Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee

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District HD-TX-18
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 240

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US Congress 115th Congress

South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2017 [HB-3592]
South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 09/01/2017

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Expressing concern for the separation of José Escobar from his wife and children as a result of his deportation, and for other purposes. [HR-492]
Expressing concern for the separation of José Escobar from his wife and children as a result of his deportation, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 08/17/2017

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American Hope Act of 2017 [HB-3591]
American Hope Act of 2017 This bill amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to allow a state to extend higher-education benefits to state residents regardless of whether they are lawfully present in the United States. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal, and adjust the status, of certain residents who entered the United States as children prior to 2017. An individual whose status has been so adjusted shall be considered to have obtained conditional (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 09/06/2017

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Return to Prudent Banking Act of 2017 [HB-790]
Return to Prudent Banking Act of 2017 This bill prohibits an insured depository institution from affiliating with any person or firm engaged principally in, among other things, issuing or selling stocks, bonds, notes, or other securities. Officers, directors and employees of securities firms are prohibited from simultaneously serving as an officer, director, or employee of a depository institution, except in specified circumstances. Any such individual serving as an officer, director, employee, or other institution-affiliated party of any insured (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E139) on 02/03/2017

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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary. [HB-812]
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr., in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including his reporting during the civil rights movement and his social and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/01/2017

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Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act [HB-1194]
Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act This bill establishes within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 03/16/2017

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Kerrie Orozco Act [HB-1970]
Kerrie Orozco Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that the following persons may be naturalized upon compliance with all naturalization requirements, except that no prior residence or specified physical presence within the United States shall be required: a person who is the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen who died as a result of injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by employment as a first responder; and in the case of such a surviving spouse, the person was living in marital union with (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 05/01/2017

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Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. [HR-257]
Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Mrs. Handel Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 07/25/2018

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To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. [HB-2315]
To posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to each of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of their contributions to the nation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/13/2018

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PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 [HB-2327]
PAWS Act of 2017 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program under which it provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after completing other evidence-based treatment. An organization that receives a grant shall provide for each participating service dog and veteran: coverage by a commercially available veterinary health insurance policy, hardware clinically (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Assuming First Sponsorship - Mr. Stivers Asked Unanimous Consent That He May Hereafter Be The First Sponsor Of H.r. 2327, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Desantis, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. Agreed To Without Objection. on 09/25/2018

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