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Rep. Lloyd Doggett appears on ABC to discuss the Orlando Terror Attack:
Today, I released this response to the horrifying events in Florida. We saw what one man with hate and an assault weapon could do. Congress could put a stop to that.
Tax Notes: Relief Coming to Foreign Students Caught in Refund Dispute
By Fred Stokeld
Posted June 9, 2016
The IRS says it will provide relief and take corrective steps in response to unjustified denials of withholding tax refunds to foreign students in the United States.
CQ NEWS: How Improving Tax Filings on Alimony Could Help Foster Kids
By Alan K. Ota, CQ Roll Call
Posted June 6, 2016
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has an eye on a new tax filing requirement for alimony income that would help pay for an expansion of federal support for foster care.
On Capitol Hill I have been urging this Republican Congress to fully fund our efforts to combat the spread of the Zika virus. I spoke with Karina Kling from YNN to explain some of the dangers of Zika, and why the GOP shouldn't wait until they are bit before they respond to this mosquito-bourne threat.
There have been more than 500 cases of the Zika virus in the U.S., and that number is only expected to grow. Congressman Lloyd Doggett talks to Fox 7 Austin about the need for fully funding the fight against Zika.
How One Lawmaker Wants to Bring Down the Price of Pharmaceuticals
By Rhonda Fanning
Posted May 16, 2016
San Antonio Express News: Texas' Lloyd Doggett leads fight on drug prices
By Bill Lambrecht
Posted May 15, 2016 10:42pm
WASHINGTON - With Congress unwilling to act, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett is marshaling Democrats to pressure the Obama administration to stem the soaring costs of prescription drugs.