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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.
Earlier today, I was unavoidably detained in my congressional district and was not present for Roll Call Vote 144. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: On Roll Call 144, I would have voted aye. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO…
You saw the bustling town. You saw the bustling town. This is a charred Negro who suffered in the Tulsa riots. Yes, I am like Emmett Till's mother, Let the world see it. This is what happened to an innocent Black person. By the way, the…
On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I rise to anchor this most important Special Order remembering one of the darkest moments in American history, the Tulsa-Greenwood Race Massacre, that occurred in the African American Greenwood…
I was unavoidably detained in my congressional district due to COVID responsibilities, and I was not present for rollcall vote 144. I ask the Record to reflect that had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall 144, the motion…
I include the KJRH article in the Record. [From KJRH] Gov. Stitt Responds to Letter From Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Tulsa, OK, May 14, 2021.--Gov. Kevin Stitt has officially been removed from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial…
I include a detailed account of the Tulsa Race Massacre in the Congressional Record. Detailed Account of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 ACCOUNT BASED ON FACTS AND DOCUMENTS REPORTED IN ``FINAL REPORT OF THE OKLAHOMA COMMISSSION TO STUDY THE…
Women are in the workplace. They are the backbone of this economy. We need to pass this legislation and pass it now. I thank Mr. Scott and Mr. Nadler for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, as a senior member of the Judiciary, Homeland…
It is good to be an American because as I stand here today during National Police Week, I can truly say that across America, we honor the police officer who holds a child's hand. We honor the police officer who comes to an emergency…
I include in the Record a letter representing organizations from Black Mamas Matter Alliance, to March of Dimes, to 1,000 Days to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. May 11, 2021. Re Support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Dear…
I thank the distinguished gentleman from Virginia for his kindness. This has to pass today if we have any sense of fairness not only to women, but to our children. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would establish that private-sector…
I include in the Record a letter from the YWCA dealing with 200 local organizations in 45 States. YWCA USA, Washington, DC, May 11, 2021. Dear Representative: On behalf of YWCA USA, a network of over 200 local associations in 45 states and…
Let me thank the chairwoman, the gentlewoman from California for yielding. Mr. Speaker, this is a stupendous effort, and I did not want to miss the opportunity to speak on behalf of my constituents, for debt blocks you from living your…
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