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.  Over the last year, President Trump has ignored, defied, and dismissed the Congress, the courts, and the Constitution, doing real and lasting harm to the people and the principles of the United States of America,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “I expect the address to continue the dangerous and divisive dishonesty that has become part and parcel of this administration.  Instead of listening to lies about and insults to the American people, I plan to listen to the people: Houstonians and Texans who will share their perspective on the real state of the union.  In this historic moment, it is the people of this country who must come together and chart our path forward with vision and patriotism.  I am proud to represent them, and grateful for the opportunity to spend the evening hearing from them.”

This session will be closed to press.