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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 strong support of H. Res. 1081, which supports the goals and ideals of ``National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month''. Mr. Speaker, allow these alarming statistics to speak on behalf of the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4783--a bill that will accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile. As you know, on Saturday, February 27, 2010, a…
Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the contributions Congressman Charles Wilson made to the people of Houston, Texas, and the nation. He served the people of Houston, Texas with vigor. Congressman Wilson was born June 1, 1933 in the small…
Earlier this evening, Madam Speaker, colleagues came to the floor of the House to salute our late colleague, the Honorable Congressman Charles Wilson, who made the people of the world happy because of his enthusiasm and leadership…
Thank you very much, Congressman Olson, and to the colleagues that have joined you tonight and who recognize the importance of this hour, albeit how late it might be, to really emphasize the uniqueness of America's space program and the…
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of NASA programs across the country and to express my concerns about the Administration's proposal to cancel NASA's Constellation Program, which includes the Orion Crew Capsule, the Altair Lunar Lander, and…
Just a few minutes ago, Mr. Speaker, I stood on the floor of the House to introduce H. Res. 1150, which addresses the National Aeronautic and Space Administration as a national security asset and interest. I served for 12 years on the…
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased tonight to acknowledge that there is a lot of energy behind the engine of NASA and the Constellation Program. There is a lot of interest across America, not so much for the individual States that are impacted…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1091, which expresses support for designation of the week of February 28 through March 7, 2010, as ``School Social Work Week''. Mr. Speaker, there is a mounting need for local…
Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today in support of H.R. 4621, the ``Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act.'' I would like to thank Representative Maloney for introducing this important piece of legislation. It is extremely…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1088, ``Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.'' Let me begin by thanking my colleague Representative Gerry…
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