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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Press Conference Announcing Funding for Waterline Replacement in West University Place

By Houston Republic Report | Sep 5, 2023

Funding will replace nearly 100-year-old water distribution lines, helping to provide clean drinking water for residents

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the community hosts The Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington held at The Historic St John Missionary Baptist Church

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 29, 2023

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and the community hosts The Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington held at The Historic St John Missionary Baptist Church located at 2702 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004. The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr gave his only speech in Houston at this church.

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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $62,500 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 28, 2023

The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $62,500 in grants to 25 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation taking place in the City of Houston.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

One year ago today, the Biden Administration and Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As Chair of Climate Mayors at the time, I wholeheartedly supported and applauded this historic legislation and investment in American communities. The IRA is an unprecedented commitment by the United States to fight the climate crisis while reducing the deficit and combatting inflation, reducing household expenses on energy, and creating jobs.

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Congressman Wesley Hunt Introduces Bipartisan Safer Supervision Act

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX) joins U.S. Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Byron Donalds (R-FL), David Trone (D-MD), and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Safer Supervision Act.

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to the Texas ‘Revenge Porn’ Lawsuit

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 17, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia applauds the legal victory of a Texas woman against cyber exploitation and the malicious spread of intimate images.

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Congresswoman Sheila jackson Lee helps bring back young Houstonian Who was Inappropriately Held in Dubai since April

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 8, 2023, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement as she helped bring back young Houstonian and social media influencer, Tierra Young Allen “Sassy Trucker” who was inappropriately held in Dubai since April back to Houston with her family in August.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Highlights $40.4 Million in Federal Funding To Help Houston METRO Put Cleaner Buses on the Roads

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 16, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) highlighted the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will receive $40,402,548 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program—a program established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The grant will allow METRO to purchase 40 compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel buses, build a CNG fueling station, and modernize an existing bus maintenance facility. The 40 new buses will replace aging vehicles currently used on bus routes. CNG fuel comes from a variety of sources, including landfills and animal farms, and has a net-zero emissions impact.

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Mayor Turner Releases Inaugural 2023 Federal Legislative and Advocacy Update

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 15, 2023

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Government Relations Team have released the 2023 Federal Legislative and Advocacy Update. The Federal Update, a first of its kind report, provides an overview of how national initiatives are impacting the city along with competitive grants awarded.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces 12,000 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District Residents

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 14, 2023

On August 10, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved 12,000 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.

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City of Houston Works to Improve Emergency Preparedness Among Young People

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 8, 2023

The City of Houston and the Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement has launched a campaign to educate Houston youth about emergency preparedness . The campaign was designed in partnership with the office’s youth leaders and includes a series of infographics, videos, and presentations, that feature accessible and inclusive language and graphics designed by youth, for youth.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Invites Students in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District to Participate in 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By Houston Republic Report | Aug 8, 2023

On August 2, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the launch of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. The competition, which is open to middle school and high school students, encourages students to learn to code and inspires them to pursue careers in computer science.

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Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Recognized as Ally by United States Department of Education

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 25, 2023

The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement has achieved a momentous milestone in its commitment to fostering academic and holistic development among the youth. The United States Department of Education recently recognized the Office as an official ally of the Engage Every Student initiative. A bold new call to action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child who wants to participate.

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to Governor Abbott's Inhumane Border Policies

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 25, 2023

On July 18, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia responds to Governor Abbott's inhumane border policies.

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Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Unite on Bill to Rename the National School Lunch Program Act

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 18, 2023

On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Standing With Women in the Military, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against NDAA

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 18, 2023

On July 14, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, H.R. 2670, which includes a number of Republican poison pill provisions, including one to restrict reproductive freedom for service members and their dependents.

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Houston Selected as Finalist for Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 13, 2023

Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced that Houston has been chosen as one of the 17 finalist cities to receive grants of up to $1 million each as part of the prestigious Public Art Challenge. This program, launched in 2014, supports temporary public art projects that address urgent civic issues.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Holds Across the Aisles Event To Hear Directly From Residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 13, 2023

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) held her signature “Across the Aisles” event at a Kroger store in Fort Bend County to meet with residents from Texas’ Seventh Congressional District, provide them with an opportunity to learn about the services her office provides, and ask questions about issues important to them.

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GAG Texas leader Johnson: 'Absolutely disgusting and typical behavior from the National Grooming Education Association'

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 11, 2023

Gays Against Groomers Texas leader Brad Johnson decried the National Education Association (NEA) for their recent list of student reading recommendations in a tweet published on Wednesday.

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Announces $6.3 Million in Federal Funding to Harris County for Covid Relief

By Houston Republic Report | Jul 7, 2023

On July 5, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announces $6,358,150 in federal funding to Harris County for emergency protective measures.