Lizzie Fletcher

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than 17,000 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District Residents | U.S. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Skip to Content news Press Releases Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Announces More Than 17,000 Matters Resolved on Behalf of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District Residents Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Houston, August 26, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced that her office has successfully resolved more than 17,000 matters for residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. Her office assists residents with matters before federal agencies, including obtaining benefits from Social Security, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as addressing matters before the Small Business Administration, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Internal Revenue Service, and other federal government agencies. “Every day, our team of constituent advocates works to serve our constituents on matters of all kinds, helping those seeking assistance with federal agencies,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “I am grateful to the residents of Texas’ Seventh Congressional District who have put their trust in me and my team to help resolve some of their most pressing problems. I am proud of our team, and I look forward to continuing to serve our neighbors and helping our community in every way we can.” Below are some testimonials from constituents Congresswoman Fletcher and her team have helped: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services "I contacted the office of Lizzie Fletcher two weeks ago to address an issue I had with getting my citizenship process moving as I was out of answers from contacting them myself. Within a week, I received an email from USCIS with an interview for my citizenship. I am so glad that we have people looking out for the public and taxpayers. Thank you very much to the office of Lizzie Fletcher for resolving my inquiry." - Thomas L. United States Department of State “ My brother and his family applied for a tourist visa in June 2023, but their application was quickly placed in administrative processing. Despite providing additional evidence for their eligibility, the case remained stalled. For two years, we reached out every six months, but the status was in an endless limbo with no clear way to track its progress. “I wrote to Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s office to explain our situation. As an American Venezuelan family, we had not been able to gather since 2017, and we were in desperate need of support to move the visa forward. I also had the opportunity to meet with her constituent advocates in Alief, and they were incredibly open and receptive, especially Sofia, who offered to investigate my case. “After two years had passed, I was already discussing the need to re-apply when an email arrived from [Constituent Advocate] Sofia, notifying me that the visas would finally be issued by the Rio de Janeiro U.S. Consulate! Their swift intervention helped to get the process back on track. This [meant] that our three siblings and our entire family—separated for seven long years—[could] be reunited for Christmas. I was super excited to hear the great news! “What I most appreciate is the openness and efficiency of Congresswoman Fletcher’s office. I felt instantly heard, and they acted upon my request right away. It was my first time asking for this kind of support, and I never imagined the help could be provided so quickly. Thank you to Congresswoman Fletcher and her entire team for their hard work. You have made this Christmas an unforgettable one for our family. We will be forever grateful." - Sheila M. Social Security Administration “I contacted Congresswoman Fletcher’s office because I was having difficulty with my Social Security Disability. After several phone calls to SSA, I decided to contact Representative Fletcher for assistance. Her office responded to me e