Sheila Jackson Lee

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 2283, the ``Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act,'' which will amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. This bill…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 625, the Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2017, or the ``REPORT Act.'' The REPORT Act bridges an information and…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 2132, ``Traveler Redress Improvement Act of 2017,'' which requires the implementation of a redress process and review of the Transportation Security…

As we reflect on our colleagues and pray for their speedy recovery, let me stop for a moment to pay tribute to a very special time in certain parts of the United States now being celebrated, really, across the land. As I go home this…

Yesterday, I indicated to all those who would ask that it was a day of reflection and prayer, to give comfort to those who needed to have comfort, and to reassert over and over again that when tragedy strikes, we are family. When tragedy…

I believe it is important when we have an opportunity to discuss issues in a more deliberative manner to rise to the floor to remind Americans, who every day get up and work and provide the engine to this economy, of the destructive…

I rise with great jubilation and excitement to recognize and congratulate the Catholic Charities as they celebrate this day, June 12, being an historic day in Texas because it has been named as Texas Women Veterans Day. The Catholic…

It is often difficult when Members represent different aspects or parties to really speak to what is right. I just came from Europe, meeting with Europeans from a number of countries. I was passing through London in the backdrop of the…

Our word is our bond. The United States, when it engages internationally with our allies and friends, and even our enemies, our word is our bond. The meetings that the administration had recently in Saudi Arabia, I am sure there were some…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee and as a member of the Congressional Refugee Caucus, I rise in strong support of H.R. 390, the ``Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act of 2017.'' This…

I ask my colleagues to support the Jackson Lee amendment. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak about my amendment to H.R. 1761, ``Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act.'' As Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, I offer…

Let me quickly say that I respect the gentleman, but I take great issue in calling a Member's amendment, or the analysis of that amendment, ridiculous, because it is not ridiculous. It is an extremely reasonable amendment. And unless he…

I associate myself with the words of the ranking member, Mr. Conyers. I look forward to strengthening these laws and, as well, working on legislation to continue to protect our children, our innocent children, from sexual abuse, sexual…

I ask my colleagues to consider these concerns. I heard the gentleman speak of his effort to ensure that the internet provider would have to show intent or have intentionally engaged. Again, the interpretation of these bills are subject to…

I thank the opponents and proponents of this legislation because they have said much the same thing. H.R. 1761 is a bill that stands against everything we stand against. It is for protecting against child exploitation, and we all agree…

I am pleased to join the gentleman from Louisiana and the ranking member from Michigan in support of this amendment. I think it has an underlying premise that we should all celebrate and attempt to ensure that it is in place. I, too, agree…

I thank the distinguished ranking member for yielding. I thank the chairman of this committee and the manager of this bill, and, particularly, I want to express my appreciation to the bipartisan co-sponsors of this legislation--the…

Let me also congratulate Mr. Schiff and Mr. Bishop. And as was indicated on the floor, thank you very much, Mr. Conyers. This is the kind of bill that is corrective and effective. This bill would allow a more effective and comprehensive…

I thank the ranking member very much, and I thank him for his work. I think the work that we are doing in Judiciary certainly has far- reaching impact. It is important to try to make more efficient the way that we address these very…

I would like to thank the gentleman from Michigan for his leadership and, as well, the gentleman who is a proponent of this legislation which, on its face, provides for an enhanced penalty for sex offenders who commit a crime of violence…

I agree with my good friend from Virginia, the chairman of the committee, that the acts are heinous. It appears that there is no addition to the underlying aspect of section 3559(e) of title 18 that says, a defendant who has been…

To close. First of all, we will be doing a series of bills that are extremely important, and I will make note of my interest in protecting children, but as well to broaden our work as we work in the Committee on the Judiciary on matters…

I ask my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I believe this amendment is a very important amendment, and I believe that it provides the kind of guidance that is necessary because it is a clear ascertaining of the impact. Remember, we are talking about possible constitutional…

My amendment preserves the trust and integrity between probation officers and supervisees while ensuring public safety. While I understand the intended goal in the underlying bill, there are some unique concerns that it raises, and my…