Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee passes away at 74 – Washington Examiner
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democratic representative from Texas, has passed away at the age of 74. Her death was confirmed in a statement released by her family. Jackson Lee was known for being a strong advocate for her constituents and was affectionately referred to as “Congresswoman” by those she served. Sheila Jackson Lee was first elected to Congress in 1994 and has been re-elected to represent Texas in each subsequent election. She was known for her outspoken advocacy on a range of issues, including civil rights, criminal justice reform, and healthcare.
During her time in office, she was a frequent critic of President Trump and was a vocal supporter of the Affordable Care Act. She was also a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee.
Jackson Lee’s passing has been met with an outpouring of condolences and tributes from her colleagues in Congress and from the people she represented. She will be remembered for her tireless dedication to fighting for justice and equality for all Americans.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at age 74
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) died at age 74.
Her death was announced in a statement from her family.
“A fierce champion of the people, she was affectionately and simply known as ‘Congresswoman’ by her constituents in recognition of her near-ubiquitous presence and service to their daily lives for more than 30 years,” the statement read.
Her death came just over one month after announcing that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer,” she wrote on X in early June. “I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.”
Lee had won her primary in March and was set to run against Republican challenger Lana Centonze.
The Texas Democrat was a significant presence in Congress for 30 years.
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