The newly secured funds will be used to upgrade sections of sidewalks that are currently missing, in poor condition, or undersized, the MHRA said in a media statement dated June 25, 2024. The enhancements, it said, are crucial for providing safer connections and better access for community members, including students and children. The grant will specifically cover the construction costs,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade:
“Since the Dobbs decision, the health care crisis in Texas and around the country has only gotten worse,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “Women experiencing pregnancy… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development (MBDA) Eric Morrissette and Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce CEO and Co-Founder Tammi Wallace in visiting Black Phlox Candle Company, an LGBTQ+-owned small business in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. The visit comes during LGBTQ+ Pride Month and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 8070, because it includes a number of poison pill provisions, including one to restrict reproductive freedom for service members and their dependents.
“I am deeply disappointed that the Republican members of the House once again turned a bipartisan bill to fund our… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2024, which explicitly bans discrimination in jury service on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
“Jury service is a privilege and a responsibility of citizenship. As a former courtroom lawyer, I know how important it is to… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, H.R. 8580, a partisan government funding bill that fails our veterans, harms our military readiness, worsens the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families, and further limits women’s access to abortion.
“It appears… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a press conference with Sugar Land leaders to highlight $1,000,000 in congressional funding she secured for the City of Sugar Land’s Public Safety Training Facility. Congresswoman Fletcher was joined by Sugar Land Mayor Joe Zimmerman, Sugar Land Council Members Carol McCutcheon, William Ferguson, Nashaud Kermally, and Suzanne… Read more »
The city of Sugar Land received $1 million in funding Tuesday for an expanded first responder training facility.
U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher secured the federal dollars through a process that allows members of Congress to request money for projects in their districts. The federal money will be combined with funding from a bond approved by voters in 2019.
"I think it’s really… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a pardon for Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering U.S. Air Force veteran Garrett Foster during a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration for racial justice:
“Governor Abbott’s decision to pardon convicted murderer Daniel Perry is outrageous. This pardon is an… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, Senate Amendment to H.R. 3935, to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years and to improve several aviation safety and infrastructure programs that Congresswoman Fletcher specifically advocated for.
“It is critical that Congress support aviation in… Read more »
