Rep. Lloyd Doggett
@doggett.house.gov
Representing Austin in Congress. Leading Democrats on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Cyclist, Longhorn, husband to Libby, father, grandfather.
Merry Christmas from Donald Trump. Tariffs up 300-fold on toys and ornaments.
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Tariff bill on toys and Christmas ornaments up 300-fold this year - Progressive Policy Institute
FACT: Tariff bill on toys and Christmas ornaments are up 300-fold this year, from $7 million to $2 billion. THE NUMBERS: U.S. tariff collection, January-September* – Product 2024 ...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Merry Christmas from Donald Trump. Tariffs up 300-fold on toys and ornaments.
www.progressivepolicy.org/tariff-bills...
www.progressivepolicy.org/tariff-bills...
Big Surprise—AG Pam Bondi is ignoring the law requiring her to turnover the complete Epstein files today. During the months that Trump and his errand runner, Speaker Johnson, have been making zealous efforts to block public disclosure, Bondi had ample time to prepare these documents for release.
December 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Big Surprise—AG Pam Bondi is ignoring the law requiring her to turnover the complete Epstein files today. During the months that Trump and his errand runner, Speaker Johnson, have been making zealous efforts to block public disclosure, Bondi had ample time to prepare these documents for release.
At the end of a long series of votes today, I missed the final vote on Crenshaw's misnamed Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, which would prohibit Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth. I would have voted No, as I did when Republicans proposed this outrageous policy earlier in the year.
December 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
At the end of a long series of votes today, I missed the final vote on Crenshaw's misnamed Do No Harm in Medicaid Act, which would prohibit Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth. I would have voted No, as I did when Republicans proposed this outrageous policy earlier in the year.
Rather than responding to the health care crisis, which he did so much to create, Speaker Johnson recessed the House early for the holidays.
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Rather than responding to the health care crisis, which he did so much to create, Speaker Johnson recessed the House early for the holidays.
Update on oversight efforts over Trump's foreign "aid" funds.
December 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Update on oversight efforts over Trump's foreign "aid" funds.
The Inspector General’s findings that Pete Hegseth's use of Signal endangered our servicemembers demonstrates one simple truth: After purging the Pentagon of its most experienced leaders in a MAGA crusade, Trump and Hegseth are the unqualified individuals imperiling our Nation.
Pentagon Report: Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages
The inspector general finds that the defense secretary violated his department’s policies.
www.theatlantic.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Inspector General’s findings that Pete Hegseth's use of Signal endangered our servicemembers demonstrates one simple truth: After purging the Pentagon of its most experienced leaders in a MAGA crusade, Trump and Hegseth are the unqualified individuals imperiling our Nation.
Trump’s campaign rant tonight reminds me of a famous line from the old Marx Brothers comedy Duck Soup--"Believe me or believe your eyes?"
He is clearly not buying groceries or other goods, made more costly by his tariff taxes.
He is clearly not buying groceries or other goods, made more costly by his tariff taxes.
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Trump’s campaign rant tonight reminds me of a famous line from the old Marx Brothers comedy Duck Soup--"Believe me or believe your eyes?"
He is clearly not buying groceries or other goods, made more costly by his tariff taxes.
He is clearly not buying groceries or other goods, made more costly by his tariff taxes.
Trump, who promised to keep us out of wars, is paving the way to send us right into another one. Too weak to stand up to the real threats to our security from Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, he distracts from his countless failures at home with deadly adventures abroad in Latin America.
Trump announces ‘complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump also declared the government of President Nicolás Maduro a foreign terrorist organization.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Trump, who promised to keep us out of wars, is paving the way to send us right into another one. Too weak to stand up to the real threats to our security from Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, he distracts from his countless failures at home with deadly adventures abroad in Latin America.
Trump’s massive welfare program for his rural supporters will cover only a fraction of what they’ve lost from his chaotic tariff policies. His “Liberation Day” tariff taxes only liberated profits from farmers and other businesses and many dollars from consumer pocket-books.
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Trump’s massive welfare program for his rural supporters will cover only a fraction of what they’ve lost from his chaotic tariff policies. His “Liberation Day” tariff taxes only liberated profits from farmers and other businesses and many dollars from consumer pocket-books.
After previously rejecting my amendment to maintain the tax credits that help millions of families afford ACA plans, Republicans shut down the government for weeks, and delayed all year.
I spoke out today about the harm they are inflicting on our neighbors by replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare.
I spoke out today about the harm they are inflicting on our neighbors by replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare.
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
After previously rejecting my amendment to maintain the tax credits that help millions of families afford ACA plans, Republicans shut down the government for weeks, and delayed all year.
