Member of Congress
Sheila Jackson Lee
- Role
- Former Representative
- State
- TX
- Party
- Democrat
Cosponsored legislation
H.Res. 992 · 111th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran should halt the widespread and brutal repression of the peaceful reformist protestors, opposition supporters, human rights defenders, students, and journalists following the disputed Iranian presidential election of June 12, 2009.
H.R. 4469 · 111th Congress
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.
H.R. 1175 · 111th Congress
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to be used by the Secretary of Defense to assist the families of members of the Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan.
H.Con.Res. 238 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
H.Res. 1096 · 111th Congress
Encouraging individuals across the United States to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness Month.
H.Res. 1102 · 111th Congress
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, recognizing the significance of his contribution to democracy and racial equality in South Africa, and honoring his life-long dedication to building a more equitable and united world.
H.R. 4647 · 111th Congress
Iran Human Rights Sanctions Act
H.R. 4541 · 111th Congress
Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2010
H.R. 4324 · 111th Congress
To amend the Homeowners Assistance Program of the Department of Defense to give the Secretary of Defense flexibility regarding setting the commencement date for homeowner assistance for members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during the mortgage crisis.
H.Res. 1090 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the hearing of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, and the testimony of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Admiral Michael G. Mullen at the hearing, as an important first step in permitting gay and lesbian Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the policy should be repealed in 2010.
H.Res. 1088 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation.
H.Res. 1085 · 111th Congress
Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States.
H.R. 4004 · 111th Congress
Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Study Act
H.R. 3990 · 111th Congress
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States.
H.R. 4196 · 111th Congress
Community College Emergency Stabilization Fund Act
H.R. 4091 · 111th Congress
Enhanced Restitution Enforcement and Equitable Retirement Treatment Act of 2009
H.R. 4594 · 111th Congress
International Violence Against Women Act of 2010
H.R. 4615 · 111th Congress
CHOMP Act of 2009
H.Res. 1064 · 111th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009" under consideration by the Parliament of Uganda, that would impose long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4533 · 111th Congress
Technology Bill of Rights for the Blind Act of 2010
H.R. 4593 · 111th Congress
Keeping Faith With the Greatest Generation Military Retirees Act of 2010
H.R. 886 · 111th Congress
Blind Persons Return to Work Act of 2009
H.R. 734 · 111th Congress
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
H.Con.Res. 198 · 111th Congress
Recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age and endorsing the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan to develop a seamless, standardized, evidence-based system of care universally accessible for all of these children, young adults, and their families, regardless of where they live in the country.
H.Res. 1057 · 111th Congress