By: Mauri Curi and Michaela Ross A key lawmaker on reproductive healthcare and privacy is calling on Congress to pass a law that protects sensitive health data as the US Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize abortion. The Supreme Court last year overturned the 1973 case Roe v. Wade, sparking concern that people seeking or providing abortions… Read more »

Host (Marcelino Benito): Congressman Fletcher, I appreciate your time this evening. The abortion rights landscape in this country, as you know, is far different than it was one year ago at the 49th anniversary of Roe V Wade. What are your thoughts on where things stand today? LF: Well, thanks so much for the question and thanks for your attention to this question because this is… Read more »

By: Claire Goodman, Staff writer U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Houston, who also represents part of Fort Bend County, has been named Whip of the Pro-Choice Caucus. The caucus is “a coalition of Members in the U.S. House of Representatives who are working to preserve, protect, and advance policies that ensure reproductive autonomy,” Fletcher said in a statement Friday. Fletcher will… Read more »

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 »