
Representative · TX-36 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2015
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268 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 1273 · Honoring mothers, and recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8679 · To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Con.Res. 96 · Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.Res. 1252 · Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8538 · Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8481 · Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8462 · National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 8443 · End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1205 · Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1204 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.Res. 158 · Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8341 · DEPORT Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8236 · Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8163 · Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7718 · Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7678 · Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1076 · Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States.
Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1073 · Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 7651 · Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R. 7409 · Defend Rural Health Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7300 · Make Elections Great Again Act
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 2, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.