Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 7th district, has shared several updates on recent legislative activities and her engagements with constituents. Fletcher, who replaced John Culberson in 2019, is known for her active participation in congressional matters and advocacy for her district.
On May 9, 2025, Rep. Lizzie Fletcher addressed ongoing discussions among Congressional Republicans regarding potential funding cuts. She stated: “As Congressional Republicans debate seriously devastating funding cuts behind closed doors, this is what the House of Representatives actually debated and voted on this week.” She emphasized her opposition to these debates by adding that she voted no, highlighting her long-standing connection to the Gulf of Mexico region.
Later that day, Fletcher expressed concern over actions taken by the Trump administration concerning student visas. In a tweet posted on May 9, 2025, she noted: “The Trump administration has cancelled student visas without due process, including for students in #TX07.” Fletcher joined forces with Rep. Jayapal and 141 other colleagues to demand explanations from Secretary Rubio and Secretary Noem regarding these actions.
On May 10, 2025, Rep. Fletcher highlighted a productive meeting with various Houston representatives during an event called “Houstonians On The Hill.” She tweeted: “It was great to see #HoustoniansOnTheHill this week, including Houston Methodist CEO Dr. Mark Boom, Houston representatives from the American Kidney Fund, Texas Radiological Society, and the Texas Hospital Association—especially important to learn from as we prepare for next.” This engagement underscores her commitment to understanding local healthcare issues as part of her legislative responsibilities.
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher was born in Houston in 1975 and continues to reside there. She graduated from Kenyon College with a BA in 1997 and earned a JD from the College of William and Mary in 2006.
