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The Austin Statesman reports:
Longtime Texas Democratic Congresswoman Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee has died. She was 74. Lee announced in June that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee has been in office since 1995 representing Texas’ 18th District in the House of Representatives. Now in her 15th term in Congress, Jackson Lee is a member of the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Budget committees and is a member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.
The New York Times reports:
Ms. Jackson Lee, a former member of the Houston City Council who was elected to Congress in 1994, was an irrepressible presence from the start, relentlessly lobbying senior members for speaking time and almost always getting her way.
To critics, she would say that she was just serving her constituents. “You have an obligation to make sure that their concerns are heard, are answered,” she said in a 1999 interview with The New York Times. “I need to make a difference. I don’t have wealth to write a check. But maybe I can be a voice arguing consistently for change.”
She was the author and lead sponsor of the legislation that in 2021 established Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, as the first new federal holiday in 38 years.
— Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) July 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear friend and colleague Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Congresswoman Jackson Lee achieved a remarkable legislative record in the Congress for Houston and for our country. As a powerful voice for our Constitution… pic.twitter.com/5tcfaTaDOb
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 20, 2024
I’m at a loss for words so I’ll just say rest easy, my friend, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. pic.twitter.com/NCxNoLMQ16
— Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS) July 20, 2024
The final tweet from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. pic.twitter.com/CtbnV9BtsV
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) July 20, 2024
I have no idea what Donald Trump was talking about last night. For more than an hour, he rambled and lied. He is unfit for the Presidency! Now, my friends, is the time to focus on beating him and his Project 2025 monstrosity. Enough is enough! pic.twitter.com/qkUxzg8dxg
— Sheila Jackson Lee (@SJacksonLee) July 19, 2024
The recent news about the passing of our colleague Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is so regrettable and painful. Sheila Jackson Lee was a true legislator, committed to significant public policy. She spent every day on legislation, amendments, one minutes and five minutes, using…
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) July 20, 2024
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s passing.
The congresswoman came to Uvalde just days after the Robb massacre and was a champion for the victims’ families, leading the call for a federal hearing on the tragedy.
Thank you, Rep. Lee. pic.twitter.com/XwihUsJN9u
— Senator Roland Gutierrez (@RolandForTexas) July 20, 2024
Saddened to hear of the passing of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. She was an extraordinary advocate for her district and her values, and her impact and achievements will be long remembered.
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) July 20, 2024
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was a fierce advocate for Houston and her constituents. No one worked harder for her community and if Houston needed something, she got it done.
Her passing is a great loss and my condolences go to her family, friends and the people of Houston. pic.twitter.com/4CBOAVGQu9
— Colin Allred (@ColinAllredTX) July 20, 2024
I have never known a harder-working political leader than Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who studied every bill and every amendment with exactitude and then told Texas and America exactly where she stood.
— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) July 20, 2024
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She was a tenacious advocate for civil rights and a tireless fighter, improving the lives of her constituents. Our country is better for her service.
My prayers are with…
— James E. Clyburn (@RepJamesClyburn) July 20, 2024
Rolling into my ‘black job’ tomorrow morning like… pic.twitter.com/u80sZt6wFL
— Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) June 30, 2024
My heart goes out to Congresswoman Jackson Lee’s family after this devastating loss. Sheila was a dear friend and colleague that I had the pleasure of serving on two committees with. Her passing has left a void and her leadership will be missed. May she rest in peace. 🕊️
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) July 20, 2024