San Antonio Standard

Lloyd Doggett, a seasoned politician and member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th District, recently shared his perspectives on various issues through a series of social media posts. Doggett, who has served in Congress since 1995 and was previously a Texas Senate member, touched on labor relations, environmental policy, and educational exchange in his tweets.

On April 14, 2025, Doggett discussed the challenges facing LiUNA Laborers with Jeremy Hendricks and Cassie Hammond, criticizing former President Donald Trump's stance on labor. He stated, "Trump is always pretending to be on the side of working families while undermining their representation and consistently siding with his billionaire pals."

Later that day, Doggett addressed environmental concerns, highlighting the production of plastic foam. According to his tweet, "Globally, 8 million metric tons of plastic foam are produced each year; when not disposed of properly, it pollutes waterways, endangers wildlife & degrades into microplastics." He mentioned his bill with Senator Chris Van Hollen, aimed at combating this issue in the U.S., the "Farewell to Foam" initiative.

Further commenting on educational matters, Doggett expressed concern over the loss of interaction opportunities between American and international students at the University of Texas and other institutions. In a tweet, he stated, "All UT students lose when they lose the opportunity to interact with international students. America loses when those foreign students are denied exposure to American values, and our economy loses when some of the brightest students seek education elsewhere."

Lloyd Doggett, born in Austin, Texas, in 1946, continues to reside in the city, where he completed his education at the University of Texas at Austin. He succeeded J. J. Pickle in Congress in 1995 and remains active in addressing both local and national issues through legislative action.