Media

CQ NEWS: How Improving Tax Filings on Alimony Could Help Foster Kids

By Alan K. Ota, CQ Roll Call

Posted June 6, 2016

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has an eye on a new tax filing requirement for alimony income that would help pay for an expansion of federal support for foster care.

On Capitol Hill I have been urging this Republican Congress to fully fund our efforts to combat the spread of the Zika virus. I spoke with Karina Kling from YNN to explain some of the dangers of Zika, and why the GOP shouldn't wait until they are bit before they respond to this mosquito-bourne threat.

How One Lawmaker Wants to Bring Down the Price of Pharmaceuticals

By Rhonda Fanning

Posted May 16, 2016

San Antonio Express News: Texas' Lloyd Doggett leads fight on drug prices

By Bill Lambrecht

Posted May 15, 2016 10:42pm

WASHINGTON - With Congress unwilling to act, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett is marshaling Democrats to pressure the Obama administration to stem the soaring costs of prescription drugs.

Patients should not have to pay out-of-pocket for a health care provider unexpectedly outside their insurance coverage network. My bill, the End Surprise Billing Act, would help safeguard families’ finances from surprise medical bills. Andy Pierrotti with KVUE ran a story on this unfair practice.

I was pleased to have the opportunity to celebrate Amalgamated Transit Union Local 694's 100th anniversary. Thank you for your service to our community and thank you to Local Chapter President Dan Rodriguez for his many years of service.