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November 16, 2017
Donald Trump is back from Asia. What do you think he'll be doing next?
A) Pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey.
B) Urging Congress to pass a clean, simple, middle-class-friendly tax bill.
C) Pardoning Sean Hannity.
November 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, participated in a gathering outside of the U.S. Capitol to urge rejection of the Republican tax scam (H.R. 1), which would jeopardize health care for millions and give tax breaks to the wealthiest few and multinational corporations.
Issues:Growing Our Economy
November 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, spoke three times on the House Floor against the House Republican tax bill (H.R. 1).
Issues:Growing Our Economy
November 15, 2017
Young immigrant Rosa Fernandez, 10-year old sick in the hospital after surgery awaiting deportation, Congressman Joaquin Castro attempting to change her status, along with Congressman Lloyd Doggett, former Councilwoman Maria Berriozabal, HenryRodriguez, Priscilla Martinez, issuing
November 12, 2017
President Trump has defended the Republican effort to overhaul taxes by calling it a bitter pill for the rich, saying its provisions will boost the middle class and make him a “big loser” if it’s approved.
November 9, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, spoke during the mark-up of the Republican tax bill (H.R. 1) after Chairman Brady introduced a last-minute 22-page manager’s amendment that would change the bill yet again.
Issues:Growing Our Economy
November 9, 2017
A Senate plan to overhaul taxes being released Thursday will delay for one year a cut in the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 20%, one of President Trump's top priorities, according to a Senate staff member who was familiar with the bill but not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Issues:Growing Our Economy
November 9, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, questioned Chairman Brady during the Republican Tax Bill (H.R. 1) mark-up on the secrecy of a new manager’s amendment that would alter the bill. You may view Rep. Doggett’s full speech here.
November 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, spoke during the Republican Tax Bill (H.R. 1) mark-up concerning how the Republican’s last-minute amendment is a $157 billion giveaway to multinational corporations. You may view Rep. Doggett’s full speech here.
November 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, introduced an amendment to restore critical education deductions – including the Student Loan Interest deduction, Teacher Expenses deduction, and Tuition and Fees deduction – that the Republican tax bill (H.R. 1) would eliminate. Rep. Doggett’s amendment would also simplify and expand the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC).