Sheila Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Lee (born January 12, 1950) is an American politician. She is the U.S. Representative for Texas' 18th congressional district. She began her longtime career in the House in 1995. The district includes Greater Houston. She is a member of the U.S. Democratic Party.[1]
She was born in New York City, but her political career began in Houston, Texas.
Jackson Lee first became a member of the Houston City Council in 1990. She was so until 1994.[2]
Jackson Lee is active on immigration issues. She has proposed increasing border security and increasing legalization for "illegal" immigrants living in the United States.[3] She also supports LGBT rights.
In March 2023, Jackson Lee announced she was running for mayor of Houston in the 2023 election.[4]
Sheila Jackson Lee Media
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee Pictured with Dayton NAACP President Derrick L. Foward, along with his Dayton Delegation During the NAACP National Convention in 2016.
Jackson Lee watches as Paul Ryan signs the First Step Act of 2018
References
- ↑ "Sheila Jackson Lee". House.gov. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Sheila Jackson Lee". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ Texas Democrat Gets Praise for Immigration Efforts. Gov Exec. https://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/11/texas-democrat-gets-praise-for-immigration-efforts/23204. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ Svitek, Patrick (2023-03-27). "U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
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