Press Releases

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision regarding presidential immunity from prosecution: “In an extremely alarming decision, the Supreme Court has taken a giant leap down the pathway to dictatorship, creating ‘a law-free zone around the President,’ allowing the office to be abused for personal gain, and essentially granting an exemption from criminal laws that all other Americans must obey. With Donald Trump leading in the race for President and promising revenge and retribution for his opponents, it is clear our judiciary will pose little check on any abuse of power.

Washington, D.C. – As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews the Texas Railroad Commission’s request for primacy over the state’s carbon storage infrastructure and protection of underground sources of drinking water, U.S. Representatives Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Greg Casar (TX-35), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Al Green (TX-09) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), urged Secretary Michael Regan to address major gaps in the Commission’s ability to meet minimum requirements in protecting Texans health and safety. Specifically, the members ask for a transparent evaluation process that considers the proximity of wells to vulnerable communities and environmental justice impacts, public engagement in multiple languages, and an emergency response plan to plug leaking wells.

Washington, D.C.—Today, the House passed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included an amendment from U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, that would protect taxpayers by ensuring fair and reasonable pricing in Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.

Austin, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced success in his efforts to secure needed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to be stationed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The total CBP officer count will be increased by more than 25% with the addition of four officers by this fall.

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.

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):

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. 

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: