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@JacksonLeeTX18

Official Twitter account for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Representing Texas' 18th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Houston, TX
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Joined October 2009
Born January 12
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    20 Jul 2018

    On January 6, 2017, the IC was showing proof that that Vladimir Putin personally ordered the cyberattack on our country. That same day I was on the House floor urging caution in certifying the Electoral College vote. Here's why. @HouseJudDems

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  2. Retweeted
    7 hours ago

    Tracking the Russia investigations: * 199 Overall criminal counts * 37 People and entities charged * 7 People pleaded guilty * 5 People sentenced to prison * 1 Person convicted at trial

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  3. 3 hours ago

    I mourn all the lives lost in the tragedy.

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  4. 23 hours ago

    On soon, be sure to tune in!

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  5. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    Harris County residents can now vote anywhere in the county.

    16 replies 79 retweets 238 likes
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  6. Mar 8

    When we empower women, we lift up our communities -- here at home & around the globe. When we empower women, we can change the world. Join me in celebrating

    8 replies 11 retweets 36 likes
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  7. Mar 8

    What do you expect when the hollows out the American economy in order to execute a skewed towards the rich and corporate interests?!? So. Much. Winning...

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  8. Mar 7

    Today, introduced the 2019 - I'm excited about the positive journey of this bill, which expands on the work I did in the 115th Congress. I am excited it is now bipartisan & urge passage in the House, Senate and that it becomes law.

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  9. Mar 7

    . got 4 yrs but real issue is appearance of a conspiracy to prevent public release of the report. The judge responded to a plea 4 leniency - real crisis is attempt by the AG to muffle the report & deny access to the American people.

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  10. Mar 7

    Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee addressees the luncheon and speaks to the importance of these incubators of academic excellence.

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    47 months. That’s all. A federal judge in Virginia gave Paul Manafort less prison time for eight counts of bank fraud, tax fraud, and failing to file a foreign bank account report than Crystal Mason got in Texas for voting once while on probation. America.

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  12. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    Judge Ellis’s assessment that Manafort led an “otherwise blameless life” was proof that he’s unfit to serve on the federal bench. I’ve rarely been more disgusted by a judge’s transparently preferential treatment to a rich white guy who betrayed the law and the nation.

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  13. Mar 7

    Today's introduction of was compelling and here's sharing her story of abuse, her fear, her resilience and why it is important to pass this vital legislation. Now, is a member of the

    6 replies 15 retweets 34 likes
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  14. Mar 7

    Today together w/survivors, I was proud to stand with at the intro of - I'm proud that it expands its reach to new supporters and is bipartisan. Thank you advocates for your support. Let's move this thru the House, Senate and make it law!

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  15. Mar 7

    I was proud to stand with survivors of violence, alongside and other members of Congress, to mark the reintroduction of the the Violence Against Women Act

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  16. Mar 7

    Earlier today, just a couple of weeks after the , I was pleased to discuss my thoughts on the contribution of the and its impact on American society.

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  17. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    For the last time: Vaccines have no link to autism

    New Study Finds No Link Between Vaccinations and Autism
    For the last time: Vaccines have no link to autism
    30 replies 394 retweets 723 likes
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  18. Mar 7

    February marks Black History Month and March is Women's History Month. To commemorate, the women of the joined together to share Maya Angelou's iconic and to celebrate and recognize the historic number of African Americans and women in the 116th Congress

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  19. Mar 7

    Earlier today, the SubCmtttee on Crime held hearings on - I am proud that it expands its reach to new supporters and is now bipartisan. I thank all advocates for their support. Let's move this thru the House, Senate and make it law!

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  20. Mar 7

    I was proud to join my friend at his annual day on Capitol Hill

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  21. Mar 7

    Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee speaks on the importance of

    24 replies 18 retweets 55 likes
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