Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages:
“Today’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement establishing a ceasefire and negotiating the release of hostages is a major breakthrough for the Israeli and Palestinian people and an important step… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) was elected Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce for the 119th Congress. Congresswoman Fletcher will also serve on the Subcommittee on Health, the Subcommittee on Energy, and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
“I am honored and proud to serve as Vice Ranking Member in the 119th… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held an online town hall where she provided a summary of on her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District in 2024 and a preview of the year ahead.
“I was glad to share a year in review update with residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District on issues affecting our community and what Congress has done to address them,”… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) announcement that it will now provide 18 different types of alerts—including natural disaster alerts and AMBER alerts—in the 13 most commonly spoken languages in the United States, plus American Sign Language (ASL). Previously, alerts were only available in English and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement as the 119th Congress convened:
“I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Today, I took the oath of office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge the duties of this office. I look forward to building on the work we have… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Cindy Lu as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Cindy’s app, Oasis, is designed to support mental health by guiding users through introspective practices to foster self-awareness and emotional well-being through a personalized experience.
“I am so impressed with Cindy’s creative talent and thoughtful purpose,”… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2024 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas’ Seventh Congressional District this year. The report highlights some of Congresswoman Fletcher’s work on legislation, events in the district, and constituent matters in 2024.
“I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, and to bring the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement ahead of a potential government shutdown.
“Shutting down the government is not governing,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “Earlier this week, House and Senate leaders agreed on a bipartisan spending deal to keep the government funded and functioning that included more than $100 billion in… Read more »
The bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, S. 4367, which authorizes water infrastructure studies and projects across the country, passed the U.S. Senate. This bill includes language to instruct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study (BBTRS) that Congresswoman Lizzie… Read more »
This week, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—both of which reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and federal employees. Congresswoman Fletcher is a co-sponsor of H.R. 82 and… Read more »
