(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher released her comments submitted to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) on the State of Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation Action Plan (Draft State Action Plan) for the distribution of federal funding to help communities affected by Hurricane Harvey.  Specifically, Congresswoman Fletcher notes that in its… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) applauded House passage of the bipartisan President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act.  In honor of the life and legacy of President Bush and the First Lady, the bill requires the issuance of one-dollar coins bearing their images for a one-year period.  Congresswoman Fletcher, who currently… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her bill to protect first responders and the environment from PFAS passed the House as a part of H.R. 535, the bipartisan PFAS Action Act.  Fletcher introduced H.R. 2638 last year, which directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue guidance for firefighters and other first responders on… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of the War Powers Resolution. The Resolution reaffirms the limits imposed on the President under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, and it directs the President to terminate the use of the United States military in hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them or their use is necessary to defend… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) was elected Chair of the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. “As a representative for the energy capital of the world, I have worked with my colleagues, subject matter experts, and my constituents to learn about, invest in, and advocate for energy resources and technology. … Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), issued the following statement after Iran launched missiles at an Iraqi military base housing American troops: “I am thankful that no Americans were harmed during last night’s Iranian missile attack, but I remain highly concerned by the series of events that have led our country into direct confrontation with… Read more »

(Washington, DC) — Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted to advance the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).  The USMCA makes critical improvements to the trade agreement between our countries, includes strong environmental standards, creates enforceable labor standards, and maintains Congress’ authority to bring down the cost of pharmaceutical drugs. “In… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – This morning, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), shared the following thoughts on last night’s vote on the Articles of Impeachment with her constituents: “I spent much of the day in the House chamber listening to my colleagues debate the Articles of Impeachment.  The debate among my colleagues was not unlike the debate among our neighbors at home, many of whom… Read more »

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) secured passage of H.R. 2548, the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects (HELP) Act, through the House of Representatives, the first original bill she filed in Congress, with bipartisan support, 409 to 7. With bipartisan support from original co-sponsors… Read more »

(Houston, TX) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) shared the following message with her constituents conveying her thoughts on the articles of impeachment, an excerpt of which follows: “Few questions can be more important to our democracy than the question of whether the President of the United States has broken his solemn vow—made to all of us—to faithfully execute… Read more »