Healthcare

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) just led a group of 83 lawmakers in urging the Biden Administration to issue a national emergency declaration and a Public Health Emergency declaration on abortion access, and to use authorities under the PREP Act to help ensure continued access to medication abortion across the country.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, joined by colleagues, introduced new legislation to preserve health care coverage for seniors and individuals with disabilities: The Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act (AMP Act). As this bill was being circulated for cosponsors, new press reports have indicated that the Senate may close the loophole that allows wealthy individuals to avoid paying the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) and direct these funds into the Medicare Hospital Insurance Fund. This is positive progress, but only extends Medicare solvency by about three years.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) responded to President Biden’s executive action and speech on reproductive rights:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), member of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, led a group of more than 100 Members in urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to use its existing executive authority to improve coverage of medically necessary dental services. As evidence mounts demonstrating oral health’s connection to overall physical wellness, the Members press for better coverage. An estimated 68% of African Americans and 61% of Hispanics have not seen a dentist in the past year, increasing the urgency of expanding care to reduce health inequities.

Washington, D.C. – Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, along with Sen. Angus King (I-ME), Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), led a group of 100 members from across the ideological spectrum to urge Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra to swiftly act and use his authority to lower prices on critical prescription drugs.

Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade this morning, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Chair of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, releases the following statement regarding the 2022 Social Security Trustees Report and 2022 Medicare Trustees Report: