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Sheila Jackson Lee

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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.

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Jun 12, 2019

Just a few weeks ago, I had a roundtable discussion with health professionals and those who are suffering from diabetes. I heard the stories of how much insulin costs and how difficult it was to be able to access healthcare, in many…

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Jun 12, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration is working to increase the participation of people in racial, ethnic, and other minority groups in the clinical trials that test new medical products. So I would indicate that this particular amendment is…

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Jun 12, 2019

I urge support of this amendment. Mr. Chair, I wish to thank Chairman McGovern and Ranking Member Cole of the Rules Committee for making this Jackson Lee Amendment in order. I thank Chairwoman DeLauro and Ranking Member Cole for their hard…

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Jun 12, 2019

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 130, line 16, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 130, line 16, after…

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Jun 11, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for his courtesy. Mr. Speaker, there is a document that I hold in my hand that covers the epidemic apparently that is taking siege over America. It contains the Declaration of Independence and the…

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Jun 11, 2019

I think it is appropriate to correct a number of statements that have been made on the floor. First of all, this is not the end. Director Mueller made this the beginning. When he concluded the report, he left a very large direction to the…

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Jun 11, 2019

The American people would not want a Congress that turned its back on, frankly, the rule of law. For those of us who had the special privilege of going to Normandy this past week, we got a great sense of pride, of the courage of Americans…

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Jun 4, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for her courtesy. He came from Lufkin, Texas. He loved Texas football and country music. He had fundraisers for any manner of needs in his area. When he saw the devastation and the people in water in Harris County…

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Jun 4, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman from California, and I acknowledge all the dynamic leadership that has generated where we are today, including all the sponsors whose names I recognized earlier and, of course, the magnificent persons who have met…

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Jun 3, 2019

I was saddened to stand alongside Congresswoman McBath to ask for a moment of silence for yet another innocent group of Americans who died. We must gather in this House and demand the Senate to pass our legislation on gun safety, but we…

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May 21, 2019

What an amazing day: 100 years ago, the Congress voted out a resolution to empower women with the right to vote. What is interesting, the last day, the last State, Tennessee, when the vote was taken, or when it was about to be taken, the…

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May 21, 2019

I thank the gentleman for his courtesies. Madam Speaker, I rise to support this bill, H.R. 2045, because, as I have said, whether it is a homeless vet, whether it is a vet who has been a veteran for a long period of time or those in the…

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