We know that we've gotten great comments as it relates to the bill from the president and vice president.
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.
That should propel members of Congress to say where America is, and we should do the right thing with this legislation.
Frankly, these legislatures are engaging in distraction, and smoke and mirrors and really it is tragic when life and lives have been lost.
As senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland Security, and on the Budget, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1195, the ``Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act,'' which would…
I thank the gentleman from Virginia and thank him for his leadership--also, the Speaker and the ranking member. According to the National Women's Law Center, based on today's wage gap, a woman who works full-time year-round would typically…
I thank the chairman very much for yielding, and I rise in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1868, an act to prevent direct across-the-board spending cuts, which would include protecting Medicare. Madam Speaker, one of the happiest…
I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for yielding. Madam Speaker, the American Rescue Plan will bring $16.7 billion to the State of Texas. The lion's share of $3.3 billion will come directly to the city of Houston and Harris County. I thank…
It was ruled a legitimate election, that President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were elected.
But to deny people the right to vote on lies, where we have no facts, is a sad commentary--
I thank our distinguished chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, whenever you hear the words of Speaker Pelosi, you know that the gentlewoman is leading us on the fight to protect our seniors. I am glad to cosponsor this legislation to be a…





