Houston Republic

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, a U.S. Congress member representing Texas' 7th district since 2019, has shared several updates via social media regarding her recent activities and opinions on current issues. Fletcher, who was born in Houston in 1975 and holds degrees from Kenyon College and the College of William and Mary, continues to engage with her constituents through various platforms.

On March 19, 2025, Rep. Fletcher expressed her involvement with the House Democrats’ Litigation Response Task Force, which addresses actions by the Trump administration that she describes as "dangerous—and often unconstitutional." She highlighted her background as a former courtroom lawyer as beneficial in this role. "As a former courtroom lawyer, I am glad to put those skills to work on the House Democrats’ Litigation Response Task Force responding to the dangerous—and often unconstitutional—actions of the Trump administration."

Later that day, Rep. Fletcher addressed concerns about a measles outbreak in Texas and reports of CDC employee dismissals under the Trump administration. Alongside fellow representatives Marc Veasey and Lloyd Doggett, she called for clarity on the administration's plans to handle these health challenges. "With a measles outbreak happening in our state and reports that the Trump administration is firing CDC employees, we need to know what their plan is."

On March 20, 2025, Rep. Fletcher congratulated the University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team for earning a #1 seed position in March Madness. She conveyed her support for their achievements as they advance in the tournament. "No surprise there—they worked for it, they earned it."