U.S. House Republicans moved on Wednesday to cut a $3.3 billion federal program meant to reconnect inner-city neighborhoods that were spliced decades ago by the construction of interstate highways, including Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens in Houston. The move threatens the future of the Houston project, one of more than 75 across the country, which would create tree-covered sidewalks in… Read more »

Today, House Democratic Co-Chairs of the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement on the election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister of Canada. “We extend our congratulations to Mark Carney on his election victory and his appointment as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. … Read more »

Houston-area seniors and elected officials are increasingly alarmed at longer wait times on the phone and in-person at Social Security offices, fearing that the Trump administration is pushing more staffing cuts and potential slashes to benefits. Calls to Social Security offices spiked 65% in March, year over year, department data shows, and many are waiting more than two hours on the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to lower the cost of living for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and across the country. “President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans—but his actions have done the opposite,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “He has imposed reckless tariffs—one of the largest tax increases in our… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Medicaid as Congressional Republicans’ budget-related legislation calls for at least $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, a public health insurance program. "People across our district, our state, and our country rely on Medicaid for essential health care.  The proposed cuts that House Republicans are moving… Read more »

President Donald Trump is using tariffs to disrupt nearly everything about the global trade order. Except for a tariff policy that favors men over women. For decades, the US tariff system has taxed women’s clothing more heavily than men’s. Tariffs on women’s clothing are currently about three percent higher than men’s, a policy that’s known as “pink tariffs” — similar to the “pink tax”… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the need to protect Social Security as the agency plans to cut more than 7,000 employees—14 percent of its workforce—to comply with an executive order from President Trump to reduce the federal workforce. “Social Security is a cornerstone of the American promise—a commitment that after a lifetime of hard work, every American has… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against H.R. 22, a bill that requires specific documents to demonstrate proof of citizenship from every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names.  The required documentation would include either a passport or a birth certificate paired with a current… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against Congressional Republicans’ budget-related legislation that calls for at least $1.5 trillion in government spending cuts in the House and at least $4 billion in the Senate.  “At a time when families across our community and our country are struggling with rising costs, the Congressional Republican budget plan directs… Read more »

A town hall meeting for Texas’s 7th Congressional District, organized by U.S. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, was successfully held at the Chinese Culture Center. This event also featured special guest speakers, including Texas State Representative Gene Wu and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. Congresswoman Fletcher shared valuable and diverse insights, which were well received… Read more »