Press Releases
June 10, 2024
Washington, D.C.—As the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) continues to be riddled with backlogs, delays, errors, and failing leadership, families are being denied SNAP food assistance and more than two million Texans have lost access to a family physician and must reapply for Medicaid coverage. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) obtained multiple letters the Biden Administration sent Texas requesting internal data and records and warning of subsequent action if the State continues to violate Federal law.
Issues:Healthcare
June 6, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released the following statement regarding the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) findings on its investigation into the February 4, 2023, near-collision between a Southwest Airlines and FedEx aircraft at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS):
June 5, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nursing home workers and advocates from across the country, alongside members of Congress, sounded the alarm on America’s nursing home staffing crisis Wednesday as the for-profit nursing home industry ramps up attacks on measures intended to help ensure safe staffing, quality care and good jobs. Following the House Ways and Means Committee's approval of a bill to prohibit minimum staffing requirements and the introduction yesterday of a Senate Congressional Review Act to repeal the Administration’s new staffing rule, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) joined together with nursing home workers and advocates from AARP and Consumer Voice to send a clear message that safe staffing saves lives. A video of the event is available here.
May 30, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement regarding Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 counts:
May 1, 2024
Austin, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced $1,879,156 in federal funding for the People’s Community Clinic he helped secure through the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program. The funds will support essential operational costs enabling the clinic to continue offering comprehensive primary care services across service delivery sites.
Issues:Healthcare
April 29, 2024
Austin, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced over $1 million in federal funds to Black Mamas ATX through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Healthy Start Program, which will be used to enhance community-based operations and further support prenatal and postpartum services for mothers.
Issues:Healthcare
April 22, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, released the following statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement of finalized minimum nurse staffing standards:
Issues:Healthcare
April 20, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released the following statement regarding his vote on Supplemental Appropriations bills:
April 1, 2024
Austin, Texas—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced $1.5 million in federal funds for the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) to connect affordable housing communities with accessible public transportation, reducing carbon pollution and transportation costs for families while making it easier to get to work, school and other services.
March 11, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) announced $105.2 million in federal funds for the City of Austin’s Cap and Stitch Program to reconnect east and west at César Chávez Street, increasing access, mobility, and economic opportunity. The funds, distributed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), are made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—a law for which Rep. Doggett was the only Centex supporter and which every Texas Congressional Republican opposed. Rep. Doggett also previously secured an appropriation for preliminary engineering on this project, which was recently supplemented by an additional U.S. DOT planning grant.
Issues:Growing Our Economy