Sheila Jackson Lee

Some of the good news this week is my introduction, with 16 original cosponsors, of H. Res. 489, congratulating Texas Southern University for 88 years. TSU is celebrating their 88 years at their homecoming this weekend. TSU is a school…

I request that this article from White House Blog entitled, ``The Faces of Health Care: Joanne W.'' regarding the benefits of the Affordable Healthcare Act be submitted. Joanne was able to sign up for Medicare at 66. Her doctor told her…

There are just 9 more legislative days to act fully to protect the full faith and credit of the United States before November 3 in order to prevent the risk of a first ever U.S. default. We know that a default is not what the American…

I am very excited today to congratulate the researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University in my hometown of Houston. On Monday, they announced an important discovery about the structure of human genetic material, an…

Today we were talking about jobs and H.R. 702, and I supported the legislation to create jobs for my district and for America, and to provide opportunities to ensure the national security and protect the environment. We also have to…

I thank the gentleman. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. Pallone. I hope that our colleagues have heard us to emphasize the creation of jobs along with the environment, national security, and the energy…

I ask that my amendment be considered by my colleagues. Mr. Chairman, my amendment requires within 180 days of enactment the Secretaries of Energy and Commerce submit a report to Congress analyzing how lifting the ban on crude oil, in…

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 section: SEC. 7. REPORT TO CONGRESS. Not later than 180 days…

Let me just simply say my amendment answers many of the concerns that have been expressed on the floor of the House by giving empirical data, not 10 years and beyond, but in a period up to 10 years, to let us make further informative…

I am always eager to work with my friends on this side of aisle, Mr. Pallone. I am always eager to work when we are moving forward. And so I would offer my amendment and offer it for a voice vote. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my…

Will the gentleman surmise that amendments that are passed by voice vote are still strong amendments?

Is the gentleman rising to support the gentlewoman's amendment with great enthusiasm?

Let me thank Mr. Pallone and Mr. Barton for their courtesies and as well the Rules Committee. Let me first of all say there has been a lot of discussion on the floor of the House regarding this bill and different opinions. Might I add 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: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 7. REPORT. Not later than 10 years after the…

This is a very difficult time for Americans as we mourn with our fellow citizens in Oregon. I offer my deepest sympathy to the congressional delegation here in the Congress, as we join them in their expression of deep sympathy to those who…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise in support of H.R. 3510, the ``Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Strategy Act of 2015,'' which amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to require the Secretary of…

As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, I rise to speak on H.R. 3102, the ``Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015,'' which amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reform programs of the Transportation…

I have a great deal of respect for this institution that I have had the privilege of serving. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I am very grateful for the extent of our jurisdiction that embraces the Constitution, and I believe…

As a responsible Member of Congress concerned for the American people, today I voted for a continuing resolution that will take us to December 11, but that is not the responsible way to handle the business of this Nation. It is time now…

As our eyes turn toward New York both in terms of the Pope's visit last week and his call for us to address the mandatory needs of refugees around the world, in the last 24 hours, we heard from the President of Russia, Mr. Putin, and our…

Congresswoman Plaskett, thank you so very much for laying the groundwork for those who now step into those footsteps, and you have done so with such leadership and certainly such passion. Thank you so very much. Mr. Speaker, what is my…

Congresswoman Beatty, thank you for letting us know whose footsteps we walk in and for that celebratory statement. Mr. Speaker, it is certainly my pleasure to yield to the gentlewoman from the U.S. Virgin Islands (Ms. Plaskett), who has…

We are so grateful for the special wisdom and insight that Mr. Rangel brings to all of what we do. I know that the late Lou Stokes, the late Amelia Boynton Robinson, and the late Julian Bond are grateful that they knew him and that he is…

Let me thank the gentleman for his very thoughtful statement and for leading us off today and setting the tone for the Congressional Black Caucus that we will never forget our icons, but we also know that to pay tribute is the highest…

Thank you very much. I am very privileged tonight to lead the Special Order of the Members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Let me thank our chairman, Chairman G.K. Butterfield, for continuing this tradition and for his continued…