17 Black Women in Elective Office

17 Black Women in Elective Office


Sheila Jackson Lee, House of Representatives

Texas
Democrat
District 18
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson is serving her 20th year in Congress and is often referred to as the “Voice of Reason.” During Congresswoman Jackson Lee’s tenure in Congress she has served on various Committees including the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Judiciary. She currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection. Congresswoman Jackson Lee is also a senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee where she is a leader on Bullying Prevention.


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