U.S. Representative for Texas’s 7th District
Lizzie Fletcher
Position · −0.55
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Energy 9%
- Environmental Protection 8%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Energy
- Congress
- Age
- 51
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Where Fletcher has influence
Bills on the move
None of Fletcher’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Fletcher’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Fletcher breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Fletcher voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Energy 9% · 3 of 35 party 0%
- Environmental Protection 8% · 2 of 26 party 4%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Fletcher has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Fletcher broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Clergy ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill establishes a two-year window for certain members of the clergy and Christian Science practitioners to revoke their exemption…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 27, 2026 | IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill modifies provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relating to whistleblower awards and protections.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 24, 2026 | American Water Stewardship ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill reauthorizes several water quality protection and restoration programs of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and makes…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Fletcher is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Demanded EPA public meeting on Houston lab relocation and Gulf Coast environmental protection.
“Housto is home to a large number of chemical plants and refineries, and this lab and its highly trained staff are essential to EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment.”
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Supported federal court rulings restoring EPA's Solar for All renewable energy program.
“Solar for All is one of the most important affordable energy programs in our country’s history.”
EnergyAI-read
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Introduced joint resolution to repeal DHS rule limiting international students and researchers' visa flexibility.
“Our international students, researchers, and journalists in our community and across our country make important contributions to our schools, our communities, and our economy.”
ImmigrationAI-read
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Led effort to include flood mitigation provision in Water Resources Development Act for Houston area.
“Since my first term in Congress, protecting our community from flooding has been central to my work, and completing the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study is essential to that effort.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against New Trump Tariff Powers
Voted against Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act over tariff concerns.
“Make no mistake: Today’s vote is not simply about Russian sanctions—it’s about giving President Trump unnecessary tariff authority and unconstitutional power at the expense of American workers and families who will bear the cost. Congress must find a way to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression…”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActTariffsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Bill introduction comes as SPR has undergone two major emergency drawdowns in four years—first during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and now during the war in Iran—and sits at its lowest level since the 1980s Today, Congresswoman Lizzie…
“Energy security is essential to national security, and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is one of the most important tools we have to ensure it.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Fletcher voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 404 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Fletcher’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 10
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 13 sponsored billsSponsored 13 (House median 25) · cosponsored 349 (median 289), 88 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Energy, Congress.
- H.R. 10262 21st Century SPR ActEnergy · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8968 No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 999 Right to Contraception ActHealth · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7392 To impose a hiring freeze on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.Freezes hiring at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 830 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 999) to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care providers ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.Congress · Introduced Oct 24, 2025 In committee
- H.J.Res. 125 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 4099 Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jun 24, 2025 In committee
- H.Res. 369 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 1, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 26% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 37 | 38% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 33% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 50% |
| Commerce | 26 | 65% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 81% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 19% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 64% |
| Taxation | 8 | 63% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 7 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 33% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Fletcher voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Fletcher most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Fletcher’s campaign raised $1.4M: $269K (19%) from individuals and $602K (42%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Fletcher
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 203.
- Charter Communications Corporate PAC
- Cheniere Energy Corporate PAC
- Exxon Mobil Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Fletcher this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inFletcher’s own leadership PAC: Leading People Forward PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Fletcher’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-7Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 51
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2571
2004 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Houston
- Website
- fletcher.house.gov
- RepFletcher
- repfletcher
- YouTube
- UCIWDLoDPvawP118TNWi-9rg
Elsewhere
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