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Lizzie Fletcher criticizes NIH funding cuts amid local engagements

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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, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 7th district since 2019, shared several updates through her social media account recently. Her posts touched on community involvement, constituent services, and federal policy concerns.

On February 10, 2025, Rep. Fletcher expressed her honor in being part of a celebration for McGee Chapel Pastor Emeritus Walter Berry and First Lady Vivian Berry. She thanked them for their "decades of service to McGee Chapel and our community." The post can be viewed here.

The following day, February 11, 2025, she informed constituents about an upcoming event where her office's advocates would be available at West Gray Multi-service Center to assist with federal agency issues. She encouraged #TX07 constituents to stop by between 1-3 PM. More details are available here.

On February 12, 2025, Rep. Fletcher criticized the Trump administration's policy decision to cut funding for medical research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She stated that this move is detrimental for both #TX07 and the country as a whole. Her full statement can be accessed here.