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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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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 Congressman Bishop for letting us know that the world is a better place because of Alcee Hastings. Now it is my privilege again to introduce another of Congressman Hastings' dear, dear friends, the chairwoman of the Science, Space…

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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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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

Let me thank the gentlewoman from Wisconsin for her kind words. Those were memorable times, and the historic nature of his leadership was not only national; it was international. I am privileged again in this very special tribute to be…

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Apr 21, 2021

I am delighted that this bill includes an important provision of mine offered last year during the committee markup, which requires the administration to report to Congress on the impacts, positive, negative, and unintended of any action…

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Apr 21, 2021

It is certainly a privilege as well. I thank Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz for the personal stories she has shared with us, and her friendship. Madam Speaker, it is now my privilege to yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop)…

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the chairwoman so very much for yielding tonight, and I thank her for establishing the uniqueness of this Special Order. It is a special Special Order in tribute and in remembrance of Alcee Lamar Hastings, a tireless fighter for…

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Apr 21, 2021

As a senior member of the Committee on the Judiciary and a cosponsor, I rise in strong and enthusiastic support of H.R. 1333, the ``National Origin-Based Anti-Discrimination For Non-Immigrants Act, or No BAN Act, which stops executive…

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the majority leader for that personal tribute of the bond of love between his friend, Alcee Hastings, and himself. I thank him for that story and tribute. Madam Speaker, it is now an honor to yield to the gentlewoman from Florida…

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Apr 21, 2021

I thank the chairman for his leadership, and I thank Congresswoman Judy Chu for her leadership. Madam Speaker, I rise with great enthusiasm for the National Origin- Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act, and that is the NO BAN…

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Apr 20, 2021

We know that we've gotten great comments as it relates to the bill from the president and vice president.

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