Press Releases
We need to save jobs, provide postal services and protect a historic landmark, says Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Houston, TX -
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today after receiving a report stating that since millions of Americans have lost their unemployment benefits it is possible that the U.S. economy could lose $3 billion in January and February alone:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announces a new report provided by the Department of Health and Human Services that finds that nearly 8 in 10 uninsured Latinos may qualify for critical health services through the Marketplace.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today after House Republican leadership announced a plan to bring a clean bill to lift the debt ceiling up for a vote:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who Co-Chairs the Congressional Children’s Caucus says the 16 million children living in poverty must be given a chance
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who today joined Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and faith leaders from around the country for the National Day of Prayer to End Poverty and Income Inequality, released the following statement:
February 5, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement on House Republicans' legislative agenda this week, which is focused on partisan bills instead of critical issues including ensuring America can pay its bills, renewing unemployment insurance, and raising the minimum wage:
I am encouraging defense attorneys to compile a list of their clients incarcerated for low-level, non-violent drug offenses so that they can petition for executive clemency, says Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
February 4, 2014
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee released the following statement regarding her meeting yesterday at the White House with the President to discuss the new clemency initiative announced by the Department of Justice:
February 3, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement on the passing of Joan Mondale, wife of former vice-president Walter Mondale:
“The arts have known few greater champions than Joan Mondale. She was a gifted artist and leading voice for the importance of cultural enrichment in American life.
It is imperative that we come together in strong support of a broad and comprehensive strategy to address the causes and effects of youth violence, says Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees, released the following statement regarding the tragic shooting at Palm Bay campus of Eastern Florida State College and why we need more gun safety laws in America:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee’s Border and Maritime Security, and a senior member and former Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee’s Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement today regarding the issuance by House Republicans of their Standards for Immigration Ref