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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 want to congratulate a collective group of Republicans and Democrats, people from the faith community who joined together to acknowledge that Rodney Reed, an inmate on death row for more than 20 years, with new DNA evidence and witnesses…
I thank my Colleague Congresswoman Plaskett for anchoring tonight's Congressional Black Caucus Special Order on Mental Health. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and…
On rollcall No. 619, I was detained. If I was present, I would have voted ``aye'' on the McAdams amendment to H.R. 4863, the United States Export Finance Agency Act. ____________________
I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. DeSaulnier) for his leadership, and my good friend from Georgia, I thank him for his explanation of the process of democracy in this place. But I am excited to announce that this is a bipartisan…
Let me speak to a young man in my office who is studying at St. Edwards College in Austin, Texas. He is a person who is able to fulfill his dreams because of DACA. Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard the case about all of these young…
Let me just simply say that you have to live this to understand it, and I have spoken to those businesses that have benefited from Export-Import. It sounds like a name that you can't get your hands around, but just understand it simply…
This past weekend, we honored the men and women of the United States military, the veterans that we so much admire and respect. I had the privilege of attending a number of veterans' commemorations, and that is why I intend to reintroduce…
This is a somber and solemn time. I rise in support of H. Res. 660, a resolution establishing procedures for the impeachment of the President. I do it with a heavy heart. But today we choose our beloved Nation over individual self-interest…
As a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and one of only 5 members and one of three Democrats to serve on that House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment of 1998, I rise in strong support of the Rule governing debate for…
Yesterday evening, I joined Ambassador Etienne at the French Embassy to acknowledge the DC JazzFest. But I also was there, more importantly, to pay tribute to the Honorable John Conyers. Yesterday, I took a minute on the floor to indicate…
The State of Texas has a large number of Active-Duty men and women and veterans. I rise today to salute Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who appeared in uniform today to the United States Congress to tell the truth. Unfortunately…
I thank the gentleman and acknowledge Mr. Schiff and my dear friend, Anna Eshoo, and all of those, Mr. Pallone, and of all the Members who have stood tall and strong, Mr. Smith and Mr. Engel, for this very important statement. Let me, as a…
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