Sheila Jackson Lee

As we come to this season of joy, I am always committed to wishing all of my colleagues of this body, this government, and our people a happy holiday. We are on the brink of the release of a report that talks about issues of torture which…

Briefly on the floor of the House today I mentioned how many times I voted for the defense authorization bill and appreciated the underlying principles in that legislation, which is to wholly support the United States military and their…

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his leadership, and the manager. Many of us, Mr. Speaker, have come to the floor of the House time and time again and supported our troops, supported their families, wanted them to have…

I thank the gentleman very much. Let me express my appreciation to the author of this bill, Mr. Kinzinger, and to the managers on the bill, as well as, in particular, to thank the ranking member, the chairman, and, of course, the manager…

I thank the manager, Mr. Levin, for his kindness, as well as the manager for the majority, Mr. Crenshaw, and Mr. Van Hollen, and the many others who, along with myself, cosponsored this legislation. It is very moving to have a moment of…

In this season of reflection for many across the Nation, I will take a moment, first of all, to speak to my constituent Zeph to remind him that I have always supported the human dignity of all persons, and I will never fail to do so. I…

In the wake of Trayvon Martin's tragic death, the Nation waits. Young people wait. I could give a long litany. But certainly Michael Brown has galvanized us from north to south, from east to west. I stand with the young men, among many…

I thank Congressman Jeffries for his leadership, and I thank the Speaker, I am sorry that we were walking across the floor, and we may not publicly say it, but we thank you for your clarification, and to my good friend on the Judiciary…

Today is World AIDS Day, and I am very pleased to come from a city where so many celebrated and commemorated the progress and challenges involved. I want to thank the Thomas Street clinic. I have visited there and seen the treatment that…

Having just come back from my community where two women and families have been killed through the violence of domestic violence, they live no more--but what about those who are soldiers who put on the uniform who are experiencing a…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 7, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $500,000)''. Page 9, line 15, after the dollar amount…

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. Amendment Offered by Mr. Lynch

Let me say to my colleagues, I don't think there is much more that I can say than repeat the story of the 33-month fight by their little girl. It is $100,000 that we are asking to help these parents who are desperate and mourning. I ask my…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. _. None of the funds made available by this Act…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 29, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $5,000,000)''. Page 33, line 11, after the dollar amount…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 9, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000)''. Page 33, line 11, after the dollar amount, insert…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 111, line 3, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,000,000)''. Page 140, line 25, after the dollar amount…

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 bill, before the short title, add the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

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 34, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $500,000)''. Page 38, line 2, after the…

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. Amendment No. 9 Offered by Ms. Wilson of Florida The Acting…

Let me conclude my remarks by saying that, across America, children are bullied every day, and across America, parents are baffled by the educational system. Any time that you can reinforce this idea of transparency, I believe that it is…

When we put forward legislation that focuses on the education of our children and the choices that our children can make, balanced alongside of ensuring the lifting of the boats of public education, we are in the right direction. I am…

Oppose this present resolution and let's move on to come together and effectively work on behalf of the American people. I yield back the balance of my time.

Let me just say very quickly that the entire premise of the gentleman's comments have been proven absolutely wrong. Thirty-nine witnesses never said one moment that the Presidential election of 2012 was in any way involved in this…