Lloyd Doggett

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Doggett addressed the House for 5 minutes to discuss the war in Iran, stating that President Trump launched an assault without imminent threat, that the war lacks a plan or set goal, and that the $200 billion cost could instead fund healthcare for 22 million Americans or VA healthcare for 9 million veterans for 2 years.

Doggett addressed the House for 5 minutes stating that President Trump issued a declaration of war against Iran without Congressional approval or exhausting nonviolent alternatives, and that choosing war is not peace through strength.

Doggett requested unanimous consent for Christian D. Menefee of Texas to take the oath of office as a Member of the House.

Doggett introduced Christian D. Menefee to the House of Representatives and delivered remarks welcoming him as the newly elected representative for Texas's 18th Congressional District, highlighting Menefee's background, qualifications, and commitment to serving the district.

Doggett addressed the House for 1 minute and stated that Trump is pursuing a war for oil in Venezuela, offering tax subsidies to Big Oil instead of helping Americans with health premiums, and dividing NATO allies over Greenland.

Doggett addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss the attack on two National Guard members in Washington, stating that the Trump administration granted asylum to the attacker 7 months prior and raising questions about the vetting process used regarding the assailant's three years in America.

Doggett asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute to deliver remarks honoring and remembering Congressman Sylvester Turner, whom he said he had known for over 40 years.

Doggett addressed the House for 1 minute and stated that Putin and Trump are a dictator and a wannabe, that Trump voted with North Korea and Russia to blame murdered Ukrainians rather than the murderer, that Trump is joining dictators to deny Putin's invasion and war crimes, and that House Republicans are silenced by fear of Trump tweets while emboldening adversaries and failing Ukraine and the rule of law.

Doggett addressed the House for 1 minute regarding President Trump's release of individuals convicted in connection with January 6, stating that Trump freed leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Doggett rose to welcome Erica Lee Carter, the new representative from Texas's 18th Congressional District, to the House of Representatives and spoke about her background, qualifications, and connection to her mother, former Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.

Doggett demanded the yeas and nays on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9495.

Doggett requested unanimous consent that Erica Lee Carter be permitted to take the oath of office as a Member of the House from Texas.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.