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On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
Eight years ago, I introduced the very first surprise billing legislation in the Congress, and I was inspired by stories like the one Ms. Spicer referred to.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett reflects on his motivation for introducing surprise billing legislation.

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