House Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died, according to a statement issued Friday night from her family. PHOTO: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference - Phoenix Awards (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional B)Rep. Jackson Lee was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June. Most recently, Jackson Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in May. Jackson Lee, who represented Texas’ 18th District, which encompasses parts of Houston, recently won a primary election to regain her seat. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74 originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News July 20, 2024 03:16 UTC