Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 27 of their House colleagues in sending a letter to the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies requesting that Congress fund the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) at a… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Ranking Member Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and 26 of their colleagues in requesting U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector General Platte B. Moring III open an investigation into… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.Con.Res.38, a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran. "The United States Constitution provides that Congress has the sole authority and solemn… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7744.  She introduced an amendment to H.R. 7744 to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), but Republicans blocked its consideration. “The Homeland Security funding bill presented to the House today… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump called for change in Iran’s government: “Today, President Trump announced that he has taken unilateral action to start a war with Iran without authorization from Congress—the representatives of the people—that threatens to put the United… Read more »

Tonight, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable discussion to listen to Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union rather than listen to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Community members and representatives from Houston organizations including the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, the Houston Area Urban League, FIEL Houston, the ACLU of… Read more »

On Tuesday, February 24, rather than attend the State of the Union Address from President Trump, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will host a listening session to hear directly from Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union. “I have not missed a State of the Union address since I have been elected to Congress.  This year, however, is not like any other. … Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, ruling that President Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose tariffs unilaterally. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is the right one, and it is an important victory for the rule of… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296, a bill that adds burdensome documentation requirements for every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names.  Under this bill, when registering or re-registering to vote, Americans would have to provide documents… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.J.Res.72, legislation to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump to justify imposing tariffs on all imports from Canada.  “President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans—but his actions have had the opposite effect,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “President Trump’s reckless… Read more »