Houston Republic

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 7th district, recently shared a series of tweets covering upcoming events and significant historical and environmental issues.

On February 18, 2025, Rep. Fletcher invited her constituents to participate in a telephone town hall scheduled for February 24. The event will feature special guests including Rep. Joe Neguse and representatives from Democracy 2025. She encouraged people to RSVP through a provided link. "Join me for a #TX07 Telephone Town Hall on Monday, February 24 with special guests @RepJoeNeguse and representatives from Democracy 2025."

The following day, on February 19, she marked the Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes during World War II and interned in camps. Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging this history, she stated that it is crucial to learn from past events more than ever before. "Today is a Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans forcibly removed from their homes and farms and interned in camps during World War II—for them and for all they endured."

Later on February 19, Rep. Fletcher addressed environmental concerns by highlighting the essential work performed by EPA employees across Texas’ 7th district and nationwide. She revealed her efforts alongside Rep. Julie Johnson urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider plans to terminate employees critical to public health and safety services."EPA employees conduct vital, nonpartisan work that people in #TX07 & across our country rely on every day for their health and safety."