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 »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) delivered holiday cards to senior citizens across Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Local students, teachers, and Seventh District constituents created and delivered more than 1,257 cards to Congresswoman Fletcher’s Houston office this month to be shared with area seniors.  “I was thrilled to deliver holiday cards to seniors… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), joined by six of their colleagues, sent a letter to the House Committee on Administration requesting a change to the current House Rules to allow members of Congress to share information about non-profit resources during natural disasters.  Under the current rules of the House of Representatives, Members… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led their colleagues in sending a letter urging the Biden administration to ensure the Texas Gulf Coast hydrogen industry can benefit fully from the clean energy tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).  The letter comes as the Biden administration is set… Read more »

On Sunday, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a military service academy resource fair for high school students and their families in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  “Nominating outstanding young Houstonians to the United States military service academies each year is a privilege and a pleasure,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I am inspired by the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Wesley Hunt (TX-38) led 10 of their colleagues in the Texas Delegation in a letter urging House of Representatives Leadership and House Appropriations Committee leaders to bring a disaster supplemental aid package to the House of Representatives as soon as possible, noting the great need from recent storms, including Hurricane… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack on Israel: “Today, we witnessed Iran—the largest state sponsor of terrorism—fire hundreds of missiles into Israel.  For decades, Iran has been a key patron of Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other militia in Syria and Iraq, and this attack demonstrates Iran’s willingness to… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, H.R. 9747, which extends government funding through December 20, 2024. “Keeping our government funded and functioning is a fundamental responsibility of Congress,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “Today’s short-term… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the launch of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  The competition, which is open to middle school and high school students, encourages students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in computer science.   “I am excited to launch this year’s Congressional App… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the overly broad Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, H.R. 9456, which, if enacted, would require indiscriminate disclosure of land transactions involving “foreign persons” from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea in the United States.  The effort to pass this federal legislation follows the… Read more »