Lloyd Doggett

Lloyd Doggett

Role at the time: U.S. representative from Texas, in an official statement

Statement summary

Doggett says Trump is permitting Russian diesel imports without meeting the statutory conditions for ending the ban.

“Now Trump is directly violating that law, lifting sanctions to permit the first Russian diesel imports into the United States since the law took effect, without satisfying the specific legal conditions it requires.”

Lloyd Doggett

Role at the time: U.S. representative for Texas's 37th District

Statement summary

Doggett said ICE had not provided enough facts about the Austin shooting and called for the release of any available body-camera footage.

“We don’t know enough because ICE as usual is not providing the facts. They should’ve already released any body camera footage that they had.”

Lloyd Doggett

Role at the time: U.S. Representative (D-TX 37), at a news conference with LULAC leaders and Rep. Greg Casar

Statement summary

At a Monday news conference, Doggett said ICE has no credibility, that it lies, and that an independent structure is needed to demand accountability.

“clearly ICE has no credibility anymore. It lies. We know it lies. We've seen it demonstrated again and again, and we need the kind of independent structure to demand some accountability.”

Lloyd Doggett

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Texas 37th district

Statement summary

Lloyd Doggett voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”