U.S. Representative for Texas’s 37th District
Lloyd Doggett
Position · −0.40
- In office
- House 1995–now
31 years in CongressMore senior than 96% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Budget
- Taxation
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Age
- 79
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- DGreg Casar$1.2M
- RLauren B. Pena$118K
- RGe'Nell Gary$11K
- RJanet Malzahn$5K
Bottom line
Where Doggett has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Health (Ways and Means)
- Ways and Means · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Taxation · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Doggett’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Doggett breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Doggett voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 5% · 1 of 22 party 4%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Doggett broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Doggett is saying
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Doggett Reacts to Today’s ICE Shooting in the District He Represents in Austin
Criticized ICE's shooting and enforcement practices in Austin.
“While we do not yet have all of the facts about today’s alarming shooting, we do have the facts about ICE, which has recently accelerated its intrusion into our community. And our lack of facts results from ICE secrecy and non-responsiveness. Instead of focusing its work on those who may pose a danger to our neighbors,…”
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Doggett and Sewell Introduce PROOF Act to Stop the Weaponization of the IRS Against Nonprofits
Legislation would guarantee that no charity or nonprofit can lose its tax-exempt status without evidence and without due process WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Ranking Member of the Ways…
“The IRS should never be a weapon to punish a President's political enemies. No organization — left, right, or center — should lose its tax-exempt status on an accusation, without evidence, and without a fair chance to be heard”
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IRS confirmed in April that the Members’ oversight letter had been assigned for response — four months later, not one of sixteen questions has been answered WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL),…
“With an alarming new report that the Trump regime is weaponizing the Tax Code against civic organizations that oppose the Trump agenda, we are renewing our demand for answers from the IRS. In response to my direct questions in March this year, Mr. Bisignano insisted ‘100 percent’ that he would not initiate audits,…”
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Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Enforce USMCA Environmental Rules as Vaquita Nears Extinction
One year after an independent investigation confirmed that Mexico is failing to enforce its own wildlife, fisheries, and trade laws, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) led 38 House Democrats in urging U.S. Trade Representative…
“We write with concerns about enforcement of Mexico's environmental obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and specifically Mexico's failure to enforce its own wildlife, fisheries, and trade laws in the Upper Gulf of California. A year has passed since the Commission for Environmental…”
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Doggett Reacts to Abbott’s Refusal to Fulfill His Constitutional Duty to Extradite Accused Felon
His claim that he does not trust Governor Tim Walz is belied by the fact that less than a week ago, he forwarded an order to extradite another accused to Minnesota.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Doggett voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 354 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Doggett’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 24
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
24 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 27 sponsored billsSponsored 27 (House median 25) · cosponsored 439 (median 289), 196 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Foreign Trade and International Finance.
- H.R. 10548 To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10258 PROOF ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1470 Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".Environmental Protection · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9672 Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9544 Save MEDICARE Act of 2026Modifies Medicare program policies and operations. AI-readHealth · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8744 TREE ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4559 Prompt and Fair Pay ActHealth · Introduced Apr 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8100 Safe Staffing Saves Lives ActHealth · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 26% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 32% |
| Energy | 37 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 43% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Immigration | 16 | 31% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Health | 6 | 83% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Doggett voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DNydia M. VelázquezNY-799%agreement
- DMark DeSaulnierCA-1099%agreement
- DGreg CasarTX-3599%agreement
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Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Doggett’s campaign raised $471K: $76K (16%) from individuals and $150K (32%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Doggett
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 63.
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Doggett this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Doggett’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-37Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, TX-35Democrat2013–2023
- U.S. House, TX-25Democrat2005–2013
- U.S. House, TX-10Democrat1995–2005
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 37
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 79
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4865
2307 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Austin
- Website
- doggett.house.gov
- lloyddoggett
- replloyddoggett
- YouTube
- doggett
Elsewhere
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