Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the Reproductive Health Care Training Act.  The Reproductive Health Care Training Act creates a grant program to establish medical programs in states where abortion is legal, so that students,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) launched the bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus to protect American families, homes, and communities from flood damage.   “Along the Texas Gulf Coast, we know all too well the devastating impacts of flooding and… Read more »

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) opened a new district office in Sugar Land, and held a ribbon cutting and open house over the weekend.  “I am proud to represent so many people in Fort Bend County in Congress, and am thrilled to open a district office in Sugar Land to serve them,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I was honored and delighted that so many leaders… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) launched the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus, a bipartisan coalition dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen the economic and security relationship between the United States and Canada.   “For more than a century, the United States and Canada have maintained a close… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) announced in a press conference on Tuesday a program that provides $1.4 million in funding for the health of black mothers and infants. The black maternal & child health program directly addresses the pregnancy-related mortality risks among black women stemming among other factors from inadequate and inaccessible care before, during, and after… Read more »

Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher announced Tuesday that Harris County has secured $1.4 million in federal dollars that will be dedicated to tackling the county's Black maternal mortality and morbidity rate.     The additional funds come after Harris County officials honored Black Maternal Health Week last month and stated the… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, H.R. 3746, a bipartisan bill that lifts the debt ceiling until January 2025 and sets budget caps for this Congress. “Congress has the responsibility to ensure that the United States fulfills its obligations and pays its bills,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “The Fiscal… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a press conference to highlight $1,431,174 in federal funding she secured for Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Maternal & Child Health Program.  The funding will be used to support the program, which focuses on Black mothers and helps eligible families navigate their parenting journey through an evidence-based home visitation… Read more »

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the $1.4 million in federal funding given to help Harris County’s Black Maternal and Child Health Program. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of all developed countries, and Black mothers in Harris County are 1.4 times more likely to die during pregnancy and… Read more »

HOUSTON (KIAH)- U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) announced in a press conference on Tuesday a program that provides $1.4 million in funding for the health of black mothers and infants. The black maternal & child health program directly addresses the pregnancy-related mortality risks among black women stemming among other factors from inadequate and inaccessible care before,… Read more »