• LEE, SHEILA JACKSON
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 Women’s 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
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 515
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
12/17/2010 H.R.6542 Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2010 12/17/2010 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
12/01/2010 H.R.6466 Dependent Care Act of 2010 12/01/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/20/2010 H.R.6090 Drug Court Reauthorization Act 09/20/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.  (All Actions)
08/05/2010 H.J.Res.90 Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. 08/05/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
08/03/2010 H.R.5750 FAMS Augmentation Act of 2010 08/03/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection.  (All Actions)
07/08/2010 H.R.5676 REMEDIES Act 07/08/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  (All Actions)
03/10/2010 H.Res.1150 Designating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a national security interest and asset. 03/10/2010 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
02/23/2010 H.R.4355 New Jobs for America Act of 2009 02/23/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
12/10/2009 H.R.4266 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the "George Thomas 'Mickey' Leland Post Office Building". 12/10/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
12/03/2009 H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 as well as other statutes, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation. 12/03/2009 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
12/01/2009 H.Res.930 Supporting the goals and ideals of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Harris County Hospital District's Thomas Street Health Center, which coincides with World AIDS Day. 12/01/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
12/01/2009 H.Con.Res.215 Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, and for other purposes. 12/01/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
10/28/2009 H.R.228 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility. 10/28/2009 Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 3949.  (All Actions)
10/15/2009 H.Con.Res.138 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. 10/15/2009 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  (All Actions)
09/08/2009 H.R.3450 Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2009 09/08/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.  (All Actions)
08/19/2009 H.R.2572 Congressional Disclosures Protections Act of 2009 08/19/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.  (All Actions)
08/03/2009 H.J.Res.12 Expressing support for designation of September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. 08/03/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
07/31/2009 H.R.3456 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 West Gray Street in Houston, Texas, as the "Hazel Hainsworth Young Post Office Building". 07/31/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
07/24/2009 H.Res.678 Extending best wishes to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Pakistan's independence from the British Empire. 07/24/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
06/26/2009 H.Res.600 Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon. 06/26/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
Total: 6560
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.R.2899 To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
06/13/2017 H.R.627 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2840 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/22/2017 H.R.695 Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.R.2526 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students.
05/18/2017 H.R.2525 To improve the financial literacy of students.
05/18/2017 H.Res.311 Recognizing that for 50 years the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
05/18/2017 H.R.1477 No Taxpayer Funding for the Wall Act
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017 H.Res.172 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Russian Federation, its officials, security services, and any person or entity within the Russian Federation or associated with the Russian Government, should not interfere, seek to influence, or engage in coercion designed to create an outcome in foreign elections.
05/17/2017 H.R.2508 To provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed, deported, or excluded from the United States.
05/17/2017 H.R.2499 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to meet standards for the location and operation of polling places used in elections for Federal office, including a standard requiring States to ensure that no individual waits for longer than one hour to cast a vote at a polling place, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2491 To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2475 To provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2472 Disability Integration Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.2412 Keep Our Pension Promises Act
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