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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.
This morning most Americans woke up to the news that ISIS was holding two citizens of the nation-state of Japan and, in the holding of those citizens, threatening to kill them, asked Japan to give $200 million. Mr. Speaker, does that sound…
I thank Mr. Royce and Mr. Engel and Mr. Poe for their leadership in bringing the House together on a very important issue. Earlier today I stood and spoke about the tragic news that we heard early this morning of two Japanese citizens…
What an interesting coincidence. We are here today to hear from the President of the United States, President Barack Obama, on his State of the Union. Just yesterday, millions of Americans honored together the legacy and the message of Dr…
I started out this week to remind Americans of the difficult times in which we live. Sadly, today, rather than passing a clean Homeland Security Appropriations bill upon which Americans are depending to secure this land, we had a political…
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} 1615 Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Connolly The Acting…
Let me thank the chairman and rise to support the Jackson Lee amendment with a little journey down memory lane of just a few days ago. Just a few days ago in northern Nigeria, a heinous terrorist group by the name of Boko Haram killed…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add, at the end of the bill, the following: SEC. 10. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RULES AND GUIDANCE. (a) In…
I think my good friends who are on the floor today, my good friends on the Republican side of the aisle, have failed to read the Constitution, which includes, clearly, the President's authority for executive actions and not, as they have…
The new year has come with many blessings, but it has also come with a major wake-up call. I rise again to express my deepest sympathy to the people of France, the loss of lives, including our Jewish brothers and sisters targeted simply…
This is an appropriate and wonderful statement of two distinguished Members of Congress, the chairman and ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, and I associate myself with their words on how crucial this legislation is, and…
This morning, we started by reading the Constitution, and I did not want to leave this week without reminding us of Amendment One of the Bill of Rights: ``Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting…
Amendment III: ``No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.'' {time} 1000
As I come to the floor--I had been on the floor earlier today--I offer again my deepest sympathy to the people of France and mourn with them for the heinous tragedy yesterday, and I know all Americans also do so. I come, however, to talk…
Then I want to salute Wheatley High School and those who have attended it. It was named after Phillis Wheatley. It was an African American high school in the great city of Houston in the fifth ward. Two of its many graduates were the late…
Riverside Hospital, Houston, quite different from my earlier comments, is a local hospital in my community founded by the family of a deceased World War I veteran. It has a special place in the hearts of African Americans because it was…
There are a number of issues that are confronting this Congress as it returns to serve the American people here in the United States Capital. What a wonderful place of democracy and freedom. It gives me a sense of ownership on these values…
Having written a letter to join with other colleagues for the release of Alan Gross, I want to make sure the record said Alan Gross and not Alan Grossman. Best to his wife and him at this time.
As you notice, Members who are on the floor today have come from a variety of States, a variety of political philosophies and positions. I think it is appropriate to acknowledge Congresswoman Barbara Lee for galvanizing Members on both…
In the last couple of days, we have seen tragic incidents occurring against innocent people, today in particular, the tragic killing of journalists and police officers in Paris, France, terrorist acts against innocent persons and persons…
As we come to begin this new opportunity of service to the American people, clearly we want to emphasize to them that we take this responsibility seriously and, as well, that we know that we represent our constituents. These are districts…
It has been a long day, and I believe the American people have seen the best of what America is in the vigorous debate and review of the future of this Nation. Yes, there were some positive aspects to the appropriations bill--the $5…
I submit the following for the Record: OVERVIEW The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, (``Cromnibus'') is comprised of: 1. 11 FY2015 Appropriations bills; and 2. Continuing Resolution maintaining the current rate of…
I thank Mr. Thompson for his leadership as ranking member and formerly chair, and Mr. Hudson. Let me also acknowledge Mr. Richmond, who is the ranking member on the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. It is clear that this committee…
It is my privilege as well to come to the floor of the House and pay tribute to our outgoing chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Before I do that, however, I believe it is important to say to this body that our charge and…
I thank the chairman for yielding, and I thank him for holding this Special Order for a very dear friend to all of us, Ralph Hall. I guess my opening remarks would be that, if you took the greater percentage of all of us Members of the…
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