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Lloyd Doggett

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Representing Austin in Congress. Leading Democrats on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Cyclist, Longhorn, husband to Libby, father, grandfather.

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Trump pardoned the January 6 insurrectionists and called them "great people" who went there "with love." 97 have been charged with other crimes, including 19 cases after the pardons. Trump's attempt to rewrite history has put these dangerous criminals back on the streets, making all of us less safe.

Trump pardoned the January 6 insurrectionists and called them "great people" who went there "with love." 97 have been charged with other crimes, including 19 cases after the pardons. Trump's attempt to rewrite history has put these dangerous criminals back on the streets, making all of us less safe.

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Following an urgent call that the Trump regime would blast Mariscal Mountain to build an unnecessary patrol road 1,700 feet above one of the least trafficked sections of the border, I led my colleagues in demanding a pause to construction until we receive a real explanation.

Following an urgent call that the Trump regime would blast Mariscal Mountain to build an unnecessary patrol road 1,700 feet above one of the least trafficked sections of the border, I led my colleagues in demanding a pause to construction until we receive a real explanation.

48,194 views • 20 hours ago

Trump has paid less in tax than a public school teacher, at times paying nothing. In a bogus settlement deal, he negotiated with his own administration to prevent any audit of his tax returns. I filed an amendment to ensure Congressional oversight of this corrupt deal and consideration of legislation to block it.

Trump has paid less in tax than a public school teacher, at times paying nothing. In a bogus settlement deal, he negotiated with his own administration to prevent any audit of his tax returns. I filed an amendment to ensure Congressional oversight of this corrupt deal and consideration of legislation to block it.

182,101 views • 2 months ago

A measure adopted after Watergate to require an annual audit of the president’s tax return appears to have been ignored for Trump. Before first taking office, Trump had only one auditor assigned to untangle 400+ Trump Organization entities. I urged creating a task force to actually review Trump’s returns and support a real audit.

A measure adopted after Watergate to require an annual audit of the president’s tax return appears to have been ignored for Trump. Before first taking office, Trump had only one auditor assigned to untangle 400+ Trump Organization entities. I urged creating a task force to actually review Trump’s returns and support a real audit.

72,950 views • 1 month ago

New CNN analysis explains the high Gazan civilian death toll. Over 500 non-precision 2,000 lb bombs dropped in densely populated areas. US policy of begging Netanyahu to safeguard civilians while sending him weapons & abstaining on even the most modest UN resolution has failed.

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New CNN analysis explains the high Gazan civilian death toll. Over 500 non-precision 2,000 lb bombs dropped in densely populated areas. US policy of begging Netanyahu to safeguard civilians while sending him weapons & abstaining on even the most modest UN resolution has failed.

1,614,385 views • 2 years ago

Troubling reports from Big Bend revealing the Trump Regime has begun construction in Big Bend National Park. Your voice has power in stopping so much of this wrongdoing. Continue to call for Trump and his Republican enablers to provide explanation, not destruction.

Troubling reports from Big Bend revealing the Trump Regime has begun construction in Big Bend National Park. Your voice has power in stopping so much of this wrongdoing. Continue to call for Trump and his Republican enablers to provide explanation, not destruction.

12,426 views • 5 days ago

In an unprecedented deal, Trump negotiated with his former criminal defense attorney, whom he appointed acting Attorney General, to prevent audits of his tax returns or any filed by his family and their businesses. I immediately offered an amendment to block this deal and ensure no person is above the law.

In an unprecedented deal, Trump negotiated with his former criminal defense attorney, whom he appointed acting Attorney General, to prevent audits of his tax returns or any filed by his family and their businesses. I immediately offered an amendment to block this deal and ensure no person is above the law.

103,401 views • 2 months ago

Republicans just passed the Big Slush Act—a slush fund for more ICE cruelty and a rubber stamp on Trump’s $1.8B taxpayer-funded slush fund to reward January 6 rioters who assaulted police. My remarks opposing:

Republicans just passed the Big Slush Act—a slush fund for more ICE cruelty and a rubber stamp on Trump’s $1.8B taxpayer-funded slush fund to reward January 6 rioters who assaulted police. My remarks opposing:

41,897 views • 2 months ago

To borrow from Mark Twain, the reports of my death, politically, are greatly exaggerated. A U.S. district court order means that I have a renewed opportunity to continue serving the only town I have ever called home, as democracy faces greater challenges than at any point in my lifetime. While this decision, led by a Trump-appointed judge, will be appealed, I am hopeful about the final outcome to stop this illegal, racial gerrymander.

