U.S. House of Representatives Office of Congressman Lloyd Doggett

U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett serves on the House Ways & Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over all tax and trade measures, as well as Social Security and Medicare. He is ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Human Resources, which has jurisdiction over issues that relate to child care, child and family services, child support, foster care, adoption, and unemployment compensation. He also is a member of the Social Security Subcommittee and Oversight Subcommittee.

For his work on this subcommittee and leadership on issues important to all children, Rep. Doggett was awarded the 2015 “Congressional Champion for Real and Lasting Change” Award from Save the Children. He has also been named “Champion of Children” by the First Focus Campaign, a national, bipartisan child advocacy group, and recognized by the National Children’s Alliance. He was also named the Public Official of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers recognizing his work to advance the cause of social justice for working Texas families through his commitment to health care, public and higher education, civil and human rights, and social practice.