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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. Dec 27

    What Americans should know about 's . .

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  2. Dec 25

    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!

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  3. Dec 23

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

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  4. 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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  5. Dec 20

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

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  6. Dec 20

    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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  7. Dec 14

    Excited that will be joining me at our 24th Annual Toys-for-Kids giveaway at the at 10am - it’s always a great time to pause and celebrate the magic of the

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  8. Dec 3

    A friend of the world, nation & all in Texas: was a until death & we'll miss him for his firm, determined leadership & his unceasing love for God, country and family - My deepest sympathies to his family - May he rest in peace. My full statement:

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  9. Nov 30

    As makes clear, climate change is real. To paraphrase Lincoln: “The dogmas of the past are inadequate to the present. We must act and think anew. We must disenthrall ourselves and then we can save our planet.”

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  10. Nov 29

    To be certain, for a witch hunt, the Special Counsel’s investigation has found plenty of witches. My full statement on 's guilty plea this morning:

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  11. Nov 29

    Y'all know it's - Given today's news, this link seems especially appropriate and timely:

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  12. Nov 29

    Democrats take the first step to leading the nation by electing the next Speaker

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  13. Nov 28

    More mismanagement, cruelty & indifference that has shown immigrants and refugees. This conduct makes our country a global pariah, and makes a mockery of America’s promise to be the last best hope of the world - my full statement below:

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  14. Nov 21

    The change Americans are clamoring for has come again, in the form of a new Democratic House majority. To make it real and lasting, should be the next Speaker. As Cong. Shirley Chisholm instructed: there must be a ‘seat at the table’ for all of us.”

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  15. Nov 20

    On , we remember and mourn all of the trans Americans who were deeply loved and cruelly lost to violence because of who they were. We will not forget them and will not relent in the quest for equality and justice for all.

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  16. Nov 20

    So proud of my summer 2017 intern, Hadeel Abdallah, on being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar. Hadeel is a committed activist for immigrant and refugee women. At Oxford, she'll study Refugee and Forced Migration Studies and Global Governance and Diplomacy.

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  17. Nov 17

    Our beloved Tonya Williams, a life gone too soon. Tonya lived her life full of hope, inspiration, with passion & determination. She loved people and blessed them with her energy, excitement, and can do spirit. She left us too soon, but now she is working with the Angels in Heaven

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  18. Nov 16

    I'm devastated to learn that Tonya Williams, a trusted member of the TX-18 family for many, many years, passed away today. She was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend. I will miss Tonya and am grateful for all she did for the people of the 18th Congressional District.

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  19. Nov 14

    “The facts and circumstances surrounding 's appointment of Matt Whitaker to serve as Acting Attorney General make clear that it is unconstitutional, unlawful and unethical. My full statement below:

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  20. Nov 14

    Today the office of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee teamed up w/ and to help provide blankets to . As the weather turns in , the drop in temperatures can be especially dangerous. My full statement below:

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