Houston Republic

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, a U.S. Congress member representing Texas' 7th district since 2019, has expressed her views on several critical issues through social media posts. Her recent tweets address disaster recovery funding, potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and her commitment to equality.

On February 20, 2025, Fletcher commented on the complexities of disaster recovery. She emphasized the importance of collaboration to ensure that federal funding is utilized efficiently and ethically. Fletcher stated, "Disaster recovery is complex and requires many working collaboratively to ensure federal funding is spent efficiently, effectively, and ethically." She further warned that cutting disaster recovery programs could lead to significant challenges for communities frequently affected by natural disasters.

Later that day, Fletcher addressed concerns regarding proposed cuts to the NIH by President Trump. In her post, she remarked that such reductions would negatively impact health, research, and global leadership. She expressed gratitude towards her colleagues for their support in opposing these cuts: "President Trump's NIH cuts will damage our health, our research, and our global leadership."

On February 21, 2025, Fletcher highlighted her pride in representing Texas' 7th district's diverse community and reaffirmed her dedication as Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. Her tweet underscored a commitment to equality for all Americans: "Y'all means ALL, and there is no more fitting place for that phrase than #TX07."