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November 6, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, introduced a Motion to Postpone debate of the House Republicans’ tax bill (H.R. 1) for several reasons, including the release yesterday of the “Paradise Papers.”
Issues:Growing Our Economy
November 5, 2017
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, reacted to the important disclosures by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in releasing the “Paradise Papers” and announcing a global investigation of offshore tax avoidance activities by politicians, world leaders, and multinational corporations.
November 3, 2017
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, spoke on the House Floor in support of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which Republicans let expire at the end of September.
Issues:Healthcare
November 3, 2017
WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin Brady of The Woodlands, the point man for a sweeping GOP overhaul of the U.S. tax code, unveiled long-awaited tax cut legislation Thursday aimed at spurring jobs, the economy and his party’s prospects in the 2018 elections.
November 2, 2017
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, made this statement following the belated release of the Republican tax scheme.
November 1, 2017
Community members who help people sign up for health insurance are prepared to field complicated questions about coverage tiers, doctor networks and out-of-pocket expenses as the Affordable Care Act's fifth annual open enrollment season kicks off Wednesday.
But a more basic line of inquiry has been dominating many of their early interactions with the public: Does the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, still exist? Is subsidized health insurance still available despite months of acrimony in Washington?
October 31, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement after multiple news reports that Republican leadership would delay the release of their tax scam legislation.
October 31, 2017
In celebration of Halloween, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) wanted to share the following candygram message with you in anticipation of the Republicans' tax bill introduction.
October 30, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member on the House Ways and Means Committee, joined Insure Central Texas to promote the November 1 start date of Open Enrollment for the individual insurance Marketplace.
Issues:Healthcare
October 30, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement after indictments were issued by Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Mueller, in his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 elections.