(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in favor of H.R. 4695, the bipartisan Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act, which imposes sanctions against Turkey for the invasion of northern Syria. It passed the House with bipartisan support, 403 to 16.
“Turkey’s aggression in Syria has further destabilized the region,” said Congresswoman Fletcher. “It is… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) supported the passage of H.R. 4842, the Expositions Provide Opportunities (EXPO) Act, which she co-sponsored. The bill passed the House yesterday.
Houston is one of two U.S. cities interested in competing to host the 2027 World Expo.
Under current law, the U.S. is the only G7 country that relies on private donations to… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) cosponsored and voted to pass H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, a bipartisan bill requiring funds collected in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for authorized harbor maintenance needs, including to the Port of Houston, be spent on such activities. The bill passed the House, 296 to… Read more »
(Houston, TX) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a community conversation and resource fair with veterans from Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and representatives from organizations that focus on veterans issues.
In a city with the second largest veterans population in the country, Congresswoman Fletcher… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted to pass H.R. 4617, Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, a bill she co-sponsored, which requires campaigns to report offers of assistance from foreign actors to the FBI. The bill passed the House, 227 to 181.
“Protecting our elections is essential. Our government is of, by, and… Read more »
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Good afternoon and welcome to today’s joint subcommittee hearing on advancing our nation’s space weather activities.
I am happy to be here with my colleague, Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairwoman Horn to discuss the important topic of space weather. The term space weather… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke on the House floor today to honor the life and service of Lt. Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal. Congresswoman Fletcher also introduced a resolution to honor his life, co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of Houston members.
To watch the full video of her remarks, click here. … Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-07), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform:
“My heart is heavy with the news of the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings. Each day, he demonstrated a belief in and a commitment to our people, our democracy, and our Constitution that… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the escalating violence in northern Syria and the passage of H.J. Res. 77, which expresses the House’s opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the northern Syrian border:
“As a result of the President’s decision last week, our Kurdish allies and innocent… Read more »
(Houston, TX) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) and more than 50 members of Congress in a letter to President Trump asking for more information on his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from the Syrian Turkish border.
“We believe your decision to withdraw U.S. personnel from the area will have far-reaching diplomatic and national security… Read more »
