Sheila Jackson Lee

Let me thank the gentleman from Texas and the ranking member for their support. With that, I ask my colleagues to support the Jackson Lee amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment…

I want to thank the ranking member, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, for her leadership. I also want to thank Mr. Smith for his chairmanship of the committee. I have known the commitment to science that so many Members have. I hope that…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 22, strike ``and''. Page 3, line 23, redesignate paragraph (2) as paragraph (3). Page 3, after…

As a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, I rise in support of H.R. 3036, the ``National 9/11…

As a proud cosponsor I rise in strong support of H.R. 2915, the ``Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act,'' which directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement mental health care and suicide prevention programs and identify metrics…

As a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, I rise in support of H.R. 2360, the ``Career-Ready…

Let me thank the gentlewoman for her generosity, and let me, first of all, thank her for leading the Congressional Progressive Caucus. I understand she is due a recognition, of which I celebrate, that she will have shortly. But let me…

Almost 2 years ago I led a bipartisan delegation, the first congressional delegation, to Nigeria to assess and address the crisis of Boko Haram. At that time, it was in the immediate aftermath of the taking of the Chibok girls in a…

Let me express my appreciation to Chairman Luetkemeyer and Ranking Member Cleaver for their leadership, commitment and effort to modernize and improve Federal Housing programs for millions of Americans who are working their way up to…

I thank the gentleman from Texas. I was very pleased to help out the gentlewoman from Guam, and I want to indicate that these are two amendments that stand on their own right. I close by indicating the purpose of the amendment offered by…

Unfortunately, as my dear colleague from Guam missed her time in which to offer her amendment, I ask unanimous consent to modify my amendment with the modification by the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo), which I have placed at the…

I am delighted to tell the story of Finney from the Houston Housing Authority where we gave her supportive services through the Family Sufficiency Program. She has gotten to the point of attaining a credit score of 640, and she is now a…

I thank the chairman and ranking member of the full committee and express my excitement in talking about reform and real housing issues. If there is ever an issue that we, as Members of Congress, are confronted with when we go home to our…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE VI--REPORTS SEC. 601. REPORT ON INTERAGENCY…

I thank the distinguished gentleman from Maryland. I do want to say to the gentleman that, as you well know, the Judiciary Committee, in many machinations over the years, has looked at this question of choice and the constitutional right…

This February we recognize and celebrate the 39th commemoration of Black History Month. This month we celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the history of our great nation, and pay tribute to trailblazers, pioneers, heroes…

I stand in strong support of S. 2152 an important legislation. I support S. 2152 because it seeks to establish a comprehensive United States policy that encourages the efforts of countries in Africa to develop an appropriate mix of…

I stand in strong support of H.R. 515 because it seeks to protect our children from predators by identifying the whereabouts of sex offenders and providing means to monitor their activities. This legislation is important because sex…

It is with sadness in my heart that I rise to acknowledge the death of a great leader in our community, Dr. J.S. Stone, a graduate of Talladega College and a graduate of Meharry Medical School, who leaves his beloved wife, Gertrude, a dear…

This legislation impedes, prohibits, and stops the President and the next President, as our representative of the face of America internationally and who has the responsibility, from enforcing this agreement. It was done primarily to stop…

This is an exciting day as the President presents to us his vision for the Nation. In addition, over the weekend, Speaker Ryan indicated his vision and the opportunity for Members of Congress to pass serious legislation, which includes…

I rise with a sense of concern, of sadness, and, also, of relief regarding the heinous shooting of the Philadelphia police officer. I am grateful that he managed to survive, that he is in the hospital, and that he is healing. We wish him…

Recent news of North Korea's claim that it successfully conducted an H-bomb test for the first time, in defiance of United Nations' resolutions ups the ante on why we must remain steadfast in expediently addressing insecurity in our nation…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. {time} 1130 The Acting CHAIR. The Committee will rise informally…

I vigorously disagree with my good friend from Texas (Mr. Farenthold) because it is very clear that the bill would tip the scales of justice in favor of asbestos defendants by giving defendants access to information about victim…