U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

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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

Health Screening and Health Services Fair Congresswoman Jackson Lee is working to bring together a dynamic group of health professionals from various disciplines and backgrounds to encourage members of the Houston community to live healthier lives. The event will take place on Saturday, October 13th, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 11am – 4pm in Houston, Texas. There will be a variety of services provided to Houstonians from immunizations, TB tests, to HIV/STD screening. For more information, please contact us at: 713-655-0050 or Tonya.C.Williams@mail.house.gov.
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 displaying yellow ribbons throughout our communities and having every school marquee display signage entitled “Welcome Home Troops – A Job Well Done.” Your participation in our kick-off campaign is vital and we look forward to your involvement. Houston should lead the nation on welcoming home our brave troops as well as thanking their families
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 we honor and salute our veterans of the United States Military! There will be plenty of food and entertainment! This is a city-wide celebration so all are welcomed to come and spend time THANKING our veterans for their dedication to our country and our freedom! For more information- please contact Bronson E. Woods at (713) 655-0050 or email him at Bronson.Woods@mail.house.gov
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, 40 young women have been invited to Johnson Space Center in Houston to work with engineers and scientists on a human space exploration mission
“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 Houston, members of the Texas Carpenters Regional Council, Carpenters Local Union 551 and local non-profit organizations to announce the partnership in providing air conditioners to Houstonians.

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.
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Congresswoman in the News

CONGRESSWOMAN JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON OCTOBER'S JOBS REPORT

Nov 2. 2012

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released its jobs report for October, which showed 184,000 private sector jobs were added last mon... read more

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON HURRICANE SANDY

Oct 31. 2012

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement regarding Hurricane Sandy. At this time, the storms has taken lives, caused damage to homes and cities throughout the eastern seaboard... read more

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ARLEN SPECTER

Oct 15. 2012

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement today on the passing of former Sen. Arlen Specter: "I was saddened to hear about the passing of Arlen Specter. For thirty years, he se... read more

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

Oct 12. 2012

Congresswoman Sheila Jacksons Lee released this statement following the Vice Presidential debate at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky last night: “Last night, Vice President Biden spoke directly to... read more

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE EXPRESSES OUTRAGE OVER THE SHOOTING OF 14 YEAR OLD MALALA YOUSAFZAI IN PAKISTAN

Oct 10. 2012

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Co-chair and Founder of the House Congressional Pakistan Caucus and Co Chair of the House Children’s Caucus released the following statement regarding the situation, ... read more

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE NAMED A CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN FOR THE 112TH CONGRESS

Oct 5. 2012

Congresswoman 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. 2012

Congresswoman 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