 Sheila Jackson Lee was a voice for the voiceless. We must show that freedom of religion counts in America. Freedom of religion, freedom of speech. The Texas Democrat on the House floor in May, she was behind reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and legislation designating Juneteenth a federal holiday. Earlier this year, Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. A member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Lee served in the House for more than 30 years. Sheila Jackson Lee was 74. Daria Albinger.