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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, and Congresswoman Cori Bush Reintroduce Bill To Assist Travel for Abortion Care

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) reintroduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to establish a grant program to help ease the financial burden of women and families being forced to travel, sometimes long distances, to access abortion care.  The reintroduction comes as abortion…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Ami Bera, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, and Congressman Mark Pocan Introduce Bill To Expand Reproductive Health Care Training to Medical Students

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Reproductive Health Care Training Act

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act.  The Reproductive Health Care Training Act creates a grant program to establish medical programs in states where abortion is legal, so that students,…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) launched the bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus to protect American families, homes, and communities from flood damage.   “Along the Texas Gulf Coast, we know all too well the devastating impacts of flooding and…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Opens Sugar Land Office

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6.10 Sugar Land DO Opening

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) opened a new district office in Sugar Land, and held a ribbon cutting and open house over the weekend.  “I am proud to represent so many people in Fort Bend County in Congress, and am thrilled to open a district office in Sugar Land to serve them,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I was honored and delighted that so many leaders…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Launches Bipartisan American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) launched the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus, a bipartisan coalition dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen the economic and security relationship between the United States and Canada.   “For more than a century, the United States and Canada have maintained a close…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes For Bipartisan Budget Agreement

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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3746, a bipartisan bill that lifts the debt ceiling until January 2025 and sets budget caps for this Congress. “Congress has the responsibility to ensure that the United States fulfills its obligations and pays its bills,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “The Fiscal…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Press Conference Highlighting More Than $1.4 Million in Federal Funding for Harris County Black Maternal & Child Health Program

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5.30 Black Maternal Health CFP Press Conference

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a press conference to highlight $1,431,174 in federal funding she secured for Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Maternal & Child Health Program.  The funding will be used to support the program, which focuses on Black mothers and helps eligible families navigate their parenting journey through an evidence-based home visitation…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reintroduces Legislation To Ban Hazardous Chemicals from Beauty and Personal Care Products

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Toxic Free Beauty Act

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the Toxic-Free Beauty Act, H.R. 3619, 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…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Reintroduces Legislation To Promote Public Safety and Make First Responder Communication Network Permanent

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FirstNet Reauthorization Act

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) reintroduced the FirstNet Reauthorization Act, H.R. 3366, to promote public safety by ensuring first responders can communicate with each other in times of crisis.  Established in response to the first responder communication problems that occurred during 9/11, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is a public-private partnership…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation Aimed at Harming Unemployment Insurance Access, Cutting Programs To Prevent Fraud

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the disingenuously named Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, H.R. 1163.  “The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for an efficient unemployment insurance system to stabilize our economy, protect hardworking Americans who lose their jobs, and assist American families,” said Congresswoman…