Lloyd Doggett
U.S. House · TX-37 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · TX-37
Biography
Overview
Lloyd Doggett is a Democratic U.S. House representative from Texas's 37th district, serving since 1995. He is the oldest member of Texas's congressional delegation and was previously a Texas state senator (1973-1985) and Texas Supreme Court justice (1989-1994). He represents the same district once held by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Doggett is known for his progressive positions on taxation, healthcare, and environmental issues.
Career
Doggett authored the American Opportunity Tax Credit as part of the 2009 stimulus package. He passed the 2013 bill creating a national commission to reduce child abuse and neglect deaths. He championed the NOTICE Act (2015), which notifies Medicare patients about their coverage status, and the Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act (2015). He led efforts on campaign finance reform and corporate tax enforcement. He was the first sitting Democrat to publicly call for President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race.
Prior political experience
Doggett was elected to the House in 1994 in a Republican landslide year. He has been reelected consistently, often with substantial margins. In 2020, he won his district with approximately 71.4% of the vote. His races have been affected by Texas redistricting changes in 2003, 2012, and 2022. In 2010, he faced his closest race since 1996 with 52% of the vote. In August 2025, Doggett announced he would not seek reelection in 2026 if the Republican-backed redistricting maps were upheld.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House TX-37 | 2025–present | In progress | Lloyd Doggett | — |
| 1st | U.S. House TX-37 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Lloyd Doggett |
| 5th | U.S. House TX-35 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Greg Casar |
| 4th | U.S. House TX-35 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 3rd | U.S. House TX-35 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 2nd | U.S. House TX-35 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 1st | U.S. House TX-35 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Lloyd Doggett |
| 4th | U.S. House TX-25 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Roger Williams |
| 3rd | U.S. House TX-25 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 2nd | U.S. House TX-25 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 1st | U.S. House TX-25 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | — | Lloyd Doggett |
| 5th | U.S. House TX-10 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Michael T. McCaul |
| 4th | U.S. House TX-10 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 3rd | U.S. House TX-10 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 2nd | U.S. House TX-10 | 1997–1999 | Term ended | Lloyd Doggett | Lloyd Doggett |
| 1st | U.S. House TX-10 | 1995–1997 | Term ended | — | Lloyd Doggett |
Committee assignments
- HealthHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- OversightHouse· 2025–present
- joint· 2025–present
- TradeHouse· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8100
Safe Staffing Saves Lives Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7493
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7095
Ending Importation of Laundered Russian Oil Act
Jan 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7094
No Aid for Russian Energy Act
Jan 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6183
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform certain rules related to health savings accounts.
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5374
Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4559
Prompt and Fair Pay Act
Jul 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4077
GUARD Veterans’ Health Care Act
Jun 23, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 3140
Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act
May 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2543
Tax-Free Pell Grant Act
Apr 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7827
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7806
Direct File Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7803
Save Medicare Act
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7805
Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7766
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies, and for other purposes.
Mar 3, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7740
African American History Act of 2026
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7728
Connect the Grid Act
Feb 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House TX-35 | Won | 31.24% |
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