Houston, TX—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) visited with residents at Brookdale Senior Living to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, H.R. 5376—which makes prescription drugs more affordable for senior citizens—and to reaffirm her commitment to protect Social Security.
“Seniors are important members of our community who deserve financial security and affordable health care,”… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, H.R. 5376, to lower inflation, lower the cost of prescription drugs, and implement smart energy policy to reduce emissions and fight climate change.
“The Inflation Reduction Act delivers meaningful results for Houston families, lowering health care costs, strengthening our economy,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, H.R. 1808, to ban the sale, import, manufacture, or transfer of certain semi-automatic weapons. Congresswoman Fletcher is a co-sponsor of this legislation.
“Public safety is the first responsibility of government. Yet, across our country, we’re seeing increasing gun violence—and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the CHIPS and Science Act, H.R. 4346, to accelerate the manufacturing of semiconductors in the U.S., boost resilience in American supply chains, and secure American scientific leadership.
“The United States has long been a beacon for excellence in science, technology, and engineering, and so much of that pioneering… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s (TX-07) and Congressman Peter Meijer’s (MI-03) bill, the Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act, H.R. 7289, passed the House of Representatives. The Federal PFAS Research Evaluation Act implements a federal study to uncover the health and environmental hazards per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure presents to… Read more »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a town hall on gun violence prevention. The event featured Chief Troy Finner, Houston Police Department; Dr. Cedric Dark, MD MPH, FACEP, Founder and Executive Editor, Policy Prescriptions; and Norri Leder, Former Volunteer Texas Chapter Lead, Moms Demand Action.
“As gun violence continues to affect our community and our country,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Right to Contraception Act, H.R. 8373, to codify the right for Americans to access contraception and to protect the right of health care providers to provide contraceptives. Congresswoman Fletcher is an original co-sponsor of the Right to Contraception Act.
“As an original co-sponsor of the bill, I was glad… Read more »
Last week, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, H.R. 3967, to ensure and expand benefits for all veterans who have been exposed to toxic substances. The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis, by a vote of 342-88.
“When we send our servicemembers into harm’s way, we do so with the promise that we… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the FY 2023 Six-Bill Appropriations Minibus, H.R. 8294, a government spending bill that funds multiple departments and agencies, and invests in critical water and flooding infrastructure, makes key investments in clean energy technologies, provides funding for election security, and more. The bill passed the House by a vote… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to establish a grant program to help ease the financial burden of people that are being forced to travel, sometimes long distances, to access abortion care. The effort comes following the… Read more »
