Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine:
“Russia has chosen to launch a brutal war against Ukraine that will have devastating consequences for the people of Ukraine and for the world. In doing so, President Putin has violated the core principles that uphold global peace and security, seeking to change the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that four Harris County Public Library branches—Katherine Tyra, Maud Smith Marks, Spring Branch Memorial, and West University—will receive funding from the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program, part of a nearly $26 million grant the Harris County Public Library system received. The ECF… Read more »
Following Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s (TX-07) request for an investigation, the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS OIG) announced the post offices have met all recommendations outlined in the OIG’s audit report dated December 6, 2021. In June 2021, Congresswoman Fletcher called on Postmaster Inspector General Whitcomb to investigate… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Texas’ Seventh Congressional District 2022 U.S. Service Academy Nominees, following her virtual reception with the nominees to celebrate their achievement.
“It is a privilege to nominate bright, dedicated students for admission to our country’s service academies. This year’s nominees have demonstrated their commitment to… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Val Demings (FL-10) introduced H.R. 6768, the FirstNet Reauthorization Act, 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… Read more »
Last night, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a virtual Community Conversation on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The event featured Roger Guenther, Executive Director at Port Houston; Tom Lambert, Chief Executive Officer at Houston METRO; Jarrett Simmons, Chief Development Officer at Houston Airport System;… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) delivered handmade valentines to area veterans at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Part of Congresswoman Fletcher’s annual Valentines for Veterans program, local students, teachers, and residents of the Seventh Congressional District made nearly 1,000 cards this month to be distributed to our veterans.
“Across our… Read more »
On Friday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) met with leadership from Houston METRO and toured the METRORapid Silver Line to discuss public transit projects that will benefit from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)—the largest federal investment in public transit in U.S. history.
“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will invest $3.3… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.R. 3485, the Global Respect Act, to deny entry into the U.S. to foreign individuals found responsible for human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and all other gender variant (LGBTQI+) individuals. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act to restore financial sustainability through health benefit reforms, and improve accountability, reliability, and transparency at the United States Postal Service. The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis, 342-92.
“Houstonians value and rely on the United… Read more »
