Tonight, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable discussion to listen to Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union rather than listen to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. Community members and representatives from Houston organizations including the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, the Houston Area Urban League, FIEL Houston, the ACLU of… Read more »
U.S. Reps. Lizzie Fletcher, Sylvia Garcia and Christian Menefee, all Democrats from Houston, will not attend the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. Tuesday night, according to their offices.
Fletcher will instead host a "listening session" for Texans, Garcia will host a phone-in town hall and Menefee will attend a… Read more »
While President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address in Washington, two Houston-area members of Congress say they will spend the evening at home, listening directly to constituents instead of attending the speech.
Rep. Christian Menefee, who represents Texas’ 18th Congressional District, announced he will attend two previously scheduled community meetings in Houston.… Read more »
On Tuesday, February 24, rather than attend the State of the Union Address from President Trump, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will host a listening session to hear directly from Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union.
“I have not missed a State of the Union address since I have been elected to Congress. This year, however, is not like any other. … Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, ruling that President Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to impose tariffs unilaterally.
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is the right one, and it is an important victory for the rule of… Read more »
A new study by Silent Spring Institute shows that hair extensions contain more harmful chemicals than previously thought by experts.
The products tested contain toxic organotins, flame retardants, and other substances linked with cancer and other harmful health effects, according to the study.
"In our recent study, we evaluated 43 hair extension products from human hair, synthetic… Read more »
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The "2026 Lunar New Year Carnival," jointly organized by the Chinese Cultural Service Center (CCC) and the Southwest Administration, was held in Houston on February 14. The park was bustling with activity and festive cheer, attracting large crowds and making parking extremely difficult. This annual… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296, a bill that adds burdensome documentation requirements for every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. Under this bill, when registering or re-registering to vote, Americans would have to provide documents… Read more »
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.J.Res.72, legislation to terminate the national emergency declared by President Trump to justify imposing tariffs on all imports from Canada.
“President Trump promised he would deliver lower costs for Americans—but his actions have had the opposite effect,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “President Trump’s reckless… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led 81 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief in support of Harris County’s lawsuit against the Trump administration for terminating the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Solar for All program.
“Solar for All is one of the most important affordable energy… Read more »
