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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, representing Texas’ 7th district, expressed her concerns and opinions on various pressing issues through a series of tweets on April 7, 2025. Fletcher, who has served in Congress since 2019, continues to address both state and national matters as part of her political initiatives.

On April 7, 2025, Fletcher highlighted the impact of anti-science efforts contributing to vaccine rejection and a measles outbreak in Texas spreading to other states. She emphasized the crucial role of public health programs in saving lives, urging Secretary Kennedy to restore these essential programs, stating, "This National Public Health Week is a somber one. Anti-science efforts have led to the rejection of vaccines & a measles outbreak in Texas that is now spreading to other states. Public health programs have saved lives. Secretary Kennedy must restore them."

Later that day, on April 7, 2025, Fletcher, in collaboration with Rep. Brownley, expressed concerns regarding the disruptions caused by the sudden return-to-office mandate for veterans and the VA workforce. She noted, "I've heard firsthand how the sudden return-to-office mandate is creating disruptions for our veterans and VA workforce. I joined @RepBrownley in sending a letter to VA Secretary Collins to get answers."

In another tweet on April 7, 2025, Fletcher discussed the complexity of the proposal requiring proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. She acknowledged widespread agreement that only U.S. citizens should vote, but cautioned against the challenges posed to those who cannot afford passports, noting specifically the impact on 69 million American women. She stated, "We all agree that only U.S. citizens should vote in federal elections. And there is little evidence of non-citizen voting. The proposal to require proof of citizenship sounds simple. But it's not. Not everyone has, or can afford, a passport. And for 69 million American women."