Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her bill to protect first responders and the environment from PFAS passed the House of Representatives as a part of H.R. 2467, the bipartisan PFAS Action Act.  The PFAS Action Act helps improve the safety of drinking water for communities across the country by preventing the contamination of wells… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of H.R. 2668, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act.  This legislation will restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) authority to return money to victims of frauds and scams.  Congresswoman Fletcher is an original co-sponsor of the legislation, which passed the House of Representatives,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced she has secured $13,681,835 for local projects benefiting Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and the Houston community in appropriations legislation that will be considered by the House of Representatives in coming weeks.  These projects will provide funding for the Harris County Flood Control District, the City of Houston… Read more »

Today, as monthly Child Tax Credit payments from the American Rescue Plan begin to go out, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable to discuss this critical support for families across Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  She was joined by TX-07 families who will benefit from the Child Tax Credit, as well as representatives from the Internal… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke on Houston Matters about the efforts in Congress to advance federal legislation to protect the right to vote.  This comes after members of the Texas House flew to Washington, D.C., breaking quorum to block two bills that would add new voting restrictions across Texas.  You can listen to the interview with Houston… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) called on students across Texas’ Seventh Congressional District to submit their apps to the Congressional App Challenge (CAC).  The annual competition, run by Congresswoman Fletcher’s office and judged by digital professionals in the district, provides an opportunity for student coders to hone their skills in an increasingly digital… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2021 Mid-Year Report detailing her work in the first half of this year.  The report highlights Congresswoman Fletcher’s constituent casework successes, support available to families through the American Rescue Plan, legislation Congresswoman Fletcher has introduced, and more.  “It is an honor to represent Texas’… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted to pass H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act, legislation to make transformational investments in America’s highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure.  This legislation moves forward key pieces of President Biden’s infrastructure vision.  It passed the House of Representatives… Read more »

Today, Congressman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that she secured $20 million in funding for two key infrastructure projects in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District as part of the House of Representatives’ infrastructure legislation, the INVEST in America Act.  The House is expected to vote on final passage of the INVEST in… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that Kunyang Li has been selected as the winner of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition for his piece, Essential Cowboy. “I am pleased to announce Kunyang Li as our art competition champion with his thoughtful piece celebrating one of the essential workers who helped keep the world turning while… Read more »