Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas said in a statement that she is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
"My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year," the congresswoman noted. "I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me."
Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle responded by noting that they are praying for Jackson Lee.