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Politicians, CA leaders react to Pelosi's retirement announcement

  • Nov 7, 2025

Houston congresswoman concerned Congress fulfilling responsibilities

  • Mar 31, 2025
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Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague

  • Mar 12, 2025
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House conservative defies Johnson over remote voting for new moms

  • Jan 19, 2025

Rep. Jackson Lee's children back 1 hopeful among 17 to succeed her

  • Aug 6, 2024

VP Kamala Harris pays tribute to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

  • Aug 1, 2024

Friends remember Sheila Jackson Lee as hard worker, 'Wonder Woman'

  • Jul 21, 2024

Remembering Sheila Jackson Lee: Community reacts to lawmaker's death

  • Jul 20, 2024

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Houston congresswoman concerned Congress fulfilling responsibilities

  • Mar 31, 2025
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WATCH: Vice President Kamala Harris delivers eulogy at service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

  • Aug 1, 2024
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VP Kamala Harris, other dignitaries pay tribute to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at celebration of life

  • Aug 1, 2024
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WATCH: The Clintons' remarks on late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

  • Aug 1, 2024
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VP Kamala Harris to give eulogy at service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

  • Aug 1, 2024
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Friends remember U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as hard worker, 'Wonder Woman'

  • Jul 21, 2024
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Remembering US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Community reacts to congresswoman's passing

  • Jul 20, 2024
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Sheila Jackson Lee files for reelection for US House seat

  • Dec 11, 2023

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Houston lawmaker, US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, has died at 74

Jackson Lee's congressional career stretches three decades in Washington. Before that, she was a Houston City Council member. Her office did not give additional details about her passing.

  • Jul 20, 2024

Eddie Bernice Johnson's family says medical neglect led to her death, now they're planning to sue

The family of the recently retired congresswoman says Johnson contracted an infection at Baylor Scott & White's rehabilitation facility that led to her death, now they're suing.

  • Jan 6, 2024

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee files for reelection for US House seat after losing in mayoral race

After her mayoral defeat, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has made her decision on reelection or retirement. Now, she'll face a former council member who endorsed her for mayor.

  • Dec 11, 2023

Former city council member Amanda Edwards running for Congress, appears to be out of mayoral race

Monday's announcement for the 18th District seat, now occupied by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, came after her intent to run in the crowded race for Houston mayor.

  • Jun 19, 2023

60-year-old Houston man indicted for alleged threat to kill US Rep. Waters

Prosecutors allege that one message the Houston man left to the Democratic congresswoman warned that he intended to "cut your throat."

  • Apr 23, 2023