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 disingenuously named Parents Bill of Rights Act, H.R. 5, which creates unnecessary and burdensome reporting requirements for schools, diverts essential resources, promotes censorship, and creates a hostile school environment for LGBTQI+ students. Instead, Fletcher voted for alternative legislation House Democrats… Read more »
The Congressional Equality Caucus announced that Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will serve as a Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. The Equality Caucus works toward the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement about the killing of Tyre Nichols after he was detained by police:
“My heart has been heavy with anticipation, and is even more so now with the knowledge of the details of the brutal killing of Tyre Nichols by police officers following a traffic stop. My heart… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 8404, to enshrine marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples in federal law, repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide legal protections for marriage equality. Congresswoman Fletcher is a co-sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act.
“Today,… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a virtual roundtable highlighting Black-owned businesses in our community, discussing the challenges their businesses face, and celebrating their successes. Following the roundtable, Congresswoman Fletcher toured Houston City Dance, a TX-07 Black-owned small business, with representatives from the Houston Small Business Administration… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This legislation restores the full protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and restores federal oversight for states with a recent history of voter discrimination. Congresswoman Fletcher is an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement as an original co-sponsor of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives today.
“The right to vote is sacred, and our success as a democracy depends on protecting it. Over the past year, we have seen states, including… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke on Houston Matters about the efforts in Congress to advance federal legislation to protect the right to vote. This comes after members of the Texas House flew to Washington, D.C., breaking quorum to block two bills that would add new voting restrictions across Texas.
You can listen to the interview with Houston… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s failure to advance debate on S. 1, the For the People Act, legislation to counter the restrictive voting measures enacted in states across the country, including Texas.
“Voting is the very foundation of our democratic society—and our success as a democracy depends on… Read more »
