Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after she voted for a resolution Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives, H.Res. 878: “Members of Congress have a responsibility to act with the trust that is placed in us,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “I voted to expel Representative Santos from... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to release 50 hostages in exchange for a four-day humanitarian pause and the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners: “I welcome the deal to secure the release of 50 of the hostages taken during Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7 of this year. While there is much more work to be don... Read More »
In honor of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a roundtable conversation with veteran community leaders in Houston, including Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Director of Suicide Prevention Programs Elizabeth Kleeman; Houston VA Communications Director Maureen Dyman; Houston Veterans Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dave Weaver; Houston Veterans Ch... Read More »
Today, on the second anniversary of the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), highlighted that the Houston region has already received allocations of $911,436,609 in IIJA funding. The IIJA is the largest, long-term investment in the country’s infrastructure in nearly a century. Congresswoman Fletcher is a member of the Regional Leaders... Read More »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Trade Task Force, led members of the Trade Task Force in a letter to President Biden and outlined an eight-step policy plan to strengthen U.S. trade policy and benefit workers, consumers, growers, producers, and businesses. The New Democrat Coalition is the U.S. House of Representatives’ largest Democratic caucus, committed to pr... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, H.R. 6126. If enacted, the bill would send $14.3 billion to Israel and purportedly pay for this spending with $14.5 billion in cuts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “President Biden has requested and I support emergency assistance for our allies Israel and Ukraine, and other ... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray revealed in a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing that the FBI recently arrested a Houston man who had researched methods and expressed support for killing Jews in the Houston community. “I am deeply concerned by reports o... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on the murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a Pakistani and Muslim American pediatrician, in Conroe, Texas: “I am heartbroken by the brutal murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a beloved pediatrician who had recently moved to the greater Houston area. It is critical that our law enforcement officials conduct a thorough investigati... Read More »
Houston will receive up to $1.2 billion as part of the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub for the purpose of supporting hydrogen initiatives in the region, according to an Oct. 13 news release from the White House. The details The hydrogen hub project will be run by HyVelocity, a group of organizations working together to promote clean hydrogen in Texas, southwest Louisiana and the U.S. Gulf Coast areas. HyV... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on the murder of six-year-old Palestinian American Wadea Al-Fayoume and the attempted murder of his mother: “I am saddened and angered by the brutal murder of six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the attempted murder of his mother in their home in Illinois. This targeted attack against Muslim Americans betrays the fundament... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the announcement that the Biden administration has selected the HyVelocity Hub in Houston as one of seven locations across the United States for a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub. The selection comes after Congresswoman Fletcher has continuously made the case for Houston to serve as a location for the hub. “As a supporter of the establishment of ... Read More »
"I join those in our community and across the United States in unequivocally condemning the brutal coordinated attacks taking place in Israel by Hamas terrorists, including the targeting and abduction of Israeli civilians. "The United States stands with its ally Israel and supports Israel's right to defend itself." Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement following the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House: “Today is a somber and serious day for the House of Representatives and for the country. For the first time in more than 100 years, the House has voted on a motion to remove the Speaker of the House. It is now time for the House Republican Conference to... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, which extends government funding for 45 days and provides $16 billion in disaster relief funding: “Keeping our government funded and functioning is a fundamental responsibility of Congress. Today’s short-term extension of funding provides ... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) shared additional information with constituents about how a government shutdown could impact residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and what to expect if Congress fails to appropriate funds required for the federal government to function. Unless the House and Senate vote to continue funding the government, funding will lapse at 12:01 AM ET o... Read More »
