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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.
The city of Houston has done a phenomenal job by trying to open up these centers, but guess what? They are looking for their next delivery. We should not be looking for the next delivery. The delivery should be organized, logistically. It…
FDA is considering to halve the amount of vaccines going to Americans. This haphazard way will not work. And the budget bill that is before us gives Congress the insight into how agencies plan their work. So, is FEMA well-funded to take…
I thank the chairwoman for her leadership and continued respect for the oversight of this body. And I particularly thank the gentleman from Illinois and his cosponsors for this very astute legislation. I join with my bipartisan colleagues…
I thank the distinguished chair and all of those who opened up their thoughts to this very important process. I participated through the Progressive Caucus, and I am very grateful for the work that included all Members. I believe in…
As a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary, on Homeland Security, and on the Budget, I rise in strong opposition to the Administration's seemingly callous veto of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization…
I thank the gentleman and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for his distinguished leadership. I thank our Speaker for her persistent leadership. I thank all of the Democratic Members and Republican Members who understand what…
The President one by one wants to eliminate those who would provide testimony in other settings to get to the truth of what happened with the Russia investigation.
The President, the United States has taken what is constitutionally granted from a nation that has been grounded in the adherence to the Constitution, the Executive has consistently -- meaning the president -- taken those powers and used…
What consciousness is there in terms of leadership? My fear is that the 28 days, going forward, will be a continuous effort to interject, to interfere and to undermine the branch of government that is trying to really serve the American…
This is a President who left his job. This is a President who will use the next 28 days to my sadness, because frankly, I agree with $2,000.00.
Fifty four million Americans are food insecure. I've been home for two days, and I've been in more than one food giveaway and we will be going to one tomorrow and people are lined up. They are hungry.
He's really imploded. The collegiate relationship between the branches of government, the Congress, the Executive and the Judiciary.
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