U.S. Congress - Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, Texas (D) 
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Democrat • 18th District, Texas • 9th Term • Sworn In 1995
- 42 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 7 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 293 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 12 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 37 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Al Green
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Tom Graves
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 3%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.3710 - Deficit Reduction, Job Creation, and Energy Security ActIntroduced Jan 12, 2012 84 Views
To direct the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to init...
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H.R.3650 - Federal Zero Tolerance of Child Sexual Abuse Act of 2011Introduced Dec 14, 2011 30 Views
To prohibit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that fail to report incidents of sexual abuse of a minor from receivi...
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H.R.2535 - College Literacy in Finance and Economics Act of 2011Introduced Sep 08, 2011 7 Views
To require financial literacy and economic education counseling for student borrowers, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2120Introduced Jun 03, 2011 17 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include individuals who have exhausted all rights to emergency unemployment compensation under t...
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H.J.Res.64Introduced May 13, 2011 36 Views
Expressing support for designation of September 2011 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstand...
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H.R.1900 - Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011Introduced Jun 02, 2011 71 Views
To authorize programs and activities within the Transportation Security Administration to enhance the security of surface transportation, incl...
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H.Res.240Introduced May 03, 2011 10 Views
Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military and intelligence agencies for the successful completion of the operati...
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H.R.1590Introduced May 06, 2011 7 Views
To provide for the disposition of the Space Shuttle Discovery upon retirement.
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H.R.1600 - Minimum Staffing of Air Traffic Controllers Act of 2011Introduced Apr 18, 2011 2 Views
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to take actions to ensure that not fewer than 2 air traffic controllers are on duty and physically s...
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H.R.1165 - Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act of 2011Introduced Nov 04, 2011 51 Views
To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman Office within the Transportation Security Administration for the purpose of e...
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H.Res.160Introduced Mar 10, 2011 9 Views
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Houston Forward Times.
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H.R.685 - Checkpoint Images Protection Act of 2011Introduced Feb 16, 2011 22 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the unauthorized recording and distribution of security screening images of individuals ...
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H.Res.90Introduced Feb 11, 2011 20 Views
Recognizing the 75th birthday of the Honorable Barbara Charline Jordan, American politician, leader of the Civil Rights movement, first Africa...
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H.R.231 - No More Tulias: Drug Law Enforcement Evidentiary Standards Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Feb 07, 2011 8 Views
To increase the evidentiary standard required to convict a person for a drug offense, to require screening of law enforcement officers or othe...
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H.R.227 - Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Jan 24, 2011 25 Views
To prevent children's access to firearms.
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H.J.Res.12Introduced Mar 01, 2011 32 Views
Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burnings, dowry deaths, and other gender-base...
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H.R.224 - David's LawIntroduced Jan 24, 2011 26 Views
To enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, and for other purposes.
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H.R.233 - No One Strike Eviction Act of 2011Introduced Mar 23, 2011 40 Views
To reform the provisions requiring "one-strike" eviction from public and federally assisted housing.
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H.R.228 - Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2011Introduced Feb 07, 2011 6 Views
To provide for the collection of data on traffic stops, and for other purposes.
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H.R.232 - Military Success in Iraq And Diplomatic Surge for National and Political Reconciliation in Iraq Act ...Introduced Jan 07, 2011 9 Views
To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to terminate...
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H.R.221 - Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011Introduced Jan 24, 2011 23 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person becau...
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H.R.230 - 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2011Introduced Feb 10, 2011 14 Views
To authorize the Secretary of Energy to make loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology development.
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H.R.229 - Michael Jon Newkirk Transportation Safety Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Jan 10, 2011 1 Views
To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish national standards for State safety inspections of motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
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H.R.226 - Congressional Disclosures Protections Act of 2011Introduced Feb 08, 2011 12 Views
To strengthen the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, and for other purposes.
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H.R.225 - Chemical Facility Security Improvement Act of 2011Introduced Feb 01, 2011 16 Views
To provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, un...
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H.R.222 - Infant Protection and Baby Switching Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Feb 01, 2011 31 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals reimbursed under the Medicare system to establish and implement security ...
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H.R.223 - Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2011Introduced Jan 24, 2011 72 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.28Introduced Jan 07, 2011 14 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with existing law, ...