I spoke out today about the harm they are inflicting on our neighbors by replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare.
I spoke out today about the harm they are inflicting on our neighbors by replacing ObamaCare with NothingCare.
After rejecting my amendment to maintain tax credits essential to making the Affordable Care Act truly affordable, Republicans remain indifferent to the plight of so many Americans.
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say the U.S. health care system is in crisis
A new Gallup poll found that about eight in 10 Democrats, and 64 percent of Republicans, say the system is in crisis or has “major problems.”
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December 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
After rejecting my amendment to maintain tax credits essential to making the Affordable Care Act truly affordable, Republicans remain indifferent to the plight of so many Americans.
Saddened by the demise of Joe Ely. From Lubbock to Austin and beyond, he offered a unique voice and style. I’m grateful for the joy, fearlessness, and sense of place he gave us all. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family, his friends, and the countless Texans who loved him and his music.
Texas music icon Joe Ely, who had a deep impact on Austin scene, dead at 78
Texas country music legend Joe Ely has passed away at 78. The singer announced his Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis in September.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Saddened by the demise of Joe Ely. From Lubbock to Austin and beyond, he offered a unique voice and style. I’m grateful for the joy, fearlessness, and sense of place he gave us all. My thoughts are with Sharon and his family, his friends, and the countless Texans who loved him and his music.
This is yet a new hassle visitors have to worry about that will hurt U.S. tourism, all because the Trump regime doesn’t want any foreigners bringing non-MAGA ideas here.
And expect some of these countries to retaliate by asking the same of you when you travel abroad.
And expect some of these countries to retaliate by asking the same of you when you travel abroad.
December 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This is yet a new hassle visitors have to worry about that will hurt U.S. tourism, all because the Trump regime doesn’t want any foreigners bringing non-MAGA ideas here.
And expect some of these countries to retaliate by asking the same of you when you travel abroad.
And expect some of these countries to retaliate by asking the same of you when you travel abroad.
The art of the deal, Trump style, appeasement for Chinese hackers, trade over national security.
Trump’s weakness in dealing with other authoritarians once again on full display.
Trump’s weakness in dealing with other authoritarians once again on full display.
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The art of the deal, Trump style, appeasement for Chinese hackers, trade over national security.
Trump’s weakness in dealing with other authoritarians once again on full display.
Trump’s weakness in dealing with other authoritarians once again on full display.
84 years after Pearl Harbor, Trump's security strategy makes it plain that he'll abandon US leadership of the free world. Europe’s embrace of human rights is the security threat, not Putin’s war crimes; Russia and the PRC are investment partners, not adversaries; and profit is the goal, not freedom.
U.S. Flips History by Casting Europe—Not Russia—as Villain in New Security Policy
An annual strategy document, which has described threats from China to Russia, directs some of its harshest language at NATO allies.
www.wsj.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
84 years after Pearl Harbor, Trump's security strategy makes it plain that he'll abandon US leadership of the free world. Europe’s embrace of human rights is the security threat, not Putin’s war crimes; Russia and the PRC are investment partners, not adversaries; and profit is the goal, not freedom.
The Trump regime's cruelty knows no bounds. Stopping LGBTQ+ safety standards in prisons threatens many to sexual assault and retaliation.
As a Vice Chair of the @equality.house.gov, I oppose this harmful move from extreme Republicans.
As a Vice Chair of the @equality.house.gov, I oppose this harmful move from extreme Republicans.
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Trump regime's cruelty knows no bounds. Stopping LGBTQ+ safety standards in prisons threatens many to sexual assault and retaliation.
As a Vice Chair of the @equality.house.gov, I oppose this harmful move from extreme Republicans.
As a Vice Chair of the @equality.house.gov, I oppose this harmful move from extreme Republicans.
As an active member of our Democratic Litigation group, meeting tonight with Democracy Forward, whose numerous successes challenging this lawless Trump regime are a source of genuine hope.
CEO Skye Perryman, originally from Waco, is clearly Texas tough.
CEO Skye Perryman, originally from Waco, is clearly Texas tough.
December 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
As an active member of our Democratic Litigation group, meeting tonight with Democracy Forward, whose numerous successes challenging this lawless Trump regime are a source of genuine hope.
CEO Skye Perryman, originally from Waco, is clearly Texas tough.
CEO Skye Perryman, originally from Waco, is clearly Texas tough.
Rabbi @SharonBrous writes on the miracle of Hanukkah and the persistence of light in dark times. She finds hope in the story of Ahmed el Ahmed, who risked his life to stop one of the gunmen at the Bondi Beach terrorist attack—a "spark of vitality” that reminds us we must not succumb to darkness.
