 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.