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@JacksonLeeTX18

Official Twitter account for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Representing Texas' 18th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Houston, TX
jacksonlee.house.gov
Joined October 2009
Born January 12

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  1. Oct 18

    In Oct. 2017, 's promised that the 's "lower business tax rate would likely give the typical American household around a $4,000 pay raise." A year later the verdict is in: corporate profits skyrocketed; wages have remained stagnant.

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  2. Oct 17

    I am proud to stand on the right side of history when it comes to protecting and advancing the rights of the community. Honored to receive a 100 on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of LGBTQ equality.

    20 replies 11 retweets 34 likes
  3. Oct 12

    Below is my statement calling upon the Justice Department to protect the voting rights of all Americans.

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  4. Oct 11

    Today is - To all my brothers and sisters in the community, I stand with you!

    22 replies 9 retweets 30 likes
  5. Oct 5

    My op-ed: "demonstrated by his conduct and testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee that he manifestly lacks the temperament, the honesty, and impartiality reasonably expected of a traffic court judge," much less a Supreme Court Justice.

    168 replies 52 retweets 120 likes
  6. Oct 2

    “Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.” Julius Caesar, Act I, Scene 2

    174 replies 34 retweets 91 likes
  7. Oct 2

    Any vote on whether to confirm Brett Kavanaugh must occur only after the has completed a credible, thorough investigation and all have had the opportunity to meaningfully review its findings. My full statement below -

    103 replies 53 retweets 115 likes
  8. Oct 1

    Happy Birthday to the 39th President, . Thank you for your service, integrity, and compassion and for making the advancement of human rights a cornerstone of American foreign policy. (Photo credit: John Bazemore/AP)

    34 replies 60 retweets 223 likes
  9. Oct 1

    In case you're wondering, that's Deborah Ramirez on the left (the woman who claimed Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her) and that's 's choice to sit on the on the right. Who says further investigation won't reveal more information?!?

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  10. Oct 1

    Two yearbook photos: the one at the top is of the man whom stonewalled for over a year, because there was no need to rush to fill the vacancy; the one at the bottom belongs to a man credibly accused of sexual assault, and whom want to jam thru

    103 replies 182 retweets 329 likes
  11. Sep 28

    Twenty seven years later, it is just as important to protect women's rights.

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  12. Sep 28

    Today I led to the to demand a postponement on the until the investigates -

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  13. Sep 27

    I believe & I stand with her and with and all my colleagues in the Senate who are proud to support Dr. Ford in her brave testimony today at the before the Senate Judiciary Committee

    495 replies 239 retweets 767 likes
  14. Sep 25

    I was honored to visit with and celebrate the 1st Pastoral Anniversary of Dr. Andre Lewis. While there, I had the important responsibility and distinct honor to address the congregation and remind them of the importance of .

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  15. Sep 14

    Join me now in Room 145A of the Washington Convention Center for the Annual Legislative Conference's .

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  16. Sep 11

    We were all simply Americans, united in our shock and anger and sadness and united in our resolve to defend our country and protect the freedoms that has made America the greatest country in the history of the world.

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  17. Sep 11

    Out of a tragedy so horrific, something good and great emerged in the aftermath of September 11. On that day we were not Republicans or Democrats. We were no Northerners or Southerners or West or East Coasters. We were not Red State or Blue State.

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  18. Sep 11

    ...the Pentagon family and community. Together, we honored those who lost their lives and those who remain. The resolve of the United States remains stronger than ever and our gratitude to the men and women wearing the military uniform, and those who served others on 9/11...

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  19. Sep 6

    The hires only the best people.

    50 replies 77 retweets 158 likes
  20. Sep 5

    Today, I held a teleconference with the Assistant Attorney General on a letter I sent asking the Department of Justice to investigate and stop efforts to violate the by purging minority voters in and Harris County.

    18 replies 29 retweets 53 likes

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