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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Applauds Biden Administration Announcement of Houston Hydrogen Hub Location

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the announcement that the Biden administration has selected the HyVelocity Hub in Houston as one of seven locations across the United States for a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub.  The selection comes after Congresswoman Fletcher has continuously made the case for Houston to serve as a location for the hub. “As a supporter of the…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Condemns Hamas Attack on Israel

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"I join those in our community and across the United States in unequivocally condemning the brutal coordinated attacks taking place in Israel by Hamas terrorists, including the targeting and abduction of Israeli civilians. "The United States stands with its ally Israel and supports Israel's right to defend itself."

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement following the vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House:  “Today is a somber and serious day for the House of Representatives and for the country.  For the first time in more than 100 years, the House has voted on a motion to remove the Speaker of the House.  It is now time for the…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Avoiding a Government Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, which extends government funding for 45 days and provides $16 billion in disaster relief funding:  “Keeping our government funded and functioning is a fundamental responsibility of Congress.  Today’s short-term…

ICYMI: Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Shares Information on Shutdown Impact

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) shared additional information with constituents about how a government shutdown could impact residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and what to expect if Congress fails to appropriate funds required for the federal government to function.  Unless the House and Senate vote to continue funding the government, funding will lapse…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Celebrates Biden Administration Announcement of Selection of Texas as ARPA-H Medical Innovation Hub

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the announcement that the Biden administration has selected Texas as its Customer Experience Hub for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).  ARPA-H is an independent agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that helps develop innovative solutions to society’s most challenging health…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Mental Health Care for Seniors

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COMPLETE Care Act

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45), Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08), Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective (COMPLETE) Care Act to help primary care…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Becomes Original Co-Sponsor of John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) became an original co-sponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R. 14.  This legislation restores the full protections of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 and restores federal oversight for states with a recent history of voter discrimination.   “Voting is the very foundation of our democracy,”…

With Back-to-School Season Underway, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than $2 Million To Expand Digital Literacy Resources at Houston Public Libraries

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8.31 HPL Digi-Lit CFP

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library Executive Director Dr. Rhea Lawson to highlight $2,000,347 in Congressional funding she secured for Houston Public Library’s (HPL) Youth Digi-Lit Project.  The Youth Digi-Lit Project is an extension of HPL’s Learning Link Library Card Program, which allows students at Alief…

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Press Conference Announcing Funding for Waterline Replacement in West University Place

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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a press conference to highlight $2,500,000 in federal funding to replace approximately 2,400 linear feet of pre-1939 cast iron potable water distribution lines, which have exceeded their lifespan. The waterlines, which are located on Milton Street, serve as a main artery from the City’s pump station that feeds its overall water…