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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is an influential and forceful voice in Washington. She is serving her eleventh term as a member of the United States House of Representatives. She represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in Houston, which is the energy capital of the world.

Considered by many as the "Voice of Reason", she is dedicated to upholding the Constitutional rights of all people. Reynolds award just to name a few. She was also awarded the "Legislator of the Year" by the National Mental Health Association for her outstanding work on mental health legislation. Sheila Jackson Lee greets people during a rally against the redistricting efforts in Austin on Thursday, Oct.

Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks to the audience with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and Rep. Al Green on stage during a rally against the redistricting efforts in Austin on Thursday, Oct. The next day, Republicans in the Texas Senate advanced a redistricting plan over objections from Democrats.

State Rep. Gene Wu speaks during a rally against the redistricting efforts in Austin on Thursday, Oct. Jame Dixon speaks during a rally against the redistricting efforts in Austin on Thursday, Oct.

Mayor Sylvester Turner walks up to speak at the podium during a rally against the redistricting efforts in Austin on Thursday, Oct. James Dixon speaks during a rally against the redistricting efforts in Austin on Thursday, Oct. Democratic U. Sheila Jackson Lee is being spared in a new revised version of a congressional redistricting plan that had previously threatened to force thousands of mostly Black Houston residents to change who represents them in Washington. Texas House Democrats battled over the weekend to force House Republicans to accept a compromise proposal that keeps downtown Houston, Third Ward and Texas Southern University all within the 18th Congressional District.

Al Green , the only Black members of Congress from Houston. We want to foster conversation and highlight the intersection of race, identity and culture in one of America's most diverse cities. Sign up for the HouWeAre newsletter here.