- LEE, SHEILA JACKSON
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- Experience: House: District 18, 1995-Present
- Home State: Texas
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $245,996Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Sheila Jackson Lee
- Gender: Female
- Family: Husband: Elwyn; 2 Children: Erica, Jason
- Birth Date: 01/12/1950
- Birth Place: Jamaica, NY
- Home City: Houston, TX
- Religion: Seventh Day Adventist
Education
- JD, School of Law, University of Virginia, 1975
- BA, Political Science, Yale University, 1972
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1994-present
- Democratic At-Large Whip, United States House of Representatives
- Member, Houston City Council, 1990-1994
Current Legislative Committees
- Homeland Security, Member
- Judiciary, Member
- Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, Member
- Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, Member
- Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, 9/11 Commission Caucus
- Co-Founder, Afghan Caucus
- Chair, Airport and Cable Committees
- Member, Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus
- XMember, Building a Better America Caucus
- Member, Children and Families Task Force
- Co-Chair, Congressional Algeria Caucus
- Member, Congressional Arts Caucus
- Whip, Congressional Black Caucus
- Former First Vice Chair, Congressional Black Caucus
- Member, Congressional Caucus for Womens Issues
- Member, Congressional Caucus on Ethiopia and Ethiopian-Americans
- Member, Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans
- Member, Congressional Caucus on Nigeria
- Member, Congressional Caucus on the Judicial Branch
- Member, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine
- Member, Congressional Children's Caucus
- Founder, Congressional Children's Caucus
- Co-Chair, Congressional Children's Caucus
- Member, Congressional Coastal Caucus
- Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus
- Member, Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus
- Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
- Member, Congressional French Caucus
- Member, Congressional Gulf of Mexico Caucus
- Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
- Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
- Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus
- Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus
- Member, Congressional Native American Caucus
- Founder, Congressional Pakistan Caucus
- Co-Chair, Congressional Pakistan Caucus
- Member, Congressional Port Security Caucus
- Vice Chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Member, Congressional Recycling Caucus
- Member, Congressional Tri-Caucus
- Member, Congressional United Services Organization (USO) Caucus
- Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
- Member, Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus
- Member, Congressional Vision Caucus
- Member, Congressional Wireless Caucus
- Senior Whip, Democratic Caucus
- Co-Chair, Democratic Caucus' Task Force on Children
- Member, Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
- Co-Chair, Democratic Outreach Task Force
- Member, Democratic Study Group
- Former Chair, Energy Task Force
- Member, Faith and Values in Politics Task Force
- Member, Friends of Norway Caucus
- Member, High Tech Caucus
- Former Chair, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection,
United States House of Representatives
- Member, House Democratic Caucus
- Member, House Democratic Steering Committee
- Member, House Hunger Caucus
- Chair, Human Relations Committee
- Member, Immigration Task Force
- Member, Interstate 69 Caucus
- Member, Katrina Task Force
- Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
- Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
- Member, Out of Iraq Caucus
- Former Co-Chair, Redistricting Task Force, 112th Congress
- Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
- Member, Songwriters Caucus
- Member, TEX-21 Congressional Caucus
- Co-Chair, United States-Afghanistan Caucus
Professional Experience
- Attorney, Private Practice
- Associate Municipal Court Judge, City of Houston, 1987-1989
- Democratic Nominee, Texas District Court Judge, 1988
- Staff Counsel, Select Committee on Assassinations, United States House of Representatives, 1977-1978
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Member, American Leadership Forum
- Former Chair, Black Women Lawyers Association
- Former President, Houston Lawyers Association
- Member, Leadership Houston
- Member, State Bar Association of Justice Committee
- Member, Texas Municipal Judges Association
- Member, Texas State Bar
- Member, United Way
Additional Information
Awards:
- National Women's History Month, 2009
- Texas Democratic Women (TDW) Proclamation, 1998
- United States Department of Commerce Bureau Of the Census, Certificate of Recognition, 2000
- HFD, Dennis Holder Scholarship Fund, 2004
- 25 of the Worlds Most Inspiring Women By Essence Magazine, 2006
- Transportation Security Administration, Certificate of Appreciation, 2008
- Texas Association for Home Care People's Choice Award, 1998
- Texas Southern University, Doctor of Human Letters, 2004
- Texas NAACP, Texas Heroes 2004
- Texas Coalition Of Black Democrats, Courage Award, 1995
- World Africa Nobel Award, 2005
- Hope-Ward, Scholarship Fund & EAP, 1998
- United States Africa Legislation Leadership Award, 1997
- Houston Black Firefighter 12th Annual Scholarship Ball, 1994
- Outstanding Young Houstonian, Houston Chamber of Commerce
- Ebony 100 Most Influential Black American, 2006
- United State Department of Agriculture, Certificate of Appreciation, 2000
- Rising Star of Texas, Texas Business Magazine, 1983
General Survey
Total: 515
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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05/18/2005 | H.Res.272 | India-Pakistan Peace Resolution | 05/18/2005 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
04/26/2005 | H.Res.225 | India-Pakistan Peace Resolution | 04/26/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.634 | To designate Poland as a program country under the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, subject to special conditions. | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.261 | To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings. | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.260 | Father's Equity Act | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.259 | Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.252 | Infant Protection and Baby Switching Prevention Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.251 | Preserving Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Children Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.257 | Comprehensive Immigration Fairness Act | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.256 | Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.255 | CASE Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.254 | Baby Abandonment Prevention Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.253 | Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.248 | Rural and Urban Health Care Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.247 | Increase in Numerical Limitation for Asylees Adjustment Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.246 | Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.245 | Date of Registry and Legal Amnesty Restoration Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
03/02/2005 | H.R.60 | Tsunamis Temporary Protected Status Act of 2005 | 03/02/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
02/28/2005 | H.R.258 | To authorize the President to posthumously award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the seven members of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia in recognition of their outstanding and enduring contributions to the Nation. | 02/28/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (All Actions) |
02/09/2005 | H.R.620 | Security Measures Feasibility Act | 02/09/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines. (All Actions) |
Total: 6560
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