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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge Winner

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12.13 App Challenge Winner

Yesterday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher announced Rebecca Bi as the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge.  Rebecca’s app, Homisaf, is designed to detect motion to protect homeowners from potential invaders and can send alerts to the app user’s email address.  “Once again, I am so impressed with the creative talents of our young neighbors,” said Congresswoman…

Congresswoman Fletcher Votes for Protecting Our Democracy Act

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher voted for H.R. 5314, the Protecting Our Democracy Act to restore our system of checks and balances, strengthen accountability in government, protect our elections, and prevent presidential abuses.  Congresswoman Fletcher is an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which passed the House of…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes in Favor of Bipartisan 2022 National Defense Authorization Act

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher voted to pass S. 1605, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which will authorize—among other things—a pay raise for military families, a historic 32 percent increase in military research and development funding, and funding for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders to be relocated.  The bill passed the…

Media Advisory: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Launches Winter Wishes Program

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Houston, TX—Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) has launched a Winter Wishes program and invites students and teachers to spread holiday cheer by making cards for our senior neighbors this holiday season.  Once cards are submitted, the Office of Congresswoman Fletcher will deliver the cards to senior citizens throughout Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. WHAT Spread holiday…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Historic Investments in Build Back Better Act

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of the Build Back Better Act, delivering historic investments to American families and communities.  “The Build Back Better Act delivers meaningful results for Houston families, lowering costs for health care, child care, and family care; investing in our children’s education and opportunities; and…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Community Conversation on Mental Health

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a virtual Mental Health Community Conversation last night.  The event featured Dr. Andy Keller, President and CEO, at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute; Angelina Hudson, Interim Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Health of Greater Houston; and Wayne Young, Chief Executive Officer at the Harris Center.…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Attends Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Signing Ceremony

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) attended a White House ceremony where President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law.  This bipartisan legislation delivers on President Biden’s promise to Build Back Better.  It makes the largest, long-term investment in the country’s infrastructure in nearly a century, helping to grow…

TODAY: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher to Attend Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at White House

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TODAY, November 15, 2021: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will attend the bill signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at the White House.  This bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s bill, the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells (REGROW) Act of 2021, to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells,…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Welcomes First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to Houston in Continued Effort to Vaccinate Children

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) welcomed First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to Houston as they visited Texas Children’s Hospital.  The trip was part of their continued nationwide effort urging parents and guardians to vaccinate children ages 5-11 against COVID-19.  “I was glad to welcome First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Surgeon…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes to Advance the Build Back Better Act

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after voting to advance the Build Back Better Act in the House of Representatives. “Today’s vote brings us one step closer to making transformational investments and delivering meaningful results for American families.  The Build Back Better Act addresses many of our community’s and our country’s…