Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the American Gas for Allies Act to allow U.S. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to receive expedited approval from the Department of Energy to export LNG from the U.S. to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries.  Under the Natural Gas Act, countries that have free trade agreements with the U.S.… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.R. 3967, the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, to provide presumptive health care benefits to more than 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service.  The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis, 256-174.  “When we send our servicemembers… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the Aurora Picture Show and the Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston have been awarded $65,000 in combined grants through the National Endowment for the Arts’ program, Grants for Arts Projects.  “The arts are a powerful and important part of our community, inspiring and uniting us, and I am glad to announce… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) introduced the American Energy for Europe Act to establish a program at the Department of Energy to assist our European partners in replacing Russian natural gas, oil, and nuclear supplies with American energy.  “In this historic moment, the United States and our allies and partners must… Read more »

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 »