Representative Lloyd Doggett | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Lloyd Doggett | Official U.S. House headshot
Lloyd Doggett, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th district, has shared his thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets. With a career spanning several decades, Doggett continues to engage with current political matters and policy debates.
On March 18, 2025, Doggett expressed his commitment to veteran affairs following a meeting with Mitch Fuller and VFW-@UTAustin legislative fellow Polina Washington on Capitol Hill. He criticized former President Trump's record on military veterans, stating: "As Trump fires more military veterans than any other president in US history, I'm committed to strengthening veteran mental health services..."
Later that day, Doggett addressed concerns regarding the workforce responsible for weather forecasting amid the approaching hurricane season. He noted: "Hurricane season is approaching, and Republicans think it's smart to axe 20% of the workforce responsible for forecasting and tracking extreme weather." He emphasized the importance of access to accurate forecasts for public safety.
In another tweet posted on March 18, Doggett critiqued Republican plans concerning long-term care facilities. He argued against proposed cuts by stating: "The Republican plan for long-term care is to take the nurses out of nursing homes... they want to repeal minimum nurse staffing standards and cut nearly $1 trillion in spending..."
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