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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher To Co-Chair Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) reestablished the Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress to protect American families, homes, and communities from flood damage.  The Caucus relaunch comes after floods devastated Central Texas and impacted families across the…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than 15,500 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District Residents

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved more than 15,500 matters for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining benefits from Social Security, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as addressing matters…

As Texas Republicans Violate Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Redistricting Attempt, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Marks 60th Anniversary of Landmark Law

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and condemned Republican efforts to undermine it.  The landmark bill, which President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law, prohibits states from discriminating against voters based on race or background.  The anniversary comes as Texas Governor Greg Abbott and…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Testifies at Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting Field Hearing

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) testified before the Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting during a field hearing focused on East Texas.  On Monday, the Texas Legislature convened its special session with Congressional redistricting on its 30-day agenda.  While neither the Senate nor the House has introduced the official proposed new…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Highlights Texas Legislature Public Hearings in Houston on Redistricting

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) shared information about the Texas Legislature’s public redistricting hearings.  She plans to testify at both the House and Senate hearings.   On Monday, the Texas Legislature convened its special session with Congressional redistricting on its 30-day agenda.  While neither the Senate nor the House has introduced the…

Following Catastrophic Texas Flooding, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Marc Veasey Introduce Legislation To Provide Federal Funding for Recovery Efforts

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) led the Texas Democratic delegation in introducing the Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 to provide $15 billion in federal funding for recovery efforts following the devastating floods in Central Texas earlier this month. “Flooding in the Texas Hill Country has brought devastation and…

As Trump Administration Abuses its Power, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman John Garamendi Introduce Legislation Reaffirming Constitutional Principles

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) introduced a resolution reaffirming key constitutional principles, including the separation of powers, checks and balances, due process of law, the independence of the judiciary, and the power of Congress to control spending and declare war.  The introduction of this legislation comes as President…

As Texas Legislature Convenes To Address Hill Country Flooding, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Letter Urging Investigation into Preparation and Response Efforts

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led the Texas Democratic delegation in sending a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) asking for an investigation into the whole-of-government preparation for and response to the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country earlier this month.  The effort comes as the Texas legislature convenes for a special session, where…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Senator Ed Markey Hold Spotlight Hearing Highlighting Attacks on Birth Control Access

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This week, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) led a hearing highlighting attacks on birth control access.  The hearing comes as the Trump administration freezes family planning funding, and as Republicans in Texas and states across the country restrict access to contraception.  At the hearing, members of Congress heard testimony from and…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Reintroduce Legislation To Ban Hazardous Chemicals from Beauty and Personal Care Products

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7.16 Toxic Free Beauty Act

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the Toxic-Free Beauty Act, which prohibits the use of certain hazardous chemicals from personal and professional care, beauty, and salon products sold in the United States. Some of the chemicals used to create personal and professional care, beauty, and salon products have been linked to…