
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 787 · A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3214)
S. 4944 · American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4861 · Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Jun 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Water Resources Development
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
S.Res. 764 · A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2705; text: CR S2702)
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
S. 4671 · Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 755 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Introduced Jun 1, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
S. 4632 · Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 424.
S. 4629 · Government Bailout Prevention