San Antonio Standard

Lloyd Doggett, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th district, shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets on November 20, 2024. Doggett has been serving in Congress since 1995 and is known for his active involvement in legislative matters.

In a tweet posted on November 20, 2024, at 17:14 UTC, Doggett expressed concern over an upcoming House GOP initiative. He stated that the GOP would "again try to give Trump a new tool to exercise tyranny--the power to impose a death sentence on nonprofits and to bend civil society groups to his will." He emphasized the importance of rejecting HR 9495, which he described as a "dangerous" and "mislabeled bill." "Tomorrow morning House GOP will again try to give Trump a new tool to exercise tyranny--the power to impose a death sentence on nonprofits and to bend civil society groups to his will."

Later that day, at 20:03 UTC, Doggett took a stand with the transgender community during #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. He criticized the GOP's focus on reducing freedoms for LGBTQI+ individuals and reaffirmed his commitment as Vice Chair of Equality Caucus. He stated that he would continue fighting until there is "a safer future for all." "On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance I stand with the trans community as we honor lives lost to hate-filled violence."

At 22:03 UTC on the same day, Doggett praised Ben & Jerry’s for advocating against H.R. 9495 by calling it out as a "half-baked GOP power grab." He drew an analogy between ice cream and free speech by stating that while ice cream should be frozen, free speech should not be chilled. "Pleased Ben & Jerry’s whipping for a “NO” vote on H.R. 9495, rejected half-baked GOP power grab."