Houston Republic

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, a U.S. Congress member representing Texas' 7th district since 2019, shared her perspectives on significant issues through a series of tweets. Fletcher has consistently been vocal about various causes, reflecting her legislative priorities and concerns for her constituents.

On February 4, 2025, Rep. Fletcher highlighted the efforts of doctors and scientists in Texas's 7th district who are actively engaged in cancer research and prevention. She emphasized her commitment to ensuring government support for their work by stating: "#TX07 doctors and scientists are on the frontlines in the fight against cancer. This World Cancer Day, I am working in Congress and fighting to keep our government invested to support their work in cancer prevention, research, and care."

Later that day, she paid tribute to Rosa Parks on what would have been her 112th birthday. Rep. Fletcher reflected on Parks' impact on civil rights with a message encouraging others to draw inspiration from Parks' legacy: "112 years ago today, Rosa Parks was born. She grew up to challenge powerful forces with courage & determination, changing the world and inspiring others to fight against injustice and for equality."

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Fletcher addressed energy policy issues affecting Houston following President Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency. She expressed readiness to advance American energy projects despite the halt imposed by this declaration: "In Houston, we know what unleashing American energy can & should look like—and we're ready to do it." She invited followers to engage with an Energy Commerce hearing discussing these matters.