(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-07), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform:

“My heart is heavy with the news of the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings. Each day, he demonstrated a belief in and a commitment to our people, our democracy, and our Constitution that guided his actions and the Congress. His leadership and clarity of purpose, especially at this moment in our history, has been an inspiration for me and a moral compass for us all. His words and actions to make the world better for generations yet unborn will remain with us in the Congress, and we will continue to be guided by his example.”