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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

@repfletcher.bsky.social
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Honored and proud to represent Texas' 7th Congressional District in Houston, where inclusion, innovation, and collaboration thrive. #TX07

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚨 A Senate committee passed the Mystic Alert Act—a bill to prevent future tragedies by improving access to emergency alerts during storms—clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor. The Senate must hold a vote on it so that we can take action before the next disaster.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The bill to sanction Russia and Iran doesn't actually impose sanctions, but it does give new powers to President Trump to impose more tariffs. And American families can't afford more Trump tariffs.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Today has been one of reflection and service as we remember and honor those who we lost 25 years ago—those who loved them, and those who rushed in to help them that day, and in the days and years that followed. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, we honor the memories, the heroism, and the patriotism of our fellow Americans and remember what happened to our country on September 11, 2001. Let us remember the love of neighbor and country we witnessed and felt that day, and make this #PatriotDay a day of service to our fellow Americans.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
President Trump has weaponized tariffs not against other countries, but against us—and Texans are bearing the second highest burden in the United States. What's more, these tariffs impact Texas manufacturers, making it harder for them to stay competitive. Learn more at: tariffs.org/texas/
Trump Tariffs have cost Texas $37 billion

Source: National Taxpayers Union Foundation

That's $3,269 per Texas household!
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
People detained by ICE agents across our region are often taken to the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe. It is the law that Members of Congress must be permitted access to ensure fair treatment and inspect conditions. [1/2]
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
OTD in 2022, President Biden signed the #CHIPSandScience Act into law, creating jobs and boosting American semiconductor and microchip manufacturing. (1/3)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Alim Garipov should never have been taken into ICE detention. Like many detained by ICE, he's working toward a better life after leaving everything he knew behind. I'm proud that so many in our #TX07 community stood up for him, and that together we were able to secure his release.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I appreciated the opportunity to join @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social and my @demwomencaucus.bsky.social colleagues in an oversight to the ICE Detention Center in Dilley, Texas and to share my thoughts as we left ⬇️
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Americans are being lied to about what this administration is doing, who it's detaining, and why. It has to stop. The detention that we see in Dilley and the trauma that we see in our communities don't serve the interests of the American people. We deserve better.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This week, I went to the ICE Detention Center in Dilley, Texas, for an oversight visit with @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social and members of @demwomencaucus.bsky.social We gathered afterward to share what we saw and that the trauma inflicted by this administration's cruel detention policies must end.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
During our hearing on ICE's use of force in the killing of Lorenzo Salgado, I asked about ICE and DHS's claims that their policies are making us safer. The answer was clear: they're not making us safer, they're putting law-abiding people in danger, and they're empowering dangerous people instead.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
📋 For those attending tomorrow's Passport Fair, please be prepared to bring these items to help things go smoothly! This list is also available on the signup page via fletcher.house.gov/events.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Today, I joined labor leaders, elected officials, and people from across our community at SEIU to honor and remember Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and to pledge our continued support for his family and our community and our commitment to seeking truth and justice.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
In the House, we keep hearing Republicans talk about waste, fraud, and abuse. But President Trump has dismantled the agencies and organizations designed to combat fraud, and he has pardoned at least 70 allies, donors, and others who have been convicted of fraud. These things don't add up.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
A year ago tonight, the storms that brought floods to central Texas began, leaving more than 100 people dead & devastating so many families here at home & across the state. My heart is with them this weekend, as we continue to grieve, remember, & celebrate the loved ones lost in this tragedy. (1/3)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thank you to our terrific panelists from Lawyers for Good Government and the National Council of Nonprofits and to all who attended my webinar on the Trump administration's proposed rules to give political appointees a bigger role in deciding which federal grants get funded.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
250 years ago, our founders declared that all men are created equal. 62 years ago today, our president—from Texas—signed the Civil Rights Act to ensure that promise for all Americans. #America250 (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism,
it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off suck Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
A quote from the Declaration of Independence: "A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
President Trump thinks things like ensuring you have a roof over your head are "a yawn."
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Many of us are working to ensure access to quality, affordable healthcare. But Trump and House Republicans are doing the opposite in this Congress—gutting Medicaid and eliminating ACA subsidies for millions.
NBC News: Medicaid and ACA enrollment falls by more than 5 million, new report finds
The decline stems in part from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill — which was signed into law last July — and the expiration of the enhanced ACA subsidies. The law includes nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years; the subsidies expired in December after Republicans declined to extend them, leading to double- to triple-digit premium increases for millions of people.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🔔 Federal Grant Applicants: I will be hosting a webinar on the Trump Administration's newly proposed rules for the OMB—changes that, in short, will allow the process to be politicized.
A graphic of a smart phone on a yellow background with a notification at the top that reads: "Federal Grant Applicants: Significant changes at OMB could affect the grant application process.  Learn how it could impact your work and how to speak out before the public comment period closes next month."  Below, a calendar item reads, "WEBINAR ON OMB PROPOSED RULE CHANGES. Wednesday, July 1. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT. Register to attend: fletcher.house.gov/events" and below that, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher's logo.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our next Passport Fair will be on Saturday, July 18. Visit fletcher.house.gov/events to reserve an appointment and learn more about what you'll need to bring!
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This week, my colleagues and I introduced two bills to ensure that health care providers can access the full spectrum of education for women's healthcare, even if the states they live and learn in have banned it. (3/3)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Today, I joined my colleagues on the House steps to mark Gun Violence Awareness Month, wearing orange to demonstrate our commitment to people in #TX07 and across the country who have experienced gun violence. We must work together to #EndGunViolence.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The long fight for women's equal rights led to the enactment of the Equal Pay Act #OTD in 1963. Despite this important law, women today earn only 81¢ on the dollar compared to men. I'm committed to ensuring that women receive equal pay for equal work, and I'll keep fighting to close the wage gap.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This Congress has utterly failed to meet the moment and to meet the needs of Americans, forcing through a bill to fund ICE and CBP for three years without any reforms.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Glad to talk with Craig Cohen on Houston Matters about what I see happening in Washington right now: the Republican-controlled Congress rubber-stamping terrible policies and now, potentially, a $2 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund for the President. This is not how it is supposed to work.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
In 1960, in the case of Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court found that married couples have the right to use birth control. Now, like so much else, that right is under attack. [1/2]
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy #PrideMonth! I’m proud to represent the diverse and dynamic LGBTQI+ community in #TX07 across Houston. This Congress alone, House Republicans have brought more than 15 anti-LGBTQI+ bills and amendments to the floor. Our fellow Americans deserve better.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Hurricane Season is officially here. Having a kit ready, signing up for local emergency alerts, and being weather aware are your first stops for being prepared. Check out the PDF on my website with links to local resources and helpful lists at fletcher.house.gov/hurricanes.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Since last year, the Trump administration has terminated 2,300 NIH grants and cut $2.5 billion in funding for critical research on diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer, while creating a $1.8 billion slush fund to reward the President’s allies and supporters, even those who assaulted Capitol Police.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
America leads when we have dedicated people—no matter where they're from—working to save lives, create new technologies, and more. So, whose needs does this policy change serve? (2/2)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The President brought a lawsuit against the U.S., appointed his personal lawyer to the DOJ, and "settled" it by creating a nearly $2 billion slush fund of our tax money to hand out to his supporters without oversight, disclosure, or guardrails. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
#OTD in 1919, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment. It's particularly important to remember now, as some in power seek to roll back the rights Americans have fought so hard to secure, including the right to vote. Progress takes persistence, and must be affirmatively preserved.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
More than 25 years ago, the FDA approved mifepristone as safe and effective. The Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act makes clear that the FDA’s authority is real and that no state can override it to deny women access to reproductive freedom.
A green and blue graphic with writing that says, "Re-Introduced: The Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act, Reaffirming the FDA's authority in approving medication," with an image of two mifepristone pills. Below are logos for Congressman Pat Ryan and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Having a passport before you need it helps ensure your travel plans aren't disrupted, gives you the security to move freely, and broadens your horizons. If you need a new one or want to renew your current one, attend our Passport Fair on May 30! RSVP: fletcher.house.gov/events
A graphic with text over an image of a U.S. Passport on a table.
Passport Fair
Come meet with officials to apply for or renew your passport or passport card.
Burnett Bayland Community Center
Saturday, May 30
9:00AM-2:30PM
Appointment recommended. Walk-ins allowed.
To make an appointment and get more info on items to bring, visit: fletcher.house.gov/events
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Drastic cuts to FDA's staff are a direct threat to our food safety system. The system doesn't work if you take out all the people who do the work.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
My statement on ending the DHS shutdown ⬇️
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
My statement on the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais ⬇️
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
This year's winning piece that will hang at the Capitol "Dedication," by Selina Yuan, a student at Saint Thomas' Episcopal School!
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Congratulations to all who participated in our #TX07 Congressional Art Competition, and thank you to our judges from UH, HCC, & the Houston Islamic Arts Society for selecting our finalists, whom I was glad to welcome to a reception celebrating their work Saturday.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Energy leaders in Houston have made clear that what they need most from government is the ability to trust the regulatory process to be consistent and fair. Losing trust and credibility as a partner—at home and abroad—is bringing real harm to the United States. It doesn't have to be this way.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
When I asked Secretary Kennedy why he would cede our biomedical leadership—and jobs—to China, his "thoughtful answer" was that "NIH is funding a lot of crazy stuff." [2/2]
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Arrest in Alleged Plot To Attack Congregation Beth Israel 
I am deeply concerned by reports of a plot to attack Congregation Beth Israel, Houston’s oldest Jewish congregation, and The Shlenker School.  
I am grateful for the swift action and coordination by federal and local law enforcement agencies to disrupt this criminal conspiracy and for their ongoing partnership in protecting our community.  
I am proud that Texas’ Seventh Congressional District is home to Beth Israel, The Shlenker School, and so many other institutions at the center of Jewish life in Houston.  
Antisemitism has no place here, and we must all ensure our work and our actions make that clear.  As antisemitic threats against Jewish Americans continue and rise, it is critical that we do everything we can to ensure the safety of Jewish families here at home and across the country.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
My statement on today's vote on the Iran War Powers resolution ⬇️
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Today, I joined colleagues and conservationists from Texas, led by @doggett.house.gov, to voice our opposition to the border wall in Big Bend National Park. Texans across the state and across the political spectrum oppose this terrible plan.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
This #TaxDay shows us the failures of this Congress and this administration. (1/2)
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher @repfletcher.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
President Trump has done so much to hinder the important work of the Title X program, from freezing its funding to firing the civil servants who administer it. Congress must support Title X, which is why I led the effort to increase its funding this year.
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