Feb 3, 2010
Let me thank, first of all, the chairman of the Africa Subcommittee and Global Health Committee of the Foreign Affairs, Mr. Payne. There is no doubt of his recounting of the enormous history that has been involved around Haiti, but also…
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.
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Feb 3, 2010
Madam Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 4061, ``The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009,'' and I would like to thank my colleagues Representative Lipinski for introducing this measure, and Representative Ehlers, Representative Wu…
Feb 2, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 2950, ``To extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks and for other purposes, introduced by my distinguished colleague from New York, Senator…
Feb 2, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today in support of H. Res. 1022 ``Honoring the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulating the United States Navy for naming a supply ship after Medgar Evers.'' I would like to begin by thanking…
Feb 2, 2010
Mr. Speaker, each Nation is sovereign, but across the airwaves of American television today we saw flashed three Americans who have been held by the leadership in Iran, three innocent Americans who crossed, by mistake, on a hike into the…
Jan 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of House Resolution 1024 ``Expressing support for designation of January as poverty in America awareness month.'' This resolution seeks to designate the month of January as an official ``Poverty in…
Jan 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1003; a resolution entitled ``Expressing support for the designation of January 10, 2010, through January 16, 2010, as National Influenza Vaccination Week,'' and which also…
Jan 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1011, to recognize the importance of cervical health and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages and supporting the goals and ideals of Cervical Health Awareness…
Jan 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of House Resolution 1029. This resolution designates the week of February 1 through February 5 as ``National School Counseling Week.'' It is extremely vital that we recognize those very people who…
Jan 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 990, ``Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as ``National Mentoring Month'' and for other purposes, introduced by my distinguished colleague from Minnesota, Representative…
Jan 26, 2010
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of S. 2949: The ``Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act.'' This bill would provide up to $25 million in Fiscal Year 2010 for a Department of Health and Human Services program which…
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