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 »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement ahead of a potential government shutdown. “Shutting down the government is not governing,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “Earlier this week, House and Senate leaders agreed on a bipartisan spending deal to keep the government funded and functioning that included more than $100 billion in… Read more »

The bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, S. 4367, which authorizes water infrastructure studies and projects across the country, passed the U.S. Senate.  This bill includes language to instruct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to complete the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study (BBTRS) that Congresswoman Lizzie… Read more »

This week, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—both of which reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and federal employees.  Congresswoman Fletcher is a co-sponsor of H.R. 82 and… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) delivered holiday cards to senior citizens across Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Local students, teachers, and Seventh District constituents created and delivered more than 1,257 cards to Congresswoman Fletcher’s Houston office this month to be shared with area seniors.  “I was thrilled to deliver holiday cards to seniors… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), joined by six of their colleagues, sent a letter to the House Committee on Administration requesting a change to the current House Rules to allow members of Congress to share information about non-profit resources during natural disasters.  Under the current rules of the House of Representatives, Members… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led their colleagues in sending a letter urging the Biden administration to ensure the Texas Gulf Coast hydrogen industry can benefit fully from the clean energy tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).  The letter comes as the Biden administration is set… Read more »