The Speaker Pro Tempore: The gentlelady is recognized. Congresswoman Fletcher: Thank you, Mr. speaker. Energy security is a key component of our national security. Our energy exports have a security impact around the world, as they do here at home. And that's why I'm disappointed this morning to hear many of my friends across the aisle criticizing and blaming President Biden for taking… Read more »

By: Forbes Breaking News During a House floor debate on Wednesday, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) spoke about H. Con. Res. 3, Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. I yield one minute to the distinguished gentlelady from Texas, Ms. Fletcher. The Speaker Pro Tempore: The Gentlewoman from Texas is recognized. Ms.… Read more »

By: Forbes Breaking News During a House floor debate on Wednesday, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) spoke about H. Con. Res. 3, Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. I yield one minute to the distinguished gentlelady from Texas, Ms. Fletcher. The Speaker Pro Tempore: The Gentlewoman from Texas is recognized. Ms.… Read more »

By: Rebekah Alvey The U.S. House gave final approval Thursday to landmark legislation expanding protections for same-sex and interracial marriage after months of debate and negotiations. The Respect for Marriage Act is now en route to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “Today, Congress took a critical step to ensure that Americans have the right to marry the person they… Read more »

By: Leah Foreman District 7 U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Houston, announced Dec. 6 the allocation of $813,853 in federal funding to the Houston Area Women's Center. This money—supplied through the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program—will be used to support survivor safety and offender accountability in… Read more »

By: Benjamin Wermund The annual defense bill that Congress is working to pass by the end of the year includes final approval for the plan to build the coastal barrier known as the "Ike Dike" at the mouth of Galveston Bay — likely ensuring that the long-sought, $31-billion dollar project will finally get the green light from the federal government. IN-DEPTH: The Ike Dike will transform… Read more »

Hosted by Craig Cohen On Tuesday’s show: With Republicans taking back the U.S. House of Representatives next year, what will the next Congress look like in a divided government? Houston Democrat Rep. Lizzie Fletcher talks it over and answers listener questions. Also this hour: With the release of The Fabelmans, loosely based on the formative years of… Read more »

By: Daniel Bissonnet The much-anticipated installation of a Texas Historical Commission Landmark at Congregation Beth Yeshurun was conducted on Sunday, Oct. 23. More than 100 congregants, synagogue leaders, government officials and others attended the ceremony. The Commission designated Beth Yeshurun as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2019, but the pandemic delayed the… Read more »

By: Chris Mathews Several Houston-area lawmakers are onboard with the region's goal to develop a global clean hydrogen hub. Local U.S. representatives from the Texas delegation, including Rep. Lizzie Fletcher and Rep. Dan Crenshaw, voiced bipartisan support for the Department of Energy to select Houston as a location for a hydrogen hub under a program created by the 2021 Infrastructure… Read more »

Paralyzed Veterans of America Executive Director Carl Blake released the following statement today in response to the House passing H.R. 3304, also known as the AUTO for Veterans Act. This revised legislation authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide an additional automobile allowance immediately to eligible veterans if 25 years have elapsed since the date they received… Read more »