Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.Con.Res.38, a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran. "The United States Constitution provides that Congress has the sole authority and solemn responsibility... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7744. She introduced an amendment to H.R. 7744 to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but Republicans blocked its consideration. “The Homeland Security funding bill presented to the House today falls far short of a... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump called for change in Iran’s government: “Today, President Trump announced that he has taken unilateral action to start a war with Iran without authorization from Congress—the representatives of the people—that threatens to put the United States into an... Read More »
Tonight, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable discussion to listen to Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union rather than listen to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Community members and representatives from Houston organizations including the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, the Houston Area Urban League, FIEL Houston, the ACLU of Texas, a... Read More »
U.S. Reps. Lizzie Fletcher, Sylvia Garcia and Christian Menefee, all Democrats from Houston, will not attend the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, according to their offices. Fletcher will instead host a "listening session" for Texans, Garcia will host a phone-in town hall and Menefee will attend a neighborhood meeting in the Trinity / Houston Gardens area before going... Read More »
While President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address in Washington, two Houston-area members of Congress say they will spend the evening at home, listening directly to constituents instead of attending the speech. Rep. Christian Menefee, who represents Texas’ 18th Congressional District, announced he will attend two previously scheduled community meetings in Houston. Menefee is set... Read More »
On Tuesday, February 24, rather than attend the State of the Union Address from President Trump, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will host a listening session to hear directly from Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union. “I have not missed a State of the Union address since I have been elected to Congress. This year, however, is not like any other. Over the last year, Presi... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, ruling that President Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose tariffs unilaterally. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is the right one, and it is an important victory for the rule of law and fo... Read More »
A new study by Silent Spring Institute shows that hair extensions contain more harmful chemicals than previously thought by experts. The products tested contain toxic organotins, flame retardants, and other substances linked with cancer and other harmful health effects, according to the study. "In our recent study, we evaluated 43 hair extension products from human hair, synthetic hair, and others... Read More »
[Translated using Google Translate] The "2026 Lunar New Year Carnival," jointly organized by the Chinese Cultural Service Center (CCC) and the Southwest Administration, was held in Houston on February 14. The park was bustling with activity and festive cheer, attracting large crowds and making parking extremely difficult. This annual event, held since 2003, has become one of the most representati... Read More »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296, a bill that adds burdensome documentation requirements for every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. Under this bill, when registering or re-registering to vote, Americans would have to provide documents proving their citizen... Read More »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.J.Res.72, legislation to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump to justify imposing tariffs on all imports from Canada. “President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans—but his actions have had the opposite effect,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “President Trump’s reckless tariffs constitute the large... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 81 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief in support of Harris County’s lawsuit against the Trump administration for terminating the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Solar for All program. “Solar for All is one of the most important affordable energy programs in our co... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump posted a video on Truth Social with racist depictions of prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. “Since the launch of his first campaign, President Trump has spread racist tropes, rhetoric, and lies. This video is the latest demonstration o... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the Freeze ICE Act to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The effort comes as masked ICE agents are arresting U.S. citizens, entering homes without judicial warrants, and using excessive force against people across the country. If enacted, this bill would impose an immediate hi... Read More »
