- 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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09/13/2013 | H.R.2665 | To ensure secure gun storage and gun safety devices. | 09/13/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
07/15/2013 | H.R.2585 | Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2013 | 07/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
07/15/2013 | H.R.2490 | Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2013 | 07/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
07/15/2013 | H.R.2440 | FISA Court in the Sunshine Act of 2013 | 07/15/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
06/19/2013 | H.R.2434 | Civilian Contractors Engaged in Intelligence Activities Reduction Act of 2013 | 06/19/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). (All Actions) |
06/17/2013 | H.Res.268 | Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. | 06/17/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
06/04/2013 | H.Res.246 | Expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of firefighters Matthew Renaud, Robert Bebee, Robert Garner, and Anne Sullivan and standing in solidarity with their families, members of the Houston Fire Department, and entire Houston community, as they mourn the loss of these 4 remarkable and selfless heroes who represented the best of the Houston community and exemplify the qualities of firefighters serving communities throughout the Nation. | 06/04/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
04/30/2013 | H.R.1525 | Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2013 | 04/30/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) |
04/23/2013 | H.R.86 | Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2013 | 04/23/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
04/12/2013 | H.Res.156 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should delay implementation of changes to the Prohibited Items List that do not enhance the protection of passengers, and for other purposes. | 04/12/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. (All Actions) |
02/12/2013 | H.R.84 | Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2013 | 02/12/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. (All Actions) |
02/12/2013 | H.R.72 | Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2013 | 02/12/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. (All Actions) |
02/12/2013 | H.R.68 | Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2013 | 02/12/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies. (All Actions) |
02/12/2013 | H.R.64 | FAMS Augmentation Act of 2013 | 02/12/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security. (All Actions) |
02/04/2013 | H.R.70 | Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security Act | 02/04/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (All Actions) |
01/25/2013 | H.R.90 | David's Law | 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
01/25/2013 | H.R.88 | No More Tulias: Drug Law Enforcement Evidentiary Standards Improvement Act of 2013 | 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
01/25/2013 | H.R.82 | Infant Protection and Baby Switching Prevention Act of 2013 | 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
01/25/2013 | H.R.74 | Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2013 | 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
01/25/2013 | H.R.65 | Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2013 | 01/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. (All Actions) |
Total: 6560
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