Rep. Doggett’s Statement on Republicans’ Government Shutdown

October 1, 2025 Press Release Contact: Alexis Torres Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, released the following statement: “With complete federal government control, Republicans control this government shutdown. I do not believe we should yield to Trump’s demands without getting some protection for all those about to have their health care access to a physician denied or seriously impaired. For months, we have sought that protection from a totally untrustworthy President. To resolve this shutdown, we don’t seek the perfect but just a bipartisan negotiation to achieve a reasonable resolution of this critical matter.” Issues : Healthcare Our Families and Children