U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) has announced on June 3, 2024, that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 74-year-old representative from Texas revealed her diagnosis on Sunday night and stated that she is currently undergoing treatment. Lee expressed confidence in her doctors and their treatment plan, though she acknowledged that the road ahead will not be easy. She also indicated that she might occasionally be absent from Congress due to her treatment.