Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. The competition, which is open to middle school and high school students, encourages students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in computer science.
“As new technologies emerge at record speeds,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, H.R. 3935, to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and to improve several aviation safety and infrastructure programs that Congresswoman Fletcher specifically advocated for.
“It is critical that Congress support aviation in the United… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) became an original co-sponsor of the Freedom to Vote Act, H.R. 11. The Freedom to Vote Act improves ballot box access for American voters, strengthens transparency in elections, and implements campaign finance reforms.
“The right to vote is foundational to our democratic system. And our success as a democratic society depends on… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, H.R. 2670, which includes a number of Republican poison pill provisions, including one to restrict reproductive freedom for service members and their dependents.
“I am deeply disappointed that the Republican majority has turned a bipartisan bill to fund our… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held her signature “Across the Aisles” event at a Kroger store in Fort Bend County to meet with residents from Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, provide them with an opportunity to learn about the services her office provides, and ask questions about issues important to them.
“I was glad to visit with… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) published her 2023 Mid-Year Report, detailing her work on behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District from January through June this year. The report highlights Congresswoman Fletcher’s work on legislative and constituent matters.
“From introducing legislation important to our community, to ensuring implementation of major… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Southside Place Mayor Andy Chan, City of West University Place Mayor Susan Sample, Texas House District 134 Representative Ann Johnson, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Tina Petersen to announce that they have secured $32 million in funding to move forward with the… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the bipartisan Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act. This legislation establishes standards for registration, inspection, chain of custody, labeling and packing, and proper disposition of donated bodies, to ensure bad actors are unable to take advantage of donors and their… Read more »
Prior to today’s announcement of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, outlining the distribution of $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a telephone town hall, where more than 500 constituents received an update on her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and answered constituents’ questions on issues of importance to the community.
“I was glad to share a mid-year update with residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District on issues affecting our… Read more »