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June 24, 2019
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives just approved an amendment sponsored by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) using the appropriations process to respond to the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration to fulfill its statutory duty in assuring greater safety on commercial balloon flights. Doggett’s amendment transferred $7.5 million from the Federal Aviation Authority’s (FAA) finance and management account to the aviation safety account. This comes as the FAA continues to refuse to comply with and implement Section 318 of the FAA Reauthorization, which was signed into law on October 5, 2018. This law results from a prior Doggett amendment requiring medical certificates for commercial balloon pilots. 82 days have passed since the deadline for the FAA to act. Doggett’s safety effort was prompted by the July 30, 2016 commercial balloon crash near Lockhart, Texas, which tragically killed 16 passengers, becoming the largest balloon crash in our history and the Nation’s worst aviation disaster since 2009.
June 24, 2019
Washington, D.C. — Cayden Raymond, a Lehman High School senior, will attend the prestigious U.S. Air Force Academy this fall after being nominated by our local Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-35). Cayden, the son of Todd and Callie Raymond, will be traveling to Colorado Springs and beginning boot camp soon.
June 23, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) - Parks officials and Austin city leaders gathered at the Onion Creek Metropolitan Park Sunday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the new Yarrabee Bend. The new part of the park features nearly 190 acres of natural parkland and recreational space for all to enjoy.
June 23, 2019
SAN ANTONIO - A drug experts say is saving the lives of opioid addicts is barely being prescribed in Texas.
Issues:Healthcare
June 21, 2019
In a phone conversation this week, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, expressed impatience over the unwillingness of his House Democratic colleagues to pursue a formal impeachment inquiry into the actions of President Donald Trump. "I have not come to supporting impeachment quickly or eagerly," Doggett said. "I have come to the conclusion that an impeachment inquiry is the only effective response in view of Donald Trump's total-obstruction policy."
June 21, 2019
SAN ANTONIO - One thousand Texas National Guard troops are heading to the border.
Issues:Immigration
June 20, 2019
Texans who get their health insurance from a large employer are more likely to get a surprise bill in an emergency compared to people with similar plans in other states, according to research published Thursday.
Issues:Healthcare
June 19, 2019
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, announced that he will co-chair the Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus. His chairmanship was welcomed by the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) and the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation (PHF). Rep. Doggett will share the chair responsibilities of the bipartisan House caucus with Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ).
June 18, 2019
Texas is now among more than a dozen states that have cracked down on the practice of surprise medical billing.
Issues:Healthcare
June 18, 2019
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — David Winnett has seen a lot. He retired from the Marines as a captain after spending 20 years and countless tours around the world.
Issues:Healthcare