Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, a U.S. Congress member representing Texas’ 7th district since 2019, recently expressed her concerns regarding the Republican budget bill through a series of tweets. Born in Houston, Texas in 1975, Fletcher has been an active voice in Congress, advocating for her constituents and addressing issues impacting both her district and the broader community.
On July 2, 2025, Fletcher voiced her opposition to the Republican budget bill by stating that it would not only remove health care and food assistance from millions of Americans but also eliminate incentives necessary for energy innovation within Texas’ 7th district and the wider Houston area. She emphasized this point on Twitter.
Later that day, at 18:20 UTC, Fletcher highlighted efforts to counteract the proposed legislation. She mentioned joining forces with House Democrats led by The Black Caucus during a debate to amend the bill and protect essential services for Americans. Her stance was clear as she used the hashtag #KillTheBigUglyBill in her post on Twitter.
In another tweet posted at 19:56 UTC on July 2nd, Fletcher reiterated her disapproval of the budget bill’s impact on Texas and urged fellow Texas Republicans to vote against it. She warned that “Congress’s reckless budget bill threatens to shatter the flimsy foundation of rural health care across the country,” particularly emphasizing its detrimental effects within Texas as shared on Twitter.
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher holds a BA from Kenyon College (1997) and a JD from College of William and Mary (2006). She continues to reside in Houston while serving her congressional duties.