To borrow from Mark Twain, the reports of my death, politically, are greatly exaggerated. A U.S. district court order means that I have a renewed opportunity to continue serving the only town I have ever called home, as democracy faces greater challenges than at any point in my lifetime. While this decision, led by a Trump-appointed judge, will be appealed, I am hopeful about the final outcome to stop this illegal, racial gerrymander.

142,468 views • 8 months ago

As Baghdad was bombed 23 years ago, Americans were bombarded with lies. Now, as Tehran is bombed, we are once again being bombarded with lies. With war so much easier to get into than get out of, it is imperative that Congress act swiftly to approve the War Powers Resolution to restrain our trigger-happy president, stop another destabilizing, bloody conflict, and save innocent lives. My speech on the floor of Congress today.

As Baghdad was bombed 23 years ago, Americans were bombarded with lies. Now, as Tehran is bombed, we are once again being bombarded with lies. With war so much easier to get into than get out of, it is imperative that Congress act swiftly to approve the War Powers Resolution to restrain our trigger-happy president, stop another destabilizing, bloody conflict, and save innocent lives. My speech on the floor of Congress today.

61,302 views • 5 months ago

House Republicans tried to hand Trump a dangerous new power last year: the ability to strip any charity of its tax-exempt status with little more than an accusation. I led the fight against this “nonprofit killer” when they first attached it as a poison pill to legislation meant to help Americans held hostage abroad. Though threats to nonprofits from the Trump regime continue, this provision was just dropped. Hostages get relief; Trump denied another tool to target opponents.

House Republicans tried to hand Trump a dangerous new power last year: the ability to strip any charity of its tax-exempt status with little more than an accusation. I led the fight against this “nonprofit killer” when they first attached it as a poison pill to legislation meant to help Americans held hostage abroad. Though threats to nonprofits from the Trump regime continue, this provision was just dropped. Hostages get relief; Trump denied another tool to target opponents.

15,313 views • 1 month ago

The libertarian Cato Institute: Immigrants reduced the deficit by over $14.5 trillion over the last 30 years. While Trump foments scapegoating, the facts are clear—America is a nation built and strengthened by immigrants.

The libertarian Cato Institute: Immigrants reduced the deficit by over $14.5 trillion over the last 30 years. While Trump foments scapegoating, the facts are clear—America is a nation built and strengthened by immigrants.

46,300 views • 5 months ago

We should not give a wannabe tyrant, Donald Trump, the tools of tyranny. Today, I led opposition to a bill that would recklessly impose a death penalty on any nonprofit and civil society group in America that is on his enemies list. I was successful in stopping the bill tonight, when a 2/3 vote was required, but undoubtably it will be back because Trump’s thirst for unlimited power can never be quenched.

We should not give a wannabe tyrant, Donald Trump, the tools of tyranny. Today, I led opposition to a bill that would recklessly impose a death penalty on any nonprofit and civil society group in America that is on his enemies list. I was successful in stopping the bill tonight, when a 2/3 vote was required, but undoubtably it will be back because Trump’s thirst for unlimited power can never be quenched.

131,257 views • 1 year ago

Joined KVUE to discuss Trump’s illegal war on Iran. Learning nothing from the disastrous war in Iraq, Trump has dragged us into another costly war, which has already claimed the lives of American service members and many innocent civilians. This will only bring more chaos and bloodshed to an already dangerous region. Congress must restrain Trump by immediately adopting a bipartisan war powers resolution.

Joined KVUE to discuss Trump’s illegal war on Iran. Learning nothing from the disastrous war in Iraq, Trump has dragged us into another costly war, which has already claimed the lives of American service members and many innocent civilians. This will only bring more chaos and bloodshed to an already dangerous region. Congress must restrain Trump by immediately adopting a bipartisan war powers resolution.

