Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) reiterated her push to fund a shortfall in federal disaster relief funds at Axios Houston's event on clean energy yesterday. State of play: Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency revealed it does not have enough funding to cover the rest of the hurricane season, even before the catastrophic Hurricane Milton formed in the Gulf of Mexico. What th... Read More »
On Sunday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a military service academy resource fair for high school students and their families in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. “Nominating outstanding young Houstonians to the United States military service academies each year is a privilege and a pleasure,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “I am inspired by the many bright young students wh... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Wesley Hunt (TX-38) led 10 of their colleagues in the Texas Delegation in a letter urging House of Representatives Leadership and House Appropriations Committee leaders to bring a disaster supplemental aid package to the House of Representatives as soon as possible, noting the great need from recent storms, including Hurricane Beryl. “As... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack on Israel: “Today, we witnessed Iran—the largest state sponsor of terrorism—fire hundreds of missiles into Israel. For decades, Iran has been a key patron of Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other militia in Syria and Iraq, and this attack demonstrates Iran’s willingness to escalate effort... Read More »
September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder for everyone to be prepared for emergencies and disasters so they can keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. This year, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7) is co-chairing National Preparedness Month, with a special focus on ensuring the AAPI community is prepared for disasters. Rep. Fletcher announced the theme for National Prepare... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, H.R. 9747, which extends government funding through December 20, 2024. “Keeping our government funded and functioning is a fundamental responsibility of Congress,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “Today’s short-term extension of funding provides... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. The competition, which is open to middle school and high school students, encourages students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in computer science. “I am excited to launch this year’s Congressional App Challenge for students across... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the overly broad Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, H.R. 9456, which, if enacted, would require indiscriminate disclosure of land transactions involving “foreign persons” from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea in the United States. The effort to pass this federal legislation follows the introduction of... Read More »
As Congressional Co-Chair for National Disaster Preparedness Month, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher calls on Asian American communities to prepare for disasters. She serves as co-chair of FEMA National Preparedness Month. This year, FEMA is focused on preparing Asian American communities for disasters. She called on the public to prepare for disasters in advance. The following toolkits are available... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) marked the start of National Preparedness Month, during which she will serve as National Preparedness Month Congressional Co-Chair for 2024. This year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) set a National Preparedness Month theme focused on empowering Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities by removing barriers the com... Read More »
This month, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) visited Stan’s Hands Massage and Wellness and Camellia Alise, Black-owned businesses in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. The visits come during National Black Business Month, an annual celebration during the month of August to highlight the work of Black-owned businesses and explore the challenges they may face. They discussed how the Federal... Read More »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Alief Independent School District is receiving $7,900,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Grant Program. This significant award which is made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the school district purchase 20 electric emission-free school buses to replace diesel operated school buses. EPA Regional A... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 Administrator Dr. Erthea Nance, Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays, and Alief ISD Director of Transportation Richard Torres to highlight $7,900,000 in federal grant funding for Alief Independent School District (ISD) to purchase 20 electric school buses. “As we begin a new school year, I ... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Deputy Director Jimmy Kirby hosted an event to help small business owners and leaders in the business community better understand the new beneficial ownership information reporting requirement. “I was glad to join Deputy Director Kirby to provide an opportunity for small busines... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher joined House Democrats to celebrate 89 years of Social Security and oppose Republicans’ plan to cut benefits and raise the retirement age. “89 years ago, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, providing seniors and disabled workers with the most comprehensive retirement, disability, and survivors benefits in our country’s h... Read More »
