Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the Texas State General Land Office’s (GLO) decision to omit the City of Houston and Harris County from the initial distribution of federal Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Program funds, provided to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts:  “The Texas GLO’s decision to award… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on a ceasefire to the hostilities in the Middle East: “For more than a week, the escalation of violence and the loss of life has been heartbreaking, for our Jewish and Muslim neighbors and for all in our diverse community.  I am glad a ceasefire has been reached to bring an end to the hostilities and… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of H.R. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act.  This bipartisan legislation creates an independent commission, modeled on the 9/11 commission, to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.  The legislation passed the House of… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced the Care Access Resources (CARS) for Vets Act, H.R. 3304.  This legislation expands the eligibility for disabled veterans to obtain vehicles modified for their disabilities. Currently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), together with Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Diana DeGette (CO-01), and Barbara Lee (CA-13), led a coalition of 135 Members of Congress in submitting public comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its proposed regulations to repair and rebuild the Title X family planning program.  In their public comments, the… Read more »

Today, Representatives Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) discussed their work to move forward the Texas Coastal Spine.  Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of Texas members sent a letter calling on Congressional leadership to include a funding mechanism for coastal resiliency projects in the American Jobs Plan.   “Through the American Jobs… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on the escalating tensions in the Middle East:  “Over the past few days, we have witnessed an escalation of violence and attacks directed at civilians that have resulted in the tragic loss of life.  My thoughts are with those living in fear and grieving the tremendous loss this violence has… Read more »

 *MEDIA ADVISORY* TOMORROW, Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:30 AM CT: Representatives Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) will host a zoom media availability to discuss their work to prioritize federal funding for the Texas Coastal Spine. Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of Texas members sent a letter calling on Congressional leadership to… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led a bipartisan coalition of the Texas delegation calling on Congressional leadership to prioritize funding for coastal resiliency projects like the Texas Coastal Spine in the American Jobs Plan.   In a letter sent to Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, T&I Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves,… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that restaurants across Houston and Harris County are able to apply for direct relief through the American Rescue Plan’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning today at 11:00 PM CT.  Applicants can register on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s application portal. In order to help restaurant owners navigate this program,… Read more »