Sheila Jackson Lee

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: TITLE__OTHER MATTERS SEC. ____. YOUTH ENERGY ENTERPRISE…

Let me conclude by simply saying I thank both Mr. Upton and Mr. Pallone for joining in the unanimous consent to revise the amendment simply to say that this report on increasing methods to increase the electric grid resilience with respect…

I include for the Record this letter from the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations of the State of Texas and the House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs. Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military…

I offer amendment No. 9, and I ask unanimous consent that it be modified in the form I have placed at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment, as modified, and report the modification. The text of the amendment…

I want to speak today about what the House will face on educational changes in bringing forward S. 1177, the Every Child Succeeds Act, which takes us away from No Child Left Behind. I am very delighted that the Jackson Lee amendment…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee and Ranking member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, I rise in support of H.R. 4127, the ``Intelligence Authorization…

First of all, let me say that I join my colleagues in asking for the James Zadroga bill to be passed in honor and tribute to our first responders after the tragedy and heinous terrorist act of 9/11. And then, of course, today is World AIDS…

I am pleased to rise today in support of S. 1170, the ``Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015.'' I would like to recognize Senator Feinstein for her commendable leadership in fighting for greater awareness of breast…

This is a long list of the vetting process that desperate refugees who happen to come from camps in Jordan and Lebanon--and who happen to be Syrian--go through. It is more than 21. In fact, the last one says: Prior to entry to the United…

I have been on the Homeland Security Committee since the heinous and vile acts of 9/11. I have often said that I was at Ground Zero, and I had the misery of seeing the recovery that was still occurring at that time. I take no backseat to…

This is an improper approach. You cannot certify a 5-year-old girl from Syria. She will never get in. The process is extensive, it is definite, it is secure, and we are securing the American people. Let's work together, as my friend on the…

I associate myself with the gentleman from Massachusetts because I think it is important for my colleagues to understand that, when you talk about process, you talk about responding in the right way to crisis. Let me be very clear. The…

I thank Representative Watson Coleman for her leadership in tonight's special order as we grapple with the horrendous terrorist attacks in Paris and Beruit as well as today's attack in Nigeria, claimed by Boko Haram. In the past week…

I thank the gentleman from New York and the gentleman from California. I think many of us will come to the floor and emphasize that we stand with both Mr. Royce and Mr. Engel for this very strong statement of commitment by the people of…

A senior member of the Homeland Security, I rise to speak on H.R. 3996, Surface Transportation Extension Act II of 2015,'' which reauthorizes federal-aid highway and transit programs for two weeks through December 4, 2015. Mr. Speaker…

Thank you to President Obama for working with us to get a real defense authorization bill and for us to be able to fix the broken defense bill that was passed previously in this House. I was prepared to sustain the veto, but through a very…

As a senior member of the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security, I rise to speak on S. 1356, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2016 Conference Agreement. I thank Armed Services Committee Chairman Thornberry and…

I am offering this amendment on behalf of Congresswoman Sewell and myself. Once again, I wish to thank the Chair and Ranking Member of the Rules Committee for making this Amendment in order. I thank the Transportation and Infrastructure…

I am offering this amendment on behalf of Congresswoman Sewell and myself. I wish to thank the Chair and Ranking Member of the Rules Committee for making this Amendment in order. I thank Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 3503, the ``Homeland Security Support Fusion Centers Act of 2015.'' State and major urban area fusion centers serve as central points within the state and…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3505 the ``Fusion Center Enhancement Act,'' which would guarantee improvement…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 3361, the ``Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act.'' I am in support of this bill because it amends the Homeland Security Act of…

There are comments on this floor that said we had to listen to those who came. I want to stand and listen to the hardworking Americans who ultimately will retire. I am tired of blocking good measures that protect them, such as the Labor…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise to speak on H.R. 3819, ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015,'' which reauthorizes federal-aid highway and transit programs for three weeks through November 20, 2015…

Today we will have an opportunity to support the Export-Import Bank opening so that constituents across America, including Houston, Texas, will have the opportunity to grow jobs and to compete internationally. That is a good thing, Mr…