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

Houston, TX
Joined October 2009
Born January 12

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    On January 6, 2017, the IC was showing proof that that Vladimir Putin personally ordered the cyberattack on our country. That same day I was on the House floor urging caution in certifying the Electoral College vote. Here's why.

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  2. ...This bill is long-awaited, and a welcome relief to families caught in the criminal justice system. Congratulations to all of the Senators and Congressmembers who worked on this legislation. This was a great day.

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  3. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee joins and her Democratic and Republican colleagues for the signing of Sentencing Reduction legislation and the : criminal justice reform that she's worked on for a number of years...

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  4. ...the criminal justice system and in pain will now receive much-needed relief. Their time is now.

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  5. Today, Sentencing Reduction and the will receive the signature of . I thank those in the Administration who recognized our many legislative initiatives and after our long years of hard work, finally had this legislation signed into law. Families stuck in...

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  6. Grateful the surgery is over - wishing a speedy recovery. Our nation needs you now more than ever.

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  7. It’s ridiculous that has (once again) brought us so close to failing to fund the government. Americans want us to act responsibly. Let’s do our jobs & keep government open. down the gov.mp4?dl=0

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  8. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.” SecDef Mattis

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  9. “My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. SecDef Mattis resignation letter.

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  10. . should stop holding the nation hostage to his radical demands. down the gov.mp4?dl=0

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  11. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    Dow down, Mattis out, US Government to stop operations, more kids separated from parents at border, Russia gets sanctions relief, Russia gets Syria, Turks get the Kurds, ISIS gets to reconstitute, no WH chief of staff, no AG, NK says no denuclearization. week so far.

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  12. I was pleased to provide remarks following House passage of critical sentencing reform and prison reform legislation.

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    Dec 20

    All Americans should take time to read General Mattis’s letter of resignation. It is a truly beautiful letter that speaks to our very best values as a nation.

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  15. Retweeted
    Dec 20

    Congress will vote to reauthorize or end the Violence Against Women Act on December 21st. VAWA: ◾️Funds crisis response & survivor support programs ◾️Includes protections for domestic abuse victims of all ages and genders ◾️Has not been co-sponsored by a single Republican

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  16. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Speaks at the House Judiciary Committee and questions of the Department of Homeland Security

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  17. This morning, I questioned on the outrageous policies emanating from our Southern Border, including on the death of Maquin, the heartbreaking child separation policy, and the betrayal of humanitarian policies towards migrants.

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  18. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    A day after agrees to shut down his charity, he lashes out on Twitter at 3 NY AGs: 1 that started investigating him, 1 that sued him, 1 that's promised to investigate him next.

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  19. I’m incredibly proud of the 351 Texans currently serving in the Peace Corps! Find out where our state ranks on Peace Corps’ 2018 Top States list.

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  20. Retweeted
    Dec 19

    Truth. Facts. Law. nails the Achilles heel of the Trump Administration.

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  21. (3)...system. I along with the Judiciary Committee look forward to working on that bill now in the House.

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