Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved more than 15,000 matters for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining benefits from Social Security, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as addressing matters before the Small Business Administration, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Internal Revenue Service, and others. 

“Every day, our team of constituent advocates works to serve our constituents on matters of all kinds, helping those seeking assistance with federal agencies,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I am grateful to the residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District who have put their trust in me and my team to help resolve some of their most pressing problems.  I am proud of our team, and I look forward to continuing to serve our neighbors and helping our community in every way we can.”

Below are some testimonials from constituents Congresswoman Fletcher and her team have helped:

Social Security Administration

“My wife sadly passed away earlier this year, and I attempted to collect her Social Security benefits.  I provided all the necessary paperwork to the SSA, but instead encountered poor communication, lost paperwork, and endless (and unjustified) roadblocks for denying benefits.  Between the grieving and the mounting financial pressure, I had almost given up hope until I reached out to the Office of Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  Congresswoman Fletcher’s Office successfully secured Social Security benefits (plus back pay) in less than a month after our initial contact.

“I cannot begin to my express my gratitude and admiration for what was accomplished. I would not have been able to receive my wife’s benefits without Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  A special shout out to [Constituent Advocate] Sara who was our initial point of contact with the Office of Congresswoman Fletcher.”

- Oscar B.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

“I applied for Concurrent filing of I-765 and I-131.  My I-765 was approved and when contacted USCIS for I-131 they asked me to wait.  My case was not expedited initially even after submitting a doctor's letter and my flight ticket.  But I needed to travel to India for my mother's injury and she needed some support to do her daily activities.  Then I approached Congresswoman Fletcher's office for help to expedite my case.  [Senior Constituent Advocate] Fatimah reached out to USCIS and on their side, I opened an expedited request again in my.uscis.gov and reuploaded an updated travel ticket along with a few other documents to prove my relationship with my mother.  As my case was supported by the Congresswoman's office, my case was expedited and got approved. 

“I will be traveling to India to support my mother as planned this time.  This is a big hassle for Legal Immigrants who have been in USA for more than 15 plus years and have to wait for approval to travel.  Thanks to the Congresswoman's office for support.”

- Venkata P.

United States Department of State 

“I contacted Congresswoman Fletcher’s office because I ordered my daughters’ passports in May, and in August, we still hadn’t received anything.  We were supposed to travel on August 14.  Had to change my travel date.  I called multiple times for an update on where her passport was.  Paid for expedited and I kept getting “it’s in progress.”  It was in-progress since MAY!  I sent out an email late August 12 to the Congresswoman.  August 13 the Congresswoman’s team reached out to me, and I filled out the paperwork required.  August 14 I got an email notification that the passport has been approved and now shipped and will be here by Aug 17!  I am forever grateful!  I was super stressed out, but they have eased that.”

- Reshae A.