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Lizzie Fletcher acknowledges black history month; criticizes Trump administration funding policies

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Lizzie Fletcher U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Lizzie Fletcher U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, serving Texas's 7th District in the U.S. Congress since 2019, has shared several insights on her social media platform regarding current events and celebrations. These tweets highlight significant cultural observances and political stances she has taken as a representative.

On February 1, 2025, Rep. Fletcher acknowledged Black History Month, emphasizing the importance of recognizing "the many powerful voices and stories of Black Americans throughout our history" both in her district #TX07 and across the United States. She urged for continued learning and honoring of their contributions to America's collective narrative. "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize the many powerful voices and stories of Black Americans throughout our history, in #TX07 and across our country."

Later that day, Rep. Fletcher criticized actions by the Trump administration concerning congressional appropriations. She expressed concern over attempts to redirect funds meant for American families and communities due to policy disagreements with Congress's agenda. Her statement underscored the perceived unilateral nature of these actions as unlawful. "The Trump administration has taken actions to block funds that Congress appropriated because they do not match its policy agenda."

In another post on February 1, Rep. Fletcher shared her experiences celebrating Lunar New Year within her district #TX07. She extended gratitude towards organizers of local festivals such as the Chinese Community Center's event and Alief's Texas Lunar Festival while wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Snake."I had a wonderful time celebrating #LunarNewYear across #TX07!"