Square alleged bomber who was attempting to kill many in the United…
May 4, 2010
Mr. Speaker, as a former member of the Science Committee and a strong supporter of education, I rise in strong support of this resolution Recognizing the need to improve the participation and performance of America's students in Science…
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I join my good friend from Florida in acknowledging that many of the issues that we debate on this floor are not political issues. So I ask America and I ask my friends on the other side of the aisle, let us not internally…
Apr 27, 2010
The Republicans always want to dwell on distractions, but I believe that the American people are waiting for the health care reform bill to be implemented--and that it will. And it will save lives. But why are the Republicans standing on…
Apr 27, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise to make a correction on the vote on passage of H.R. 5146, providing that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011. Madam Speaker, I would like to state for the…
Apr 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, over this weekend, the Governor of Arizona raised up the idea of prayer, and in her remarks, she indicated that she prayed for strength and that she prayed for our State. I rise today to pray for Arizona, for this Nation…
Apr 22, 2010
I thank the chairman very much both for his leadership and for this opportunity, with the ranking member, to really discuss and reinforce some of the principles that many of us support in a bipartisan manner. But I rise today to simply…
Apr 22, 2010
I agree with my friends on the other side of the aisle, we must create jobs. And we are working intensely to do that. My recollection is that during the Clinton administration, we created some 22 million-plus jobs. In the Obama…
Apr 21, 2010
Let me thank the chairman of the Judiciary Committee and my colleague from Texas (Mr. Poe) for his presence and comments on the floor about Dr. Dorothy Height and, as well, the author of the resolution. I am very proud to have joined…
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