Representative Sheila Jackson Lee

Representing the 18th District of TEXAS

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Jul 10, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Ted Lieu (D-CA), released the following statement regarding the protection of American children during international custody matters:

Jul 10, 2015 Press Release

“Washington, DC – Today, I released a report showcasing infrastructure needs in Texas and highlighting the need for immediate action with only 22 days left until the Highway Trust Fund expires on July 31st.  Republicans need to stop lurching from one manufactured crisis to the next and work with House Democrats to find a long-term solution that will repair America’s deteriorating roads, bridges

Jul 9, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement regarding the removal of the Confederate Flag from the Capitol grounds in South Carolina:

Jul 6, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member on the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Judiciary Committee Founder and Co-Chair of the House Congressional Nigerian Caucus, Co-Chair of the House Congressional Children’s Caucus, released the following statement regarding the recent bombings by Boko Haram this past weekend in Nigeria:

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Jun 30, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the US Supreme Court landmark decision supporting marriage equality:

Jun 25, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision in King v. Burwell:

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Jun 25, 2015 Press Release

June 23, 2015                                      

Jun 23, 2015 Speech

Thursday June 18, 2015

9-12: Cannon Caucus Room

 

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Jun 19, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee issued this statement today in recognition of the 150th Celebration of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865 when federal officials arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation: