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House Energy and Commerce Hearing on Expanding U.S. Energy Production

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The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Texas, Ms. Fletcher. LF: Thank you Mr. Chairman, and I join in welcoming our new members and congratulating Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers on her historic chairmanship and thanking our witnesses for being here today. It has been a long day, but I have been here and appreciated your testimony. As we’ve heard throughout the day, our country leads in…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Attends Buffalo Speedway Project Ribbon Cutting, Highlights Federal Funding To Reduce Flooding

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By: Alex Wang Houston, TX Yesterday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) attended the Buffalo Speedway Project Ribbon Cutting with West University Place Mayor Susan Sample, City Council Members and other community leaders. The project replaced the road surface on Buffalo Speedway from Bissonnet to Bellaire and made major drainage improvements. During the ribbon cutting, Congresswoman…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Re-Appointed To Serve on House Committee on Energy & Commerce

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) was re-appointed to serve on the House Committee on Energy & Commerce in the 118th Congress.  The Committee has wide jurisdiction over issues important to Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, including health care and energy.  Congresswoman Fletcher will serve on the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security and the…

Roe Anniversary Spurs Privacy Push

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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…

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher on 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

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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…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Named Whip of the Pro-Choice Caucus

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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…

'This Alone is Insufficient': Lizzie Fletcher Doubts Efficacy of GOP Oil Reserve Bill

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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…

Lizzie Fletcher Hammers GOP for Not Condemning Violence Against Abortion Providers & Patients

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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.…

Lizzie Fletcher Hammers GOP for Not Condemning Violence Against Abortion Providers & Patients

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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.…

‘Love is Love’: How Some Texas Lawmakers Saw the Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage Bill

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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…