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 »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress: “President Biden spoke tonight about the progress we have made toward getting our country back on track.  In his first 100 days, he has worked to deliver on his promise to confront the multiple, unprecedented challenges our country… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.R. 1333, the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act.  The legislation amends the Immigration and Nationality Act’s nondiscrimination provision to prohibit immigration bans based on religion and to apply all nondiscrimination protections to immigrant and… Read more »