Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) attended the White House signing ceremony of the historic Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Congresswoman Fletcher was an original co-sponsor of the legislation in the House of Representatives, which designates June 19 as a federal holiday each year. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced in Galveston,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, legislation to designate June 19 as a federal holiday each year. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas that “all slaves are free” and that there would be “an absolute equality of personal rights.”
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a bill to strengthen voting rights across the country, clean up corruption, and bring transparency to our elections. Congresswoman Fletcher is a cosponsor of this legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last night, 220-210.
“The right to vote is foundational to our… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. This legislation implements reforms to create stronger systems of transparency and accountability in policing across the country. It passed the House of Representatives, 220-212.
“The killing of George Floyd, a native Houstonian, sparked a… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation that counties could only to designate one location to collect completed mail ballots:
“Harris County is the third largest county in the United States; with a population of more than 4.5 million, it has more residents than 25 states. … Read more »
(Houston, TX) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:
“Today, I join Americans across the country in mourning the death and celebrating the life of Congressman John Lewis, one of the most courageous and committed citizens our country has ever known.
“Through his life, he gave us an incredible gift… Read more »
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted to pass H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. This legislation implements reforms to create stronger systems of transparency and accountability in policing across the country. Congresswoman Fletcher is a cosponsor of the legislation, which passed the House of Representatives with… Read more »
(Houston, TX) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that she joined Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) as an original co-sponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, H.R. 7232, to designate June 19 as federal holiday each year. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas that “all slaves are free”… Read more »
(Houston, TX) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement after signing on as a co-sponsor of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, legislation introduced this week by the Congressional Black Caucus to create stronger systems of transparency and accountability in policing across the country and to safeguard every American’s right to safety and justice.
“I… Read more »
(Houston, TX) – Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on President Trump’s press conference in the Rose Garden yesterday, threatening to use the U.S. military against protesters across the country:
“At this time of great pain and crisis, the President has failed to perform the important role that belongs uniquely to his office: to bring Americans… Read more »
