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October 16, 2017
After President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling some parts of the Affordable Care Act, several organizations are working to enroll Texas residents in health insurance and hope to dispel confusion arising from the administration’s announcement.
October 13, 2017
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is throwing a bomb into the insurance marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act, choosing to end critical payments to health insurers that help millions of lower-income Americans afford coverage. The decision follows an executive order on Thursday to allow alternative health plans that skirt the law’s requirements.
October 13, 2017
Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means and Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Tax Policy, issued a statement challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to cut off critical cost-sharing reduction payments, jeopardizing health care coverage for millions across the country.
October 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Senior Member of the Ways & Means Committee, condemned President Trump’s decision to decertify Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). In 2015, Rep. Doggett, along with Reps. Jan Schakowsky and David Price, led a successful House whip effort to counter Republican obstruction of Obama Administration nuclear negotiations.
October 12, 2017
Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means and Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Tax Policy, issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump’s executive order to undermine the Affordable Care Act and harm those with pre-existing conditions.
Issues:Healthcare
October 11, 2017
Some local health care proponents — including U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett — say they fear fewer people may sign up for insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act this year when open enrollment begins Nov. 1, even though the law remains standing despite high-profile Republican efforts to repeal it.
Issues:Healthcare
October 5, 2017
In August, a month before the release of their framework for tax cuts, Republicans thought they saw an ally in Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio). The congressman, a critic of his party leaders, repeatedly insisted that his party seemed too “anti-business.” Ryan’s support for “tax reform” perked up the American Action Network, a conservative group aligned with House Republicans, which ran TV ads thanking the Democrat.
October 5, 2017
The Texas Tribune asked all 38 members of the state's congressional delegation whether they would consider a ban on "bump stocks," the type of gun attachment used by the Las Vegas mass shooter.
October 4, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, delivered remarks at press conference hosted by the Congressional Progressive Caucus to call on Congress to reject President Trump’s latest tax plan, a multi-trillion dollar giveaway to the superrich at the expense of the middle class. Rep. Doggett was joined by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, other Democratic Members of Congress, and advocates. Rep. Doggett said:
October 4, 2017
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, filed his fifth amendment to authorize the Ways and Means Committee to obtain President Donald Trump’s tax returns. Rep. Doggett said: