Press Releases

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Testifies Before Congress To Remind Colleagues of Their Constitutional Duties

| Posted in Press Releases

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) testified before the House Committee on the Judiciary to urge Congress to remember its purpose and to use its power to protect, support, and defend the people and the Constitution of the United States. Congresswoman Fletcher’s full testimony is available here. Congresswoman Fletcher’s remarks as…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Release the Full Epstein Files

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, H.Res. 581, to force the Trump administration to release all files related to the sex-trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein at the Department of Justice. “The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and the American people deserve the truth, and today the House took an important step…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Urge Governor Abbott To Set Runoff Election Date Immediately

| Posted in Press Releases

Yesterday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and the Texas Democratic Delegation sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott requesting that he set a date for the runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District as soon as possible, as he is required to do by law. “All Texans and all Americans deserve representation in our government,” the members wrote.  “This is a…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of Americans and Provides Obscene Payments to Republican Senators

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, the Senate’s partisan spending bill to fund the government until January that fails to meet the needs of the American people and includes corrupt payments to Senators. “The federal government shutdown has been painful for families across our community and our country.  That is why I have…

As Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Week, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Virtual Town Hall Offering Guidance, Resources to Residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District

| Posted in Press Releases

On Thursday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a virtual town hall on the federal government shutdown.  She was joined by representatives from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and Community Health Choice, who spoke about the shutdown’s impact on federal employees and the public, identified resources,…

As President Trump Fires Staff of Family Planning Program, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Dina Titus, and Congresswoman Sharice Davids Lead Effort Urging Administration To Reinstate Workers

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) led 100 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy encouraging the Trump administration to reinstate workers at the Office of Population Affairs (OPA),…

As President Trump Illegally Terminates Renewable Energy Initiative and $250 Million Investment in Harris County, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Lead Effort Demanding Administration To Reverse Decision

| Posted in Press Releases

On Friday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) led 100 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the Trump administration to restore the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Solar for All program.  The Solar for All program is a $7 billion investment to help working…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Joins Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and Congresswoman Angie Craig in Effort Demanding Trump Administration Immediately Fund Food Assistance

| Posted in Press Releases

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined House Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and 211 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding that the Trump administration stop using hunger as a…

As Government Shuts Down, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Urges Republicans To Reopen Government, Lower Health Care Costs

| Posted in Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans canceled votes and blocked bipartisan negotiation attempts to avoid a health care crisis, shutting down the government. “Republicans control the House, the Senate, and White House.  They have not only the ability but the responsibility to prevent—and now to end—a government…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Military Service Academy Day for Students and Families in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District

| Posted in Press Releases

On Saturday, 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…