Opinion | The Humanity Amid the Horror at Bondi Beach
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December 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Rabbi @SharonBrous writes on the miracle of Hanukkah and the persistence of light in dark times. She finds hope in the story of Ahmed el Ahmed, who risked his life to stop one of the gunmen at the Bondi Beach terrorist attack—a "spark of vitality” that reminds us we must not succumb to darkness.
Like his fellow authoritarians around the world, Trump is determined to squash all media that doesn’t adore him.
Having already succeeded in cowering some American media, he is now determined to make CNN more like Fox because he can’t handle the scrutiny offered by unbiased journalism.
Having already succeeded in cowering some American media, he is now determined to make CNN more like Fox because he can’t handle the scrutiny offered by unbiased journalism.
For Trump, the Warner Megadeal Talks Are All About CNN
The future of the news organization that regularly draws rebukes from the president could be a decisive factor in the outcome of a deal.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Like his fellow authoritarians around the world, Trump is determined to squash all media that doesn’t adore him.
Having already succeeded in cowering some American media, he is now determined to make CNN more like Fox because he can’t handle the scrutiny offered by unbiased journalism.
Having already succeeded in cowering some American media, he is now determined to make CNN more like Fox because he can’t handle the scrutiny offered by unbiased journalism.
From his service as UT student government president to Austin Mayor through his active retirement, Frank remained a force for social justice and environmental protection.
Frank and Lynn have been great friends—a great team contributing so much to our community.
Frank and Lynn have been great friends—a great team contributing so much to our community.
December 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
From his service as UT student government president to Austin Mayor through his active retirement, Frank remained a force for social justice and environmental protection.
Frank and Lynn have been great friends—a great team contributing so much to our community.
Frank and Lynn have been great friends—a great team contributing so much to our community.
As I urged unsuccessfully in August, District 35 is winnable and should never have been surrendered to Trump. A previous 10-point Trump lead is an aberration in this 57% Hispanic district.
Unnecessarily yielding the power of Democratic incumbency makes prevailing now much more challenging.
Unnecessarily yielding the power of Democratic incumbency makes prevailing now much more challenging.
Democrats think this new GOP-drawn Texas district is winnable in 2026
Texas’ redrawn 35th Congressional District is emerging as a focal point for both national parties heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
www.statesman.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As I urged unsuccessfully in August, District 35 is winnable and should never have been surrendered to Trump. A previous 10-point Trump lead is an aberration in this 57% Hispanic district.
Unnecessarily yielding the power of Democratic incumbency makes prevailing now much more challenging.
Unnecessarily yielding the power of Democratic incumbency makes prevailing now much more challenging.
Horrific terrorist attack in Australia that killed at least 15 innocent people as they celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. Joy and community should never be shattered with such terror.
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Horrific terrorist attack in Australia that killed at least 15 innocent people as they celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. Joy and community should never be shattered with such terror.
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Congressman Doggett is an accomplished legislator and steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ in Congress. We're thankful for his work defending equality at home & abroad, and for his service as a Vice Chair of our caucus.
Let us introduce you!
Congressman Doggett is an accomplished legislator and steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ in Congress. We're thankful for his work defending equality at home & abroad, and for his service as a Vice Chair of our caucus.
Let us introduce you!
December 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @doggett.house.gov🌟
Congressman Doggett is an accomplished legislator and steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ in Congress. We're thankful for his work defending equality at home & abroad, and for his service as a Vice Chair of our caucus.
Let us introduce you!
Congressman Doggett is an accomplished legislator and steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ in Congress. We're thankful for his work defending equality at home & abroad, and for his service as a Vice Chair of our caucus.
Let us introduce you!
Betraying the military veterans Trump often mocks, his regime now seeks to eliminate 35,000 health care jobs—worsening wait times and quality of care at VA clinics and hospitals.
All part of his effort to undermine and privatize the VA.
All part of his effort to undermine and privatize the VA.
December 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Betraying the military veterans Trump often mocks, his regime now seeks to eliminate 35,000 health care jobs—worsening wait times and quality of care at VA clinics and hospitals.
All part of his effort to undermine and privatize the VA.
All part of his effort to undermine and privatize the VA.
Despite continued GOP efforts to disparage and wreck the Affordable Care Act, almost 80% of Americans, including 57% of “MAGA supporters,” support extending the credits that help families afford coverage. Yet, House GOP are still only offering Nothingcare as their alternative to Obamacare.
December 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Despite continued GOP efforts to disparage and wreck the Affordable Care Act, almost 80% of Americans, including 57% of “MAGA supporters,” support extending the credits that help families afford coverage. Yet, House GOP are still only offering Nothingcare as their alternative to Obamacare.