Dear Friend:
It is an honor to represent the people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas in our nation's capital. The 18th Congressional District is one of the most dynamic, socio-economically and ethnically diverse, and interesting districts in the country.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my official website. This website serves as a virtual office. Here you can stay informed about what I am doing in Washington, access information about bills and legislative issues, learn about the services that are available to constituents of the 18th Congressional District, and keep in touch so that I may better serve you. I hope you will find this website useful and informative.
Sincerely,
Sheila Jackson Lee
Member of Congress
- Yellow Ribbon Campaign Kickoff : Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be kicking off Yellow Ribbon Campaign for Houston to Welcome the Troops Home. This campaign will symbolize our respect and appreciation to all our troops by...
- Join Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee "Celebrate our Veterans" on Nov. 11, 2011 "CELEBRATE OUR VETERANS" WHEN: November 11, 2011 (Veterans Day) WHERE: Riverside General Hospital 3204 Ennis St Houston, TX 77004 TIME: 1pm-4:30pm With Program at 3pm Come by and celebrate with us as...
- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Speaks to Women In STEM High School (WISH) Aerospace Scholars WISH is a pilot program that encourages young women from across our nation to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees, and ultimately, careers. Through a competitive process,...
- “It is important to provide relief to the vulnerable populations affected by the Heat in our community” Houston, TX – On Saturday,August 6, 2011, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, will be joined by officials from the City of...
- CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE ATTENDS U.S. CAPITOL TREE DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOHN MURTHA Congresswoman Jackson Lee joins Congressman Norm Dicks, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, at the memorial for Congressman Murtha. Congressman Murtha was a true...
- Congresswoman Jackson Lee Celebrates ACA Decision Congresswoman Jackson Lee participates in Congressional Progressive Caucus press conference on the Supreme Court Steps following the SCOTUS 5-4 vote to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Conducts Lakewood Church Choir The Congresswoman met with the group during their visit on Capitol Hill.
- MLK Weekend 085
CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE NAMED A CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN FOR THE 112TH CONGRESS
Oct 5. 2012Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, the Founder and Co-Chair of the House Congressional Children’s Caucus and a Senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee, has been named a Champion for Children for... read more
CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE WORKS TO ENSURE TEXAS VOTERS ARE PREPARED ON ELECTION DAY
Sep 25. 2012Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, released a statement regarding the upcoming National Voter Registration Day. Locations for registration today are a... read more
Help For Homeowners Affected by Foreclosure Errors
Sep 18. 2012Large mortgage servicers have been ordered by federal bank regulators to identify borrowers who may have been harmed by errors and improper practices in foreclosure or threatened foreclosure and to re... read more
CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (“EDI”) GRANT
Sep 18. 2012Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee along with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announce $198,400 Economic Development Initiative (“EDI”) Grant that will be an import... read more
CONGRESSWOMAN JACKSON LEE SAYS THE ASSAD REGIME IS CRUMBLING AND PRESIDENT ASSAD NEEDS TO STEP DOWN NOW
Jul 31. 2012Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released a statement on Thursday that called for the United Nations and the Arab League to ... read more
DEAL FOR ALL’ FRAMES THE DISCUSSION IN THE COMING MONTHS TO FOCUS ON THE AMERICANS WHO NEED THE MOST HELP
Jul 30. 2012Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Progressive Caucus. Released the following statement regarding today’s Press Conference regarding the CPC formally annou... read more
CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE CALLS FOR CABIN SECURITY HEARINGS AND QUESTIONS THE SERIES OF HEARINGS THAT CRITICIZE TSA INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT SOLUTIONS
Jul 30. 2012Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement regarding today’s hearing on ‘Breach of Trust: Addressing ... read more