Mr. Speaker, approaching the 61st anniversary of Medicare, a true lifeline for retirees and individuals with disabilities, I am filing the Saving MEDICARE Act to ensure a solvent, better Medicare that reaches more Americans. Medicare represents a valued Federal guarantee that workers will age with dignity and have access to quality, affordable healthcare. That guarantee is now under threat from giant, private insurance companies that profiteer off Medicare. This landmark proposal comprehensively addresses the many ways that Medicare Advantage insurers are overpaid.
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Lloyd Doggett
Representative · Texas · Democrat
Lloyd Doggett
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Chair, this bill should really be known as the desperation act because Republicans are so desperate to fund an endless war, so desperate to avoid angering their master at the White House, so desperate to find a way to exclude from the upcoming election many of the very voters that are about to vote them out of office. Obedient Republicans here today are doing nothing to address sky-high prices that are caused by erratic Trump tariff taxes and unnecessary conflicts.
Biography
Lloyd Doggett began his career as a public interest lawyer, advocating for consumer rights and health care access in Texas. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, he represents Texas’s 37th Congressional District. Doggett is known for prioritizing affordable health care, tax fairness, and environmental protection. He authored the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act and has served as a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Doggett approaches his work with detailed oversight and persistent advocacy, focusing on practical solutions for his constituents.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX1970
- B.B.A. in Business Administration, University of Texas, Austin, TX1967
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023–PresentRepresented Texas's 37th congressional district for 2 terms.
U.S. Representative
2013–2023Represented Texas's 35th congressional district for 5 terms.
U.S. Representative
2005–2013Represented Texas's 25th congressional district for 4 terms.
U.S. Representative
1995–2005Represented Texas's 10th congressional district for 5 terms.
Associate Justice, Texas Supreme Court
1989–1994Served as a justice on the state's highest civil court.
Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law
1989–1994Taught law courses while concurrently serving on the Texas Supreme Court.
State Senator, Texas Senate
1973–1985Represented a Texas legislative district and sponsored legislation including the bill creating the Texas Commission on Human Rights.
Policy Focus
Health36%
Taxation36%
Environmental Protection6%
Social Welfare6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Lloyd Doggett's record in Congress.
Affordable Care Act Support
Advocated for and voted to pass the Affordable Care Act, expanding healthcare coverage for millions of Americans.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Expansion
Championed legislation to expand and fund CHIP, providing health coverage to low-income children in Texas and nationwide.
Taxpayer Protection Legislation
Authored measures to close offshore tax loopholes and increase IRS enforcement against tax evasion.
Higher Education Funding
Secured increased federal funding for Texas universities and student financial aid programs.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House Committee on the Budget
- Joint Committee on Taxation
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