Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order granting pardons to nearly 1,600 people and clemency to 14 people convicted of offenses related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, many of whom were violent offenders who assaulted law enforcement officers and illegally carried firearms or other… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement following the death of fellow Texan and reproductive rights champion Cecile Richards: “I join our community in Houston and people across our country in mourning the loss of Cecile Richards, a trailblazer for women and girls in Texas and across our country.  Like so many Texas women before her—including her… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved more than 15,000 matters for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining benefits from Social Security, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as addressing matters… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages: “Today’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement establishing a ceasefire and negotiating the release of hostages is a major breakthrough for the Israeli and Palestinian people and an important step… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) was elected Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce for the 119th Congress.  Congresswoman Fletcher will also serve on the Subcommittee on Health, the Subcommittee on Energy, and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  “I am honored and proud to serve as Vice Ranking Member in the 119th… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held an online town hall where she provided a summary of on her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District in 2024 and a preview of the year ahead.  “I was glad to share a year in review update with residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District on issues affecting our community and what Congress has done to address them,”… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) announcement that it will now provide 18 different types of alerts—including natural disaster alerts and AMBER alerts—in the 13 most commonly spoken languages in the United States, plus American Sign Language (ASL).  Previously, alerts were only available in English and… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement as the 119th Congress convened: “I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Today, I took the oath of office to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge the duties of this office.  I look forward to building on the work we have… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced Cindy Lu as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.  Cindy’s app, Oasis, is designed to support mental health by guiding users through introspective practices to foster self-awareness and emotional well-being through a personalized experience. “I am so impressed with Cindy’s creative talent and thoughtful purpose,”… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released her 2024 Annual Report detailing her work representing Texas’ Seventh Congressional District this year.  The report highlights some of Congresswoman Fletcher’s work on legislation, events in the district, and constituent matters in 2024. “I am honored and proud to represent Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, and to bring the… Read more »