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H.R.77 - Border Security, Cooperation, and Act Now Drug War Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Jan 31, 2011 46 Views
To provide for emergency deployments of United States Border Patrol agents and to increase the number of DEA and ATF agents along the internat...
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H.R.84 - Contempt of the House of Representatives Subpoena Authority Act of 2011Introduced Jan 24, 2011 3 Views
To amend title 28, United States Code, to grant to the House of Representatives the authority to bring a civil action to enforce, secure a dec...
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H.R.75 - Automobile Dealers Fair Competition Act of 2011Introduced Feb 01, 2011 9 Views
To prohibit certain restraints of competition adversely affecting automobile dealers.
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H.R.82 - Drug Court Reauthorization ActIntroduced Jan 24, 2011 19 Views
To reauthorize and amend part EE of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 relating to drug courts.
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H.R.83 - Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act of 2011Introduced Jan 24, 2011 29 Views
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Attorney General to establish guidelines to prevent and address...
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H.R.76 - Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Feb 25, 2011 30 Views
To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishme...
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H.R.73Introduced Feb 08, 2011 9 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 Almeda Road in Houston, Texas, as the "George Thomas 'Mickey' Le...
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H.R.80 - Global Water Access and Equity ActIntroduced Jan 05, 2011 34 Views
To improve efforts of the United States Government to ensure that developing countries have affordable and equitable access to safe water and ...
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H.R.71 - FAMS Augmentation Act of 2011Introduced Jan 31, 2011 16 Views
To increase the number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, create an offic...
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H.R.72 - New Jobs for America Act of 2011Introduced Feb 25, 2011 27 Views
To authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian tribes to carry out employment training pr...
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H.R.74 - Private Prison Information Act of 2011Introduced Jan 24, 2011 24 Views
To require non-Federal prisons and correctional facilities holding Federal prisoners under a contract with the Federal Government to make the ...
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H.R.79 - Dependent Care Act of 2011Introduced Feb 18, 2011 11 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain abused dependents of veterans with health care.
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H.R.78Introduced Feb 08, 2011 7 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 West Gray Street in Houston, Texas, as the "Hazel Hainsworth You...
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H.R.81 - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act of 2011Introduced Feb 01, 2011 15 Views
To promote and encourage the valuable public service, disaster relief, and emergency communications provided on a volunteer basis by licensees...
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.3866Introduced Feb 03, 2012 29 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the pioneers and participants of the Civil Rights movement.
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H.R.3868Introduced Feb 01, 2012 23 Views
To grant the congressional gold medal to John H. Johnson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the United States.
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H.Res.521Introduced Feb 03, 2012 35 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based v...
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H.R.3781 - Law Enforcement Torture Prevention Act of 2011Introduced Jan 25, 2012 23 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under...
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H.R.3795 - Muhammad Ali Legacy ActIntroduced Jan 18, 2012 43 Views
To establish a grant program to preserve the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali and promote global respect, understanding, and communication, a...
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H.Res.510Introduced Feb 03, 2012 34 Views
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continu...
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H.R.3771 - Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2012Introduced Jan 13, 2012 49 Views
To promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development in Haiti, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3748 - America RISING Act of 2011Introduced Dec 20, 2011 25 Views
To establish a grant program for stipends to assist in the cost of compensation paid by employers to certain recent college graduates and to p...
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H.R.3741 - Rilya Wilson ActIntroduced Jan 06, 2012 30 Views
To require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities, and for...
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H.R.3750 - Custodial Interrogation Recording ActIntroduced Jan 06, 2012 43 Views
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States and units of loc...
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H.R.3743 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 72 Views
To provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.508Introduced Feb 03, 2012 27 Views
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, recognizing the tenth anniversary of the adoption by the Un...
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H.R.3704 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection ActIntroduced Jan 17, 2012 107 Views
To amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3638 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011Introduced Jan 26, 2012 645 Views
To create American jobs and reduce the deficit, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3618 - End Racial Profiling Act of 2011Introduced Jan 06, 2012 51 Views
To eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3613 - Part D Beneficiary Appeals Fairness ActIntroduced Dec 09, 2011 31 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for fair application of the exceptions process for drugs in tiers in formularies in p...
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H.R.3533 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 106 Views
To ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects carried out using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and...
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H.R.3513Introduced Nov 30, 2011 5 Views
To require at least 10 percent of certain transportation funding to be made available for small business concerns owned and controlled by soci...
