74-year-old Texas Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a civil rights advocate and legislative leader, passed away after a pancreatic cancer battle.

Texas Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a long-serving advocate for civil rights, has passed away at 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for her legislative victories, such as establishing the Juneteenth Federal Holiday and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, Jackson Lee served in Congress for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, two children, and two grandchildren.

July 20, 2024
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