Press Releases
[Rep. Doggett's remarks as delivered follow below]
Reviewing this Republican resolution before us, I found much in its findings and purposes with which I fully agree. "The Tax Code is unfair…." "The tax code violates fundamental principles of equal justice…." "Exclusions, deductions, credits, and special rules make up tax expenditures that amount to over $1 trillion per year...."
[Rep. Doggett's remarks, as delivered, follow below]
July 24, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a bill that would extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) through 2013 to make college more affordable for millions of families. Without Rep. Doggett's bill, the AOTC would expire at year's end.
July 12, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett spoke about the new Texas Voter ID law and the current trial to determine its constitutionality.
July 12, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett accepted the Defender of Children Award from the First Focus Campaign for Children that works to improve the lives of children all across the U.S.
July 12, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett spoke with the Texas Tribune about the Republican Health Care Repeal Vote.
[Rep. Doggett's full remarks, as delivered, follow below]
"I have lived through a terminal illness while struggling to get well and struggling to get and keep my insurance. I've been denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition. I have lived this. It is very real for me. Today I breathe a little better—life is good because now I have hope."
[Rep. Doggett's full remarks, as delivered, follow below]
Rep. Doggett: Ms. Severino (Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel, Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network), do you have health insurance yourself?
Ms. Severino: Yes, I do
Rep. Doggett: Mr. Casey (Lee A. Casey, Partner, Baker Hostetler), are you covered by a group health insurance policy?
Mr. Casey: Yes, I am.
June 28, 2012
Washington-- Outside the Supreme Court of the United States today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, gave the following video statement on the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act and the significant victory it represents for families, seniors, and small businesses:
[Remarks as delivered follow below]