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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.
I think most of all that we have had a vigorous discussion on behalf of the American people. I hope they are listening. I hope my colleagues are listening because, as I listened to the debate myself, I heard a continuing theme: Let's bash…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Beginning on page 2, strike line 5 and all that follows through line 2 on page 3, and insert the following…
I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey, and I thank her for guiding us over the past couple of minutes dealing with an important issue. Let me quickly move us forward because, in just a few minutes, the President of the United States will…
I would like to thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey for her continued leadership as she brings those of us in the Congressional Progressive Caucus to the floor to speak on issues of concern for the American people. Let me also thank the…
I wish to state for the Record how I would have voted on rollcall votes 7 to 23 that I missed today because I was detained in my district on official business: On rollcall vote No. 7, I would have voted ``aye,'' the Johnson amendment. On…
I thank the manager, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen), for his leadership. I also thank my good friends on the other side of the aisle. Mr. Speaker, I now understand what the issue is. We are talking apples and oranges. My…
A picture is always worth a thousand words, and this is a picture of words. It is very clear that the Affordable Care Act has been a lifesaver for many Americans. And this budget reconciliation act is obviously misdirected, wrong directed…
This past week in Harris County, Texas, we lost a giant of a man in the name of Commissioner El Franco Lee, who served the Harris County Commissioners Court and the people he loved for 30 years. One could never describe Commissioner Lee as…
What the new year gives us is an opportunity to refresh, to regroup, to look forward to opportunities in this instance and in this august body to protect the American people. So today I rise with a great deal of applause and enthusiasm…
My first task, a wonderful task, is to wish all the men and women of the United States military a happy holiday. For your unselfishness in putting on the uniform, without question, standing in the gap, protecting the American people, we…
I have had both the sobering and serious responsibility of serving on the Homeland Security Committee since the heinous acts of 9/11. I rise today to give comfort to and to thank the Los Angeles Consolidated School District for its swift…
I speak in support of H.R. 3878, the Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act. I thank Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Thompson for their bipartisan work and stewardship of the Committee on…
I thank my colleague, Congressman Ted Poe from Texas for his work on H.R. 3654, Combatting Terrorists' Use of Social Media Act of 2015. The proliferation of terrorism is an existential threat to our homeland greater than ever before…
The point I want to make is, with what you are doing, even though there is a 4-year lapse, you are grandfathering this. My own State of Texas will lose $358 million, Wisconsin $120 million, Ohio $65 million, and South Dakota will lose…
I have a number of letters to include for the Record. One is from Tom McGee, the President and CEO of the International Council of Shopping Centers. One is from the NRF. One is from the AFL-CIO. December 10, 2015. Dear Representative: On…
As I have said today on the floor and yesterday, the American people expect us to keep them safe. Let me thank my colleagues for the support they have given the Homeland Security Committee on a number of bills and particularly note the…
As I began, let me thank the first responders of this Nation and thank their families for the sacrifice that they make. Our first responders rush into dangerous conditions to protect us. They deserve to have the peace of mind that their…
I am prepared to close since I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the remaining time. One of the things that we wanted to do in the course of this legislation is to make sure that the stakeholders were fully informed and thought…
State and local governments have been struggling to keep pace with the evolving threats posed by cyber breaches. They just cannot do it alone. We have the resources. This Department was crafted and designed to be able to reach out beyond…
In order to meet the needs of those on the front line of homeland security activities from Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security to local first responders, the Science and Technology Directorate must rapidly develop…
I thank the gentleman very much for his leadership. I do not have any further speakers, but I would like to close and thank the committee as well for considering a bill that is now being reviewed--I want to thank the committee--H.R. 85…
I think most Americans think it is important for the Constitution to be protected. The Second Amendment is protected. We have the right to bear arms. But most Americans would find our actions and inactions questionable at best because…
Let me just say this: I am not sure if the gentleman from Texas, a dear friend, was asking us to get rid of the no-fly list or the watch list. Our point today, Mr. Speaker, is very narrow. We are just asking that terrorists not be able to…
In a conversation that I had recently, speaking about the other body, it was mentioned that that body is the deliberative body. There are opportunities for collaboration between Members, Democrat and Republican. But I am in the people's…
I thank the gentleman from Michigan. I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone).
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