Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Speaks Out on the Government Shutdown

Lizzie Fletcher, Houston’s Congressional Representative, has raised alarms about the ongoing federal government shutdown and its tangible effects on Houston’s residents and public services. She points out that critical programs are facing delays, federal workers are grappling with job insecurity, and essential community initiatives risk suspension. Fletcher warns that the extended deadlock threatens not only the local economy but also erodes citizens’ confidence in government functionality.

In her exclusive comments to Houston Public Media, Fletcher urged lawmakers to unite across party lines to promptly resolve the shutdown, emphasizing the following sectors most affected:

• Interruption of emergency and disaster response capabilities
• Postponement of federal grants for community health centers
• Hindered support for small enterprises dependent on government contracts
• Halting of neighborhood revitalization and infrastructure projects