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As Hurricane Season Approaches, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Houston Democratic Delegation in Demanding Answers From Trump Administration About Weather Forecasting Staffing Shortages

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led her colleagues in the Houston Democratic Delegation in sending a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership, expressing their concerns about the staffing crisis at the National Weather Service (NWS) Houston/Galveston Forecast Office and requesting information about how the agency plans to continue providing…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Support Emissions Reducing Technology in the Energy Sector

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led 17 of her House Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting that Congress protect funding to support emissions reducing technology in the energy sector.  “As you consider the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Gabe Amo, and Congressman Mike Quigley Introduce Legislation To Reverse Trump Administration Decision Allowing Federal Agencies To Ban Public Input

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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) introduced a resolution opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposal to limit public notice and public comment for proposed rules. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Senator Angus King (I-ME) introduced this…

House Democratic ACES Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Marc Veasey Congratulate Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

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Today, House Democratic Co-Chairs of the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement on the election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister of Canada. “We extend our congratulations to Mark Carney on his election victory and his appointment as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. …

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Lower Cost of Living As Republicans Raise Costs for Americans

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Today, Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to lower the cost of living for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and across the country. “President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans—but his actions have done the opposite,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “He has imposed reckless tariffs—one of the largest tax increases in our…

As Republicans Direct Congress To Cut Medicaid, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Protect Access To Affordable Health Care

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Medicaid as Congressional Republicans’ budget-related legislation calls for at least $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, a public health insurance program. "People across our district, our state, and our country rely on Medicaid for essential health care.  The proposed cuts that House Republicans are moving…

As Republicans Threaten Social Security, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reaffirms Commitment To Protect Seniors’ Hard-Earned Benefits

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Social Security as the agency plans to cut more than 7,000 employees—14 percent of its workforce—to comply with an executive order from President Trump to reduce the federal workforce. “Social Security is a cornerstone of the American promise—a commitment that after a lifetime of hard work, every American has…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation To Increase Voter Suppression and Disenfranchise Voters

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against H.R. 22, a bill that requires specific documents to demonstrate proof of citizenship from every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names.  The required documentation would include either a passport or a birth certificate paired with a current…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Disastrous Republican Budget Bill

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against Congressional Republicans’ budget-related legislation that calls for at least $1.5 trillion in government spending cuts in the House and at least $4 billion in the Senate.  “At a time when families across our community and our country are struggling with rising costs, the Congressional Republican budget plan directs…