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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Judy Chu Lead Effort Urging Expansion of Federal Family Planning Program

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) led a total of 149 of their colleagues in a letter to House Appropriations Chairman Robert Aderholt and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro requesting $512 million for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Title X Family Planning Program (Title X).  Established in 1970, Title X was championed by…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Tours Houston Forensic Science Center Where Federal Funding for Project is Expected to Help Address Criminal Evidence Backlog at Houston Police Department

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Houston, TX—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) toured the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC) to see how the $963,000 in federal funding she secured for HFSC will help implement the Forensic Evidence Data System Improvement Project.  HFSC President and CEO Dr. Peter Stout led the tour for the Congresswoman, along with Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Keith…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Introduce Legislation To Help Heirs’ Property Landowners Prove Ownership and Receive Disaster Relief

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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) introduced a two-bill legislative package seeking to assist heirs’ property owners as they seek assistance with disaster relief, clearing title, and estate planning.  Heirs’ property is family land inherited without a will or legal…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Security Funding Legislation To Support Allies and Deliver Humanitarian Aid

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for four bills that provide critical aid to our allies and address national security concerns: the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 8035), the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 8034), the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 8036), and the 21st Century Peace through Strength…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Town Hall Reviewing First Quarter of 2024

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Yesterday evening, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a telephone town hall, where she provided an update on Congress’ work this year and her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, answering questions from constituents.     “I was glad to share an update with residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District on issues affecting our community and what…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Introduce Legislation To Examine Impact of Tariffs on Products Used by Women, Underserved Communities

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Pink Tariffs Study Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Treasury to conduct a study on potential gender bias and regressivity within the U.S. tariff system and report the findings to Congress.  The introduction of this legislation follows reports that the U.S. tariff…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones Highlight Federal Funding To Improve Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in Alief

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Alief community leaders Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays, Harris County Toll Road Authority Roberto Treviño, Westchase District CEO Irma Sanchez, and representatives from the office of City Council Member Tiffany Thomas to announce $1,200,000 in federal funding to allow Harris County to…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Tours Gulfton Area Site Where Federal Grant Project Is Expected To Boost Walkability, Improve Drainage, and Mitigate Heat

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) toured areas of Gulfton where a federal grant will enable comprehensive infrastructure improvements to construct and repair sidewalks, improve drainage with green stormwater infrastructure, and plant trees, benefiting more than 37,000 residents in the neighborhood.  The tour comes after Congresswoman Fletcher helped secure $43,438,830 for…

ACES Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Congressman Mark Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming Strong U.S.-Canada Relationship

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), Co-Chairs of the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security, H.Res. 1053. “For more than a century, the United…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Celebrates Announcement of $200 Million Grant for Company in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District To Decarbonize Energy

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the Biden administration’s announcement that it will award $200 million to T.EN Stone & Webster Process Technology, Inc. to decarbonize ethanol.  “I am thrilled that the Biden administration will award $200 million to decarbonize ethanol to T.EN Stone & Webster Process Technology, Inc. in Texas’ Seventh Congressional…