The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) backs the proposal of the Pink Tariffs Study Act, being introduced by Congresswomen Lizzie Fletcher and Brittany Pettersen from the New Democratic Coalition (NDC) Trade Task Force, voicing concerns over the alleged “century-long potential gender-bias and regressivity” within the US tariff system. The congresswomen said they introduced… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Pink Tariffs Study Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Treasury to conduct a study on potential gender bias and regressivity within the U.S. tariff system and report the findings to Congress.  The introduction of this legislation follows reports that the U.S. tariff… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Alief community leaders Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays, Harris County Toll Road Authority Roberto Treviño, Westchase District CEO Irma Sanchez, and representatives from the office of City Council Member Tiffany Thomas to announce $1,200,000 in federal funding to allow Harris County to… Read more »

A $1.5 million study will look into how to reconnect the Alief community that is currently divided by the Westpark Tollway. The study will involve a community-driven planning process to focus on roadway safety, flood mitigation, bicycle-pedestrian access, transit options, parks and open spaces, and art. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher said the study will consider community members… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) toured areas of Gulfton where a federal grant will enable comprehensive infrastructure improvements to construct and repair sidewalks, improve drainage with green stormwater infrastructure, and plant trees, benefiting more than 37,000 residents in the neighborhood.  The tour comes after Congresswoman Fletcher helped secure $43,438,830 for… Read more »

A $43 million federal grant is slated to bring new sidewalks, bike lanes, and more trees to the Gulfton community by 2026. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher made the announcement in a press release on Monday and walked the community on Wednesday, getting a first-hand look at areas in need of improvements. Houston Public Works and Tammy Rodriguez, the president of the Gulfton Citizens… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, whose Houston-based 7th Texas District includes part of Fort Bend County, told an audience at the Safari Texas Ranch event center last week that the area serves as a model for how politics at the national level and work better. First elected in 2018 and reelected twice since, Fletcher, a Democrat, has represented the eastern-most part of Fort Bend after… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02), Co-Chairs of the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security, H.Res. 1053. “For more than a century, the United… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) celebrated the Biden administration’s announcement that it will award $200 million to T.EN Stone & Webster Process Technology, Inc. to decarbonize ethanol.  “I am thrilled that the Biden administration will award $200 million to decarbonize ethanol to T.EN Stone & Webster Process Technology, Inc. in Texas’ Seventh Congressional… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.Res. 1102, which extends government funding through the end of Fiscal Year 2024, September 30, 2024. “Keeping our government funded and functioning is a fundamental responsibility of Congress,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I am pleased that this legislation adheres to the… Read more »