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 »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and all democratic members of the Texas delegation are calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to ensure schools receive the federal support Congress provided through COVID-19 relief legislation.   In a letter to Secretary Cardona, the members note that Governor Abbott is one of only two governors that has refused to send… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd: “Today’s verdict convicting Derek Chauvin of murder is an important step for justice, after a year in which we have seen so many failures of justice.  While the jury’s verdict will not bring George Floyd back to life, I hope today’s conviction will ease… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that Texans who receive Veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week.  The latest round of payments specifically applies to veterans and their beneficiaries who receive Compensation and Pension (C&P) benefit payments and who do not normally file a tax… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act.  This legislation closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act to help eliminate the gender wage gap and ensure women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable.  Congresswoman Fletcher is an original co-sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) testified in support of the Texas Coastal Spine project, sometimes referred to as the Ike Dike, and called for it to be included in President Biden’s proposed American Jobs Plan.   A key priority of the American Jobs Plan is strengthening infrastructure in vulnerable coastal areas, making the Texas Gulf Coast one of the most… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that the City of Houston will receive $1,656,849 in federal funding for repairs to the Kendall Library and Community Center, which closed because of damages caused by Hurricane Harvey.  The funding is provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  “Libraries are vital centers across our community, and the… Read more »

Last night, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and State Representative Ann Johnson (HD-134) held a virtual town hall on expanding health care in Texas.  They discussed efforts at the federal and state levels to make health care more accessible and answered constituent questions.   “As the pandemic has shown, keeping our communities healthy by expanding access to health… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement denouncing voter suppression bills, Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 6, currently making their way through the Texas Legislature: “Voting is the very foundation of our democratic society—and our success as a democracy depends on protecting it.  As Congressman John Lewis often reminded us: the vote is the single… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released information on how the American Rescue Plan helps combat housing insecurity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Nationally, one in five renters report being behind on rent.  In the Houston metro area, 42 percent of adults surveyed by the U.S. Census Bureau say they are behind on rent or mortgage… Read more »