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Christian Menefee
U.S. Representative, TX-18, Texas 18th Congressional District
DemocratFederalDistrict 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.
How to reach them
Counties served
1Harris
District
Type
Congressional
ID
TX-18
ZIP codes in this area
770027700377004770077700877009770187702077021770227702377026770297709177092
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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 cooperation.
State
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by voter referendum in November 2015.
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 directly benefit Houston households and businesses.
Federal
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