 President Biden paid tribute to the late Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. In a statement, the president called the Democratic lawmaker a towering figure in politics. He hailed her work on legislation, including the Violence Against Women Act, police reform, and making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton praised the Houston representative as a fearless fighter for her constituents and a wonderful friend. Jackson Lee was 74. Nicole Killian.