Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) joined Foundation Communities, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes, and Austin parent and recent Texas State graduate Cristina Guajardo to mark the first day of Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments. They explained who can expect payments automatically and how much is coming—as well as how parents who do not normally file a tax return can ensure they do not miss out on these important payments and get free, bilingual help from Foundation Communities. The video of this press conference is available here. Rep. Doggett has published an FAQ webpage for families’ questions, available in both English and Spanish here.

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issues this statement regarding the Democrats in the Texas Legislature breaking quorum today as he prepares to welcome them to Washington:

Austin, T.X. – This Thursday, July 15, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Foundation Communities, eligible parents and children, and other community leaders will mark the first day of advanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments, which are up to $300 per month per child. Congressman Doggett will explain who can expect payments automatically and how much—as well as how parents who do not normally file a tax return can ensure they do not miss out on these important payments.

Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, announced that he is leading 76 Members of Congress in introducing the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act to expand the care Medicare provides.

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of President Trump’s trip with Governor Abbott to Hidalgo County this week, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) led all Democratic members of the Texas delegation in an effort urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to protect the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds available for Texas under the American Rescue Plan—and ensure that Governor Abbott cannot nefariously divert recovery funds into his sideshow of building portions of Trump’s ill-fated wall. Governor Abbott has directed that $250 million be taken from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a “down payment” for the wall and as of last Wednesday, he reported having raised only $459,000 in private donations for the wall.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined by over 50 Members, and with leadership from U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Danny Davis (D-IL), introduced bipartisan legislation removing a major financial and logistical barrier to students securing higher education opportunities. The Tax Free Pell Grants Act expands the usage of Pell Grants on a tax-free basis, improves coordination with the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and ensures students don’t lose out on any AOTC benefits. More than a decade ago, Rep. Doggett authored provisions that ensures that the AOTC allows a tax cut of up to $10,000 on education expenses, such as tuition, textbooks and fees.