Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Social Security as the agency plans to cut more than 7,000 employees—14 percent of its workforce—to comply with an executive order from President Trump to reduce the federal workforce.
“Social Security is a cornerstone of the American promise—a commitment that after a lifetime of hard work, every American has… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against H.R. 22, a bill that requires specific documents to demonstrate proof of citizenship from every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. The required documentation would include either a passport or a birth certificate paired with a current… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against Congressional Republicans’ budget-related legislation that calls for at least $1.5 trillion in government spending cuts in the House and at least $4 billion in the Senate.
“At a time when families across our community and our country are struggling with rising costs, the Congressional Republican budget plan directs… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against H.R. 1526, a bill House Republicans advanced to prevent federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctive relief.
“The genius of our American system of government laid out in our Constitution is a separation of powers contained in three branches of government,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “In recent weeks,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the American Gas for Allies Act to allow U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to receive expedited approval from the Department of Energy (DOE) to export LNG from the U.S. to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries and Ukraine.
"At a time when President Trump's policies are upending global trade and… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a town hall with State Representative Gene Wu, where they provided an update on the legislative sessions in Washington and Austin.
“With so much happening in Washington, it is critical that our community stay engaged and informed,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “From proposing Medicaid… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement on virtually all U.S. trading partners.
“President Trump promised he would lower costs on day one. Instead, he has imposed massive tariffs, which even the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board says is one of the largest tax increases in American history. … Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the bipartisan Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act to help primary care doctors improve mental health care access for Medicare… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order relating to the Smithsonian Institution and calling for the replacement of memorials and monuments removed since 2020, largely Confederate war memorials often installed in the twentieth century during the Jim Crow era.
“As Americans, we have a long and deep and… Read more »