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H.Res.473Introduced Nov 18, 2011 6 Views
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Caregivers Month.
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H.R.3486 - Speak Out to Stop Child Abuse ActIntroduced Nov 18, 2011 33 Views
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to require States receiving funds under section 106 of such Act to have in effect a Stat...
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H.J.Res.90Introduced Dec 02, 2011 59 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to expressly exclude for-profit corporations from the rights given to natural ...
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H.R.3477Introduced Nov 18, 2011 17 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 133 Hare Road in Crosby, Texas, as the Army First Sergeant David McNe...
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H.R.3483 - Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011Introduced Dec 06, 2011 17 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Pos...
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H.R.3502 - Project Rebuild Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 48 Views
To create jobs and reinvest in communities through the rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties, and f...
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H.R.3465 - National Forest Roadless Area Conservation ActIntroduced Dec 19, 2011 14 Views
To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.
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H.R.3442 - Partial Hospitalization Stabilization and Integrity Act of 2011Introduced Nov 18, 2011 9 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for partial hospitalization services under the Medicare program.
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H.R.3435 - STOP ActIntroduced Nov 16, 2011 125 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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H.Con.Res.88Introduced Nov 18, 2011 12 Views
Honoring Brigadier General Hazel Winifred Johnson-Brown, the first African-American woman to hold the rank of General in the United States Arm...
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H.R.3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/11 ActBill Is Law Dec 23, 2011 48 Views
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
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H.Res.460Introduced Nov 04, 2011 16 Views
Expressing support for designation of 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA.
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H.R.3346 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011Introduced Nov 03, 2011 44 Views
To amend title IV of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the continuation of certain unemployment benefits, and for other...
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H.R.3316 - Voter Access Protection Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 20 Views
To prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot in a...
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H.R.3324 - Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2011Introduced Nov 18, 2011 102 Views
To provide for the reduction of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and the promotion of healthy relation...
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H.R.3317 - Same Day Voter Registration Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 20 Views
To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day registration.
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H.Res.451Introduced Nov 01, 2011 8 Views
Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.
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H.Res.452Introduced Nov 02, 2011 11 Views
Recognizing the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane work conditions,...
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H.R.3300 - Half in Ten Act of 2011Introduced Nov 03, 2011 26 Views
To establish the Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty which will create and carry out a national plan to cut poverty in Ameri...
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H.R.3268Introduced Nov 02, 2011 12 Views
To clarify the application of certain Federal laws relating to elections to American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ...
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H.R.3259 - National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 55 Views
To establish the National Infrastructure Bank to provide financial assistance for qualified infrastructure projects selected by the Bank, and ...
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H.R.3250 - Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention ActIntroduced Nov 18, 2011 10 Views
To establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promot...
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H.R.3225 - Community Agriculture Development and Jobs ActIntroduced Oct 14, 2011 34 Views
To promote and enhance community agricultural production and technology in nontraditional communities through the establishment of a new offic...
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H.R.3200 - Local Flexibility for Transit Assistance ActIntroduced Oct 14, 2011 37 Views
To provide flexibility of certain transit functions to local entities.
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H.R.3186 - STOP ActIntroduced Oct 13, 2011 55 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tobacco smuggling, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3184 - Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2011Introduced Nov 02, 2011 8 Views
To amend the Small Business Act to ensure fairness and transparency in contracting with small business concerns.
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H.R.3180 - U.S.S. Cruiser Olympia Commemorative Coin ActIntroduced Oct 21, 2011 31 Views
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the legacy of the U.S.S. Cruiser Olympia.
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H.R.3201Introduced Oct 13, 2011 18 Views
To amend the Budget Control Act of 2011 to eliminate the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
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H.Res.432Introduced Oct 24, 2011 30 Views
Celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fight against segreg...
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H.R.3151 - Domestic Violence Leave ActIntroduced Nov 18, 2011 37 Views
To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow employees leave to address domestic violence, sexu...
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H.R.3134 - Diaper Investment and Aid to Promote Economic RecoveryIntroduced Nov 18, 2011 65 Views
To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to include providing diapers and diapering supplies among the activities for w...
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H.R.3088 - Cost of War Act of 2011Introduced Oct 04, 2011 21 Views
To direct the Secretary of Defense to post on the public website of the Department of Defense the cost to each American taxpayer of each of th...
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