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Congressman Al Green Opposes the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on University Admissions

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 7, 2023

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Congressman Al Green confirmed his objections to the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to gut affirmative action in higher education. He released the following statement:

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Publishes 2023 Mid-Year Report

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 7, 2023

Newly released report details work on behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $17 Million in Federal Funding to Houston Independent School District

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 5, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $17,147,333.05 in federal funding to Houston Independent School District for emergency protective measures.

Honoring History and Fighting for Justice: Congressman Al Green’s Speech about Juneteenth

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 6, 2023

On Friday, June 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered an impactful speech on the House floor centering on the importance of Juneteenth, the District of Columbia Emancipation Act, and his Conscience Agenda. He declared in his speech:

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia’s Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 5, 2023

“I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions. This is a big loss for Latinos and others who already face many challenges when trying to get into college. Affirmative action works. It opens the door of opportunity that’s often unfairly closed. This decision will take us back many years in making a good, affordable college education available to many students from districts like mine," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia.

Congressman Wesley Hunt introduces Resolution declaring July 'American Pride Month'

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 3, 2023

Congressman Wesley Hunt introduces House Resolution declaring July "American Pride Month."

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Partners Announce Funding for Poor Farm Ditch Drainage Channel

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 28, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Southside Place Mayor Andy Chan, City of West University Place Mayor Susan Sample, Texas House District 134 Representative Ann Johnson, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Tina Petersen to announce that they have secured $32 million in funding to move forward with the reconstruction of Poor Farm Ditch. Representatives from the offices of Texas State Senators Joan Huffman and John Whitmire were also present for the announcement.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $40 Million to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro)

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 26, Congresswoman Garcia announces $40,402,548 to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County’s Metro system. This funding is part of the nearly $1.7 billion in funding from the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023 Renewable Natural Gas Path to Zero Emissions Grant.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Colleagues Introduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Bill To Protect Dignity of Those Who Donate Their Bodies to Education or Research

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 2, 2023

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the bipartisan Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act. This legislation establishes standards for registration, inspection, chain of custody, labeling and packing, and proper disposition of donated bodies, to ensure bad actors are unable to take advantage of donors and their families. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) also introduced this legislation in the U.S. Senate.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort Urging Support For Local Governments To Implement Broadband Expansion

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 1, 2023

Prior to today’s announcement of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, outlining the distribution of $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, advocating for clear guidance to allow local governments to use BEAD funds to increase their permitting capacity to deploy broadband projects effectively.

Congressman Wesley Hunt Votes in favor of for H.R.1606 - Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 1, 2023

Congressman Wesley Hunt Votes in favor of for H.R.1606 - Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023. This bill provides statutory authority for the Boots to Business Program, which provides entrepreneurship training to individuals including veterans and active members of the Armed Forces, to be administered by the Small Business Administration.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $545,000 in Federal Funding to the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc.

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $545,000 to the Houston-based Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc. for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Mid-Year Telephone Town Hall

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held a telephone town hall, where more than 500 constituents received an update on her work for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District and answered constituents’ questions on issues of importance to the community.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, and Congresswoman Cori Bush Reintroduce Bill To Assist Travel for Abortion Care

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 29, 2023

Bicameral effort comes as we approach one year anniversary of Dobbs v. Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Ami Bera, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, and Congressman Mark Pocan Introduce Bill To Expand Reproductive Health Care Training to Medical Students

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 25, 2023

Legislation would ensure that medical students in states like Texas, where abortion is effectively eliminated, can travel out of state to receive training and education in abortion care

Congresswoman Garcia Introduces the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2023

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 15, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) introduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of the 118th Congress. The Dream and Promise Act provides a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients. The act is co-authored by Congresswoman Velazquez (NY-7) and Congresswoman Clarke (NY-9). The bill is co-led by Congressman Correa (CA-46), Congresswoman Chu (CA-28), Congresswoman Lofgren (CA-18), Congresswoman Jayapal (WA-7), Congresswoman Ramirez (IL-3), Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer (OR-5), Congresswoman Salazar (FL-27), and Congressman Duarte (CA-13), and González Colón (PR- At Large).

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher and Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 14, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) launched the bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus to protect American families, homes, and communities from flood damage.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Opens Sugar Land Office

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 16, 2023

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) opened a new district office in Sugar Land, and held a ribbon cutting and open house over the weekend.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Launches Bipartisan American Canadian Economy and Security Caucus

By Houston Republic Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 7, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) launched the American Canadian Economy and Security (ACES) Caucus, a bipartisan coalition dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen the economic and security relationship between the United States and Canada.

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces Up To $36 Million To The City Of Houston From Rail Crossing Elimination Program