Lloyd Doggett
Sourced recordU.S. House - TX District 37 · Congressional District 37
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Lloyd Alton Doggett II is an American lawyer and politician serving in the United States House of Representatives from Texas since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, Doggett was a member of the Texas Senate from 1973 to 1985 and a justice of the Texas Supreme Court from 1989 to 1994. Doggett represents the same district President Lyndon B. Johnson once represented from 1937 until 1949. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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- PartialLloyd Doggett is a candidate for U.S. House - TX District 37profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,744,502.64 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Democrats Introduce Saving MEDICARE Act to Stop Insurers’ Profiteering Off Medicare
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Doggett Condemns Trump's Attempt to Waive Environmental Protections in Big Bend National Park
- VerifiedPublic statement: Video Release: Doggett Introduces “Trade Responsibly for Environmental Emissions Act”
- VerifiedPublic statement: Democrats Launch Inquiry into Weaponization of IRS
- VerifiedPublic statement: Doggett, Schakowsky Introduce Brand New “Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act”
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lloyd Doggett from Texas’s 37th district invests in Home Depot, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and PPG Industries - Investing.com South Africa
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lloyd Doggett from Texas’s 37th district invests in Home Depot, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and PPG Industries - Investing.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Lloyd Doggett Bought Over $4K Worth of Home Depot Stock - Sahm
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Doggett Condemns Trump's Attempt to Waive Environmental Protections in Big Bend National Park - Congressman Lloyd Doggett | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Lloyd Doggett Criticizes Department of Homeland Security's Waiver of Environmental Protections at Big Bend National Park - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lloyd Doggett from Texas’s 37th District buys Procter & Gamble stocks - Investing.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Lloyd Doggett Introduces "Trade Responsibly for Environmental Emissions Act" to Combat Deforestation - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Lloyd Doggett Buys International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) Shares - MarketBeat
- VerifiedNews coverage: Doggett Condemns Trump Lifting Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Responsible for Child Trafficking - Congressman Lloyd Doggett | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Rep. Lloyd Doggett reflects on memorable moments, economy, tariffs and foreign policies from past State of the Union addresses - KVUE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett will not run for reelection after Supreme Court upholds congressional map - KUT
- VerifiedNews coverage: Longtime Austin Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett Not Running for Re-election After New Map Upheld - thetexan.news
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Doggett Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Texas Redistricting - Congressman Lloyd Doggett | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett revives reelection campaign after new map is blocked - Austin American-Statesman
- VerifiedNews coverage: Austin Congressmen Greg Casar, Lloyd Doggett react to federal judges' ruling on Texas redistricting - KVUE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Lloyd Doggett announces that he will not seek re-election if the courts uphold Texas’ new congressional map - Ballotpedia News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar - The Texas Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett says he'll retire after Texas redistricting unless courts overturn GOP map - NBC News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Lloyd Doggett won’t seek reelection if courts don’t overturn Texas redistricting - Roll Call
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-30: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-12: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-26: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-01-15: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-01-15: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-20: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-09-16: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-07-21: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-03: Committee Hearings Held
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Public Statements
ge__breadcrumb evo-breadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases July 1, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, joined by 44 colleagues, introduced the Saving Medicare Enrollees from Deceptive Insurers and Creating Ample Resources for Everyone (Saving MEDICARE) Act. This landmark legislation comprehensively addresses the many ways Medicare Advantage insurers are overpaid—with a consistent goal o
ollees from Deceptive Insurers and Creating Ample Resources for Everyone (Saving MEDICARE) Act. This landmark legislation comprehensively addresses the many ways Medicare Advantage insurers are overpaid—with a consistent goal of leveling the playing field so that Traditional Medicare does not remain at a disadvantage to giant private insurance companies. Issues : Healthcare June 8, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement
ponse to the Department of Homeland Security waiving 28 federal environmental and historic preservation laws in Big Bend National Park to construct new, obtrusive, border barrier technology and roads. Issues : Protecting Our Planet Pushing Back Against Trump/Musk May 12, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), an active member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), released a video i
ct,” or “TREE Act.” By prohibiting the import of commodities and products derived from lands affected by deforestation or forest degradation, this bill is designed to position the United States as a leader together with the European Union in the struggle to protect one of our greatest tools to reduce greenhouse emissions: our forests. Issues : Protecting Our Planet April 14, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Su
Oversight Subcommittee, led most Ways and Means Committee Democrats in demanding immediate answers from IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano on reports that the IRS has compiled a list of Democratic donors and “left-leaning” nonprofit organizations, and is moving to label these groups as domestic terrorists. Issues : Pushing Back Against Trump/Musk March 26, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C.— Today, Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommitte
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