Christian Menefee
U.S. Representative, TX-18, Texas 18th Congressional District
Sheila Jackson Lee has represented Houston in Congress since 1995. She serves on the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, advocating for civil rights, criminal justice reform, and community inv...
Democrat · District TX-18
About
Sheila Jackson Lee has represented Houston in Congress since 1995. She serves on the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, advocating for civil rights, criminal justice reform, and community investment.
Offices
Office2187 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515
Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
Congressional
ID
TX-18
ZIP codes in this area
7700277003770047700777008770097701877020770217702277023770267702977091770927702877090770667707377001770107701477016
District Map
Focus areas
4Committee work
1Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
HousePolicies and laws
4HB 1927Enacted
Texas Law Lets Adults Carry Guns Without Special Permission
Allows eligible Texans aged 21+ to carry handguns without obtaining a license or completing training, effective September 2021.
State
SB 4Enacted
Texas Law About How Police Work With Immigration Officers
Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and prohibits local policies that limit immigration enforcement co...
State
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by vot...
City
H.R. 5376Active
New Law Helps Houston Families Save Money on Energy and Medicine
Federal legislation providing $370B in clean energy investments, prescription drug price caps for Medicare, and tax credits for energy efficiency that...
Federal
Related Services
4Cross-Sector Collaboration ServicesThis service helps different community groups work as a team to keep everyone safe from political violence. They connect organizations that want the same things and help them make plans together to protect their communities.
State Violence Prevention SupportThis group helps local communities watch for signs of trouble and stay safe from violence. They connect communities with training, resources, and other groups so everyone can work together to keep their neighborhoods peaceful.
HIV Discrimination Legal HelpThe ACLU gives free legal help to people who are treated unfairly because they have HIV. They fight for your rights at work, in hospitals, and other places where you should be treated fairly.
LGBTQ Rights Legal Help and AdvocacyThe ACLU helps LGBTQ people who face unfair treatment at work, school, or other places. They provide free lawyers and fight in court to protect your rights and make sure everyone is treated fairly.
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