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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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May 13, 2021

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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May 12, 2021

Who are we if we cannot honor and celebrate those who have given their ultimate in the National Police Week? I want to say to my hometown law enforcement that we mourn Jason Michael Knox, Harold Lloyd Preston, Lemuel Bruce, and Mark C…

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Apr 22, 2021

In the Judiciary Committee right now, we are holding hearings to fight against the scourge of voter suppression and the unfortunate abolishment of section 5 by the Shelby case. I heard shouts of hallelujah when that case was abolished. The…

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Apr 22, 2021

We have had a tumultuous, but yet invigorating 2 weeks. Just a week ago, we were able, in the Judiciary Committee, to pass H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals. Those who voted for it came from all parts of the…

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Apr 21, 2021

We will be reminded of those colorful socks. That was his trademark, and that is very special. This is a special tribute to Congressman Alcee Hastings. Our next tribute presenter is Gwen Moore from the great State of Wisconsin. Gwen Moore…

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Apr 21, 2021

We are truly grateful for his life. Madam Speaker, how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Texas has 4 minutes remaining.

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the gentleman from New York for his leadership. I thank the gentlewoman from the State of Washington for her grand and superb and astute leadership in understanding the Bill of Rights. I have watched this debate, and I have seen…

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for her recognition of Alcee's complimentary words about Texas, but he was still our friend. I thank Congresswoman Johnson for that tribute. Again, this is a very special tribute, and I might say special…

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Apr 21, 2021

As a senior member of the Committee on the Judiciary, I rise in strong and enthusiastic support of H.R. 1573, the ``Access to Counsel Act of 2021'', which would ensure that certain individuals who are subject to prolonged inspection by…

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce for the constant diligence that he has in the landscape of healthcare and energy, consumer issues. Certainly, as a member of the Committee on the Judiciary, we are looking…

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Apr 21, 2021

I will bring this Special Order to a close, and I want to remind our colleagues of this very special Special Order led by Chairwoman Joyce Beatty. Then, we heard from Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sanford Bishop, Bennie Thompson, Eddie Bernice…

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the gentlewoman for that sense of kinship, with her tribute and a reference to his kindness and his wisdom. I hope everyone knows that we are telling a very special story this evening. To join us in that is a Floridian. I always…

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