Houston Republic

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 7th district, addressed several issues on April 10, 2025, through a series of tweets. These tweets provided commentary on budgetary concerns, upcoming deadlines for a local art competition, and legislative critiques. Fletcher, born in Houston, Texas, and an alumna of Kenyon College and the College of William and Mary, has held her congressional seat since replacing former congressman John Culberson in 2019.

On April 10, Fletcher criticized the Congressional Republican budget plan for including cuts to vital programs, implying it disproportionately benefits wealthy individuals. She tweeted, "At a time when families across our community and our country are struggling with rising costs, the Congressional Republican budget plan directs devastating cuts to programs that people in #TX07 rely on every day in order to give tax breaks to President Trump’s billionaire".

Fletcher also reminded her constituents of an art competition deadline for high school students. In her post later that day, she stated, "Final reminder: high school students' submissions for the #TX07 art competition are due tomorrow! Complete the form at https://t.co/i3xR8xgAp1 for your chance to have your art hang in the Capitol! https://t.co/FPTZ4LMv0I". This competition offers students the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the Capitol.

Later, at 9:06 PM UTC on the same day, Fletcher critiqued the SAVE Act. She highlighted potential issues faced by individuals whose birth certificates do not match their legal names, such as married women, and those who lack passports. She posted, "The #SAVEAct is a solution in search of a problem—a solution that creates problems for: People whose birth certificate no longer matches their legal name, like lots of married women. The 50% of Americans who do not have passports. Read more https://t.co/lNotgpiTiN".

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher has been recognized for her contributions since her election, continuing to actively engage in dialogue about legislative and civic matters within her district.