Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

Greg Abbott halts the use of H-1B visas at Texas state agencies and universities Gov. Greg Abbott said the freeze on new visas is aimed at giving state lawmakers time to consider “guardrails” for the federal H-1B program.

#TX07 is a hub for scientific research and advancements in part because of the talent we draw from all over the world. This reckless decision from Governor Abbott threatens Houston's status as a world leader in these life-saving innovations.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher: To the extent that passing bills gives the impression or message that Congress is working diligently and functioning as it should, I voted not this week to make clear that it is not. Congress is failing to do the work it should and failing to respond to the threats to our communities, our country, and our Constitution.

When fear replaces trust, writes policing expert and former Houston Police Chief, Art Acevedo, public safety collapses. Department of Homeland Security must adopt basic policing principles. bit.ly/49T0z7O

Sure, he was pandering. But if Republicans wanted to tackle affordability issues they would actually do something about Trump's tariffs and chaos. If they wanted to make health care more affordable, they wouldn't have voted for the "big beautiful bill" or undermined the ACA at every opportunity. 2/2

In our E&C markup, one of my Republican colleagues claimed that we should get rid of clean air protections because they could drive costs up for businesses—and ultimately make it harder for people to afford health care. 1/2

This week, I joined @ramirez.house.gov and my Democratic colleagues in demanding public hearings on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's blatant abuses of power and assaults on Americans' constitutional rights.

I won't stop fighting to restore #Roe and to protect the health, privacy, dignity, and freedom of women and families in #TX07 and across the country. 2/2

53 years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Roe v. Wade. I'm proud that it was Texas women who brought this case and fought it all the way to the Supreme Court. 1/2

Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.

It's like presidential Mad Libs: If T͟r͟u͟m͟p͟ can't have a N͟o͟b͟e͟l͟ P͟e͟a͟c͟e͟ P͟r͟i͟z͟e͟, he will accept one from M͟a͟r͟í͟a͟ C͟o͟r͟i͟n͟a͟ M͟a͟c͟h͟a͟d͟o͟ and seize G͟r͟e͟e͟n͟l͟a͟n͟d͟.

But it is as serious and damaging as it is absurd.
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I joined MS Now to discuss President Trump's threats towards Greenland.

Full Committee Markup YouTube video by House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Today, the @energycommerce.bsky.social has been marking up several bills related to the environment and communications. You can catch up with the hearing at this link 🔜
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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU prepares to retaliate U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought "purely of Peace" as the row over the island thre...

Deeply unhinged, petty & embarrassing.

Trump is turning the US into a pariah & doing real, lasting damage to the NATO alliance and our global partnerships—all based on personal grievance. Republicans must stop enabling this wannabe king and join Democrats to put a check on him before it’s too late.

After pushing back against the Trump administration’s move to slash $2 billion in addiction and mental health grants, HHS said they will reverse course & restore funding.

This reversal is a win for behavioral health care & will prevent needless suffering. But these cuts should never have happened.

I'm glad to report that this legislation just passed out of the @energycommerce.bsky.social Communications and Technology Subcommittee. (3/3)

Satellite alerting technology has the potential to close dangerous gaps in our emergency communications system, which is why I worked with Congressman August Pfluger and our colleagues to introduce a bill that encourages the adoption of this technology. (2/3)

🧵 No one should miss a life-saving emergency alert because they do not have cellular service. (1/3)

This is what real leadership looks like, serving the American people, not the President's agenda.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Spending Bill That Fails To Meet Needs of American People or Respond to Trump Administration’s Abuses

Today, I voted no on the Financial Services and State Department funding bill because, despite important work from House Democrats, it fails to meet the moment and to respond to the Trump administration’s many abuses.

Read more on my vote here. ⬇️
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Help us share the love with Houston's veterans by making Valentines for Vets. Cards are due January 30—sign up today at bit.ly/Valentines4Vets26! 💕

OTD in 1903, the first Korean immigrants arrived in the U.S. Since then, their contributions can be seen in every facet of American life and here in #TX07—from small businesses to the arts.

I join my @capac.house.gov colleagues in celebrating Korean American Day!

Big day today, as the @houstontexans.bsky.social head north to begin their playoff run! Let's win this! #HTownMade

U.S. will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor, migration and other issues the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversit...

A sad day for the United States of America. Choosing to isolate Americans and and removing the U.S. from positions of international leadership. Who does this serve? Certainly not Americans.

Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.

From NYT: An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.

US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, capping off one of the weakest years of job gains in decades | CNN Business Hiring slowed more than expected in December, marking a sluggish end to what was one of the weakest years of job growth in decades.

The first year of Trump's economy, wrapped:

> "The worst year for job gains outside of a recession since 2003." www.cnn.com/2026/01/09/e...

Gabby Giffords Is Still Fighting Her days are filled with rehab sessions and relentless advocacy. (And occasionally cars, motorcycles, and the French horn.)

In the 15 years since Gabby Giffords was shot in the head while hosting an event at a grocery store in her district, she has turned that tragedy into purpose and a platform to #EndGunViolence.

May all of us take inspiration from her efforts to keep our communities safe.
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My heart goes out to the family and friends of Renee Nicole Good. May her memory be a blessing. (3/3)

The purpose of law enforcement is to keep our communities safe from harm, not to cause it and not to lie about it. We need a full federal investigation of ICE's policies, practices, and actions that led to today's tragedy. (2/3)

What we know so far about the fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and acknowledged that they hold "very different viewpoints" on the shooting that killed a 37-year-old woman.

ICE agents' cold-blooded killing of an American citizen in her car in Minneapolis today is an outrage. As are the disparaging and baseless statements from President Trump and the Trump administration that followed. (1/3)
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A replica of the plaque honoring the heroes of January 6 hangs outside of my #TX07 office in gratitude to the US Capitol Police who defended our Capitol and our country that day and as a reminder that American democracy requires all of us to be courageous and committed in its defense.