40,639 views • 5 months ago

Seeking to avoid any responsibility for Trump‘s corrupt slush fund, Treasury Secretary Bessent quoted Einstein’s definition of insanity in refusing to answer multiple questions. Yet his evasion of our corruption inquiries today provided itself an excellent definition of deception. The American people deserve answers regarding how this sordid deal was permitted between Trump and his former criminal defense attorney to protect him from accountability.

Seeking to avoid any responsibility for Trump‘s corrupt slush fund, Treasury Secretary Bessent quoted Einstein’s definition of insanity in refusing to answer multiple questions. Yet his evasion of our corruption inquiries today provided itself an excellent definition of deception. The American people deserve answers regarding how this sordid deal was permitted between Trump and his former criminal defense attorney to protect him from accountability.

17,867 views • 2 months ago

Texans didn't ask for new congressional maps, Trump did. I spoke to FOX 7 Austin earlier this week about how extreme gerrymandering hurts every community, and why Texas Republicans have decided to choose the president's interest over the families they represent.

Texans didn't ask for new congressional maps, Trump did. I spoke to FOX 7 Austin earlier this week about how extreme gerrymandering hurts every community, and why Texas Republicans have decided to choose the president's interest over the families they represent.

67,992 views • 1 year ago

Understaffed air traffic control towers are a public safety issue in many parts of the country, but especially here in Austin. After years of sounding the alarms about Austin’s lack of air traffic controllers, we still have only half the number of certified workers that the FAA says we need. I am pleased that my repeated outcries about this have led to a record number of 31 controller trainees assigned to Austin. We just need more progress to avoid a catastrophe here.

Understaffed air traffic control towers are a public safety issue in many parts of the country, but especially here in Austin. After years of sounding the alarms about Austin’s lack of air traffic controllers, we still have only half the number of certified workers that the FAA says we need. I am pleased that my repeated outcries about this have led to a record number of 31 controller trainees assigned to Austin. We just need more progress to avoid a catastrophe here.

18,253 views • 4 months ago

As Gov. Abbott had a Thanksgiving photo op at Meals on Wheels, his Admin denied about 60k Texans meals by violating federal law on timely processing SNAP applications. Texas ranks 45th for child wellbeing; whistleblowers say claims of additional personnel helping are phony.

As Gov. Abbott had a Thanksgiving photo op at Meals on Wheels, his Admin denied about 60k Texans meals by violating federal law on timely processing SNAP applications. Texas ranks 45th for child wellbeing; whistleblowers say claims of additional personnel helping are phony.

80,844 views • 2 years ago

Like Gov. Abbott, House Republicans are scheming to defund our public schools with private school vouchers. At a Ways and Means Democrats, I spoke against GOP vouchers that will undermine federal aid to public schools, which serve 90% of America’s children.

Like Gov. Abbott, House Republicans are scheming to defund our public schools with private school vouchers. At a Ways and Means Democrats, I spoke against GOP vouchers that will undermine federal aid to public schools, which serve 90% of America’s children.

22,528 views • 1 year ago

Authoritarianism is not born overnight. I led the fight against House Republicans giving Donald Trump more tools to speed America along the road to tyranny. H.R. 9495 authorizes Trump to recklessly impose a death penalty to terminate any nonprofit in America on his self-designated enemies list. Working together with civic society groups and a few colleagues, we built the number of “no” votes significantly. Unfortunately, with Republicans in full control, our success must be measured not in preventing House approval, but in uniting 183 Democrats to send a strong message to the Senate to block this bill. And a strong message to Trump and his minions that we will not yield the right of way to a wannabe tyrant.

Authoritarianism is not born overnight. I led the fight against House Republicans giving Donald Trump more tools to speed America along the road to tyranny. H.R. 9495 authorizes Trump to recklessly impose a death penalty to terminate any nonprofit in America on his self-designated enemies list. Working together with civic society groups and a few colleagues, we built the number of “no” votes significantly. Unfortunately, with Republicans in full control, our success must be measured not in preventing House approval, but in uniting 183 Democrats to send a strong message to the Senate to block this bill. And a strong message to Trump and his minions that we will not yield the right of way to a wannabe tyrant.

11,820 views • 1 year ago