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Sheila Jackson Lee Biography

Sheila Jackson Lee is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on January 12, 1950 in Queens, New York, United States. In 1995 in 1995, this Democratic Party politician became a United States Representative from Texas and was a member of the House Committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary. In the past, she served in the Houston City Council.

She is a cousin of the fellow Texas Democrat along with U.S. Representative She is a contemporary of fellow Texas Democrat and U.S. Representative Max Sandlin..

Jackson supports the Equality Act, a bill that would expand the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. She voted in favor of the bill in 2019. Jackson criticized Republican Representatives who opposed the legislation on religious grounds.

Jackson Lee was born Sheila Jackson in Queens, New York. Her parents were both immigrants from Jamaica. She graduated from Jamaica High School in Queens. She earned a BA in political science from Yale University in 1972, followed by a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1975. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

She was was raised in the Queens Borough of New York City. Her wedding with law school professor Elwyn Lee gave birth to two children.

NameSheila Jackson Lee
First NameSheila
Last NameLee
OccupationPolitician
BirthdayJanuary 12
Birth Year1950
Place of BirthQueens
Home TownNew York
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCapricorn
Full/Birth Name
ParentsEzra Clyde Jackson, Ivalita Jackson
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseElwyn Lee
Children(s)Jason Cornelius Bennett Lee, Erica Shelwyn Lee

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1994, Jackson Lee challenged four-term incumbent U.S. Congressman Craig Washington in the Democratic primary. Washington had come under fire for opposing several projects that would have benefited the Houston area. Jackson Lee defeated Washington in a rout, taking 63% to Washington’s 37%. The victory was tantamount to election in this heavily Democratic, black-majority district. In the general election, she defeated Republican nominee Jerry Burley 73%–24%.

Sheila Jackson Lee Net Worth

Sheila Jackson Lee is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sheila Jackson Lee's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After she completed her bachelor’s program in political sciences from Yale University and her law degree from University of Virginia. University of Virginia, she was appointed a judge from Houston.

With one of the worst employee retention rates within the U.S. Congress, Lee was included in the Daily Caller’s List that included “Worst Bosses in Washington.”

Sheila Jackson Lee (born January 12, 1950) is an American politician. She is currently the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 18th congressional district , currently serving in her 13th term in the House, having served since 1995. The district includes most of central Houston. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomePolitician
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

The Houston Press reported in 1998 that five of Lee’s staffers quit that spring: “According to Lee’s former Capitol office executive assistant and events scheduler Rhiannon Burruss, the congresswoman’s abrasive ways not only drove off staff members but irritated Continental Airlines staffers to the point where one suggested she fly on a competitor instead.”

In 2000, she favored permanently normalizing trade status for China, arguing that it would aid both human rights and Houston’s economy.

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Jackson Lee made three unsuccessful attempts at local judgeships before becoming a municipal judge from 1987 to 1990. Jackson Lee, along with Sylvia Garcia, was appointed by then Mayor of Houston Kathy Whitmire. In 1989 she won the at-large position for a seat on the Houston City Council, serving until 1994. While on the city council, Jackson Lee helped pass a safety ordinance that required parents to keep their guns away from children. She also worked for expanded summer hours at city parks and recreation centers as a way to combat gang violence.

Jackson Lee traveled to the 2001 World Conference against Racism in South Africa, and has backed sanctions against Sudan. On April 28, 2006, Jackson Lee, along with four other members of Congress and six other activists, was arrested for disorderly conduct in front of Sudan’s embassy in Washington. They were protesting the role of Sudan’s government in ethnic cleansing in Darfur.

Who is Sheila Jackson Lee Dating?

According to our records, Sheila Jackson Lee married to Elwyn Lee. As of December 1, 2023, Sheila Jackson Lee’s is not dating anyone.

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Jackson Lee complained in 2003 that storm names were too white. “All racial groups should be represented,” she said, and asked officials to “try to be inclusive of African-American names.”

Facts & Trivia

Sheila Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sheila Jackson Lee celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.

Jackson supports LGBT rights. In 2009, she voted in favor of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a bill that expanded the federal hate crime law to cover crimes biased by the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity. In 2010, she voted in favor of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act.

What did Sheila Jackson Lee do?

In 1989, Jackson Lee won the at-large position for a seat on the Houston City Council, serving until 1994. On the city council, she helped pass a safety ordinance that required parents to keep their guns away from children.

Who is Sheila Jackson Lee's husband?

Elwyn Lee

How old is Sheila Lee Jackson?

72 years (January 12, 1950)

When was Sheila Jackson Lee born?

January 12, 1950 (age 72 years)

What district does Dan Crenshaw represent?

Representative (R-TX 2nd District) since 2019

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