San Antonio Standard

U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, representing Texas' 37th District, recently shared a series of concerns through his social media platform. Doggett, who has served in Congress since 1995 and previously in the Texas Senate, used his posts to highlight pressing issues in public health, historical preservation, and fiscal policy.

On April 8, 2025, Doggett addressed the impact of reducing vaccine accessibility, reporting "Another Texas child dies from vaccine ignorance—measles can kill and continues to spread." He attributed clinic closures and health worker layoffs to budget cuts by prominent figures, stating, "Meanwhile, some vaccine clinics are closing and health workers are laid off from Trump/Musk cuts. This is all preventable. Get vaccinated."

In a subsequent post on April 8, 2025, Doggett criticized attempts to alter historical representation, particularly regarding Harriet Tubman. He asserted "Trump and his Stalinist redaction team strike again—attempting to diminish Harriet Tubman's legacy from our national parks." He vowed to oppose such measures, asserting the necessity to "preserve truth, honor, and the heroes, like Harriet Tubman, who shaped it."

Doggett also expressed concerns over fiscal management, citing an analysis on April 8, 2025, from BudgetHawks regarding a Republican budget plan. He warned that "the latest Senate GOP budget proposal would add $6 trillion and counting to our national debt." By referencing the potential benefits to wealthy individuals, Doggett criticized the proposal's costs, comparing it to several past significant economic measures.