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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
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Joined October 2009
Born January 12
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 20

    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. Retweeted
    21 hours ago

    "We do live paycheck by paycheck": Federal workers struggle as shutdown continues

    76 replies 100 retweets 143 likes
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  3. Retweeted
    21 hours ago

    As the government shutdown looms over the holidays, offices overseeing federal food stamps are cut by 95%

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  4. Retweeted
    Dec 25

    No one wants to stay out of work, unable to pay their rent & feed their children, so Trump can spend $5 billon on his fantasy wall.

    Trump claims that “many” federal workers want the government to stay closed: "Many of those workers have said to me, communicated, stay out until you get the funding for the wall. These federal workers want the wall."
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  5. 21 hours ago

    Just weeks after a massive recall on romaine lettuce made national news, the will significantly impact the ability of the FDA to carry out food safety inspections. , end this shut down now!

    135 replies 235 retweets 344 likes
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  6. Dec 25

    What is happening at our southern border?! This makes the second death of a young child at our border in as many weeks. This is outrageous! This shocks the conscience.

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  7. Dec 24

    Ever since declared himself "Tariff Man," the Dow is down about 15%. So much ...

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    Today was the worst Christmas Eve trading day ever. The S&P 500 has entered a bear market, and the Dow closed down more than 640 points.
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  8. Dec 24

    America’s hard-working federal employees do the people’s work. They deserve to be able to afford rent, pay for holiday gifts, and put food on the table. It’s time to put an end to the and let them enjoy the holiday season!

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  9. Dec 23

    As the lead sponsor of H.R. 6545, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2018, and sponsor of HR 7390, an Extension of the Violence Against Women Act (which authorizes the law into February), I hope we can vote to extend this important law

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 23

    Trump’s petulance and vindictiveness are on full display in his decision to fire Mattis summarily as of a week from now rather than letting Mattis resign in dignity as of Feb 28. What a shallow jerk walks the halls of the White House these days!

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  11. Dec 23

    This is sad. It's petty. It's also very alarming.

    91 replies 113 retweets 328 likes
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  12. Dec 23

    Trump’s immoral, expensive & ineffective border wall faces bipartisan opposition from Democrats & many Republicans. Make no mistake, this is a !

    159 replies 127 retweets 417 likes
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  13. Dec 23

    I am devastated to hear of the tragic loss of life following the . I pray that the dozens still missing are found safe, and I mourn the hundreds of souls lost in this disaster.

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  14. Retweeted
    Dec 22

    Regrettably, America has now entered a .

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  15. Dec 22

    Why is so hard for to accept Americans won’t support his border wall? We’ve been clear on this for over a year. He needs to accept the facts, move on, and let Congress reopen the government.

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  16. Dec 21

    ...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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  17. Dec 21

    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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  18. Dec 21

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

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  19. Dec 21

    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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  20. Dec 21

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

    5 replies 14 retweets 75 likes
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  21. Dec 21

    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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