
Senator · TX · R
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Nov 30, 2002
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324 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.Res. 148 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 145 · A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913)
S. 1169 · Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 28, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1133 · Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
S. 1127 · Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
S. 1098 · Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 127.
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1032 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1022 · Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 998 · Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 987 · Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 36 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Prohibition on Creditors and Consumer Reporting Agencies Concerning Medical Information (Regulation V)".
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 972 · Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 858 · Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 6, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 10, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-104.
S. 856 · Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 843 · Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 836 · Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 28, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 820 · Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 817 · Falun Gong Protection Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 99 · A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1391; text: CR S1401)
S. 734 · Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 91 · A resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1314)