Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement following the death of fellow Texan and reproductive rights champion Cecile Richards: “I join our community in Houston and people across our country in mourning the loss of Cecile Richards, a trailblazer for women and girls in Texas and across our country. Like so many Texas women before her—including her mother, Governo... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved more than 15,000 matters for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining benefits from Social Security, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as addressing matters before the Small Busines... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages: “Today’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement establishing a ceasefire and negotiating the release of hostages is a major breakthrough for the Israeli and Palestinian people and an important step forward for pe... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) was elected Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce for the 119th Congress. Congresswoman Fletcher will also serve on the Subcommittee on Health, the Subcommittee on Energy, and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. “I am honored and proud to serve as Vice Ranking Member in the 119th Congress, and to bring the importa... Read More »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held an online town hall where she provided a summary of on her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District in 2024 and a preview of the year ahead. “I was glad to share a year in review update with residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District on issues affecting our community and what Congress has done to address them,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Flet... Read More »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) has announced Cindy Lu as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Cindy’s app, Oasis, is designed to support mental health by guiding users through introspective practices to foster self-awareness and emotional well-being through a personalized experience. “I am so impressed with Cindy’s creative talent and thoughtful purpose,” said Congresswoman F... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement as the 119th Congress convened: “I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Today, I took the oath of office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge the duties of this office. I look forward to building on the work we have done in the 116th, 117... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Cindy Lu as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Cindy’s app, Oasis, is designed to support mental health by guiding users through introspective practices to foster self-awareness and emotional well-being through a personalized experience. “I am so impressed with Cindy’s creative talent and thoughtful purpose,” said Congresswoma... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2024 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas’ Seventh Congressional District this year. The report highlights some of Congresswoman Fletcher’s work on legislation, events in the district, and constituent matters in 2024. “I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, and to bring the voices of those ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — The bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, S. 4367, which authorizes water infrastructure studies and projects across the country, has passed the U.S. Senate. This bill includes language to instruct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study (BBTRS) that Congresswoman Lizzie Fletche... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement ahead of a potential government shutdown. “Shutting down the government is not governing,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “Earlier this week, House and Senate leaders agreed on a bipartisan spending deal to keep the government funded and functioning that included more than $100 billion in disaster relief funding and... Read More »
The bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, S. 4367, which authorizes water infrastructure studies and projects across the country, passed the U.S. Senate. This bill includes language to instruct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study (BBTRS) that Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) and Congres... Read More »
This week, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—both of which reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and federal employees. Congresswoman Fletcher is a co-sponsor of H.R. 82 and recently supported ... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) delivered holiday cards to senior citizens across Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Local students, teachers, and Seventh District constituents created and delivered more than 1,257 cards to Congresswoman Fletcher’s Houston office this month to be shared with area seniors. “I was thrilled to deliver holiday cards to seniors across our district on b... Read More »
I’d love to speak with someone who was in the room years ago when US policymakers decided to charge women higher tariffs than men for fashion. ‘Pink tariffs’, they call them. The US is the only nation that charges gender-based tariffs on apparel, I’m told by global trade experts, none of whom seem to know why, nor how they started. It’s been going on for decades — since at least 1989, though they... Read More »
