Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray revealed in a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing that the FBI recently arrested a Houston man who had researched methods and expressed support for killing Jews in the Houston community.   “I am deeply… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on the murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a Pakistani and Muslim American pediatrician, in Conroe, Texas:  “I am heartbroken by the brutal murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, a beloved pediatrician who had recently moved to the greater Houston area.  It is critical that our law enforcement officials conduct… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on the murder of six-year-old Palestinian American Wadea Al-Fayoume and the attempted murder of his mother: “I am saddened and angered by the brutal murder of six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume and the attempted murder of his mother in their home in Illinois.  This targeted attack against Muslim Americans… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the announcement that the Biden administration has selected the HyVelocity Hub in Houston as one of seven locations across the United States for a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub.  The selection comes after Congresswoman Fletcher has continuously made the case for Houston to serve as a location for the hub. “As a supporter of the… Read more »

"I join those in our community and across the United States in unequivocally condemning the brutal coordinated attacks taking place in Israel by Hamas terrorists, including the targeting and abduction of Israeli civilians. "The United States stands with its ally Israel and supports Israel's right to defend itself." Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement following the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House:  “Today is a somber and serious day for the House of Representatives and for the country.  For the first time in more than 100 years, the House has voted on a motion to remove the Speaker of the House.  It is now time for the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, which extends government funding for 45 days and provides $16 billion in disaster relief funding:  “Keeping our government funded and functioning is a fundamental responsibility of Congress.  Today’s short-term… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) shared additional information with constituents about how a government shutdown could impact residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and what to expect if Congress fails to appropriate funds required for the federal government to function.  Unless the House and Senate vote to continue funding the government, funding will lapse… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the announcement that the Biden administration has selected Texas as its Customer Experience Hub for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).  ARPA-H is an independent agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that helps develop innovative solutions to society’s most challenging health… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45), Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act to help primary care… Read more »