Elizabeth Pannill Fletcher

Democrat Representative of Texas's 7th district

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@RepFletcher

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February 13, 1975 (49 years old)

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American attorney and politician
Has represented a congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2018
Born and raised in Houston, Texas
Attended Kenyon College in Ohio, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors
Graduated from William & Mary Law School in Virginia
Worked for the law firm Vinson & Elkins in Houston, where she met her husband
Became the first female law partner at the law firm Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing
Defeated a nine-term Republican incumbent in the 2018 general election
Became the first Democrat and woman to represent her district since its creation in 1967
Reelected in 2020 and 2022, with the latter victory following congressional redistricting
As of August 2023, voted in line with Joe Biden’s stated position 99% of the time
Voted against the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022
Serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, including subcommittees on Communications and Technology, and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
Member of several caucuses, including the New Democrat Coalition, Health Care Task Force, Natural Gas Caucus (co-chair), and others focused on issues like anti-Semitism, Asian Pacific American interests, black maternal health, diabetes, LGBT equality, gun violence prevention, and more
Sister of Katherine Center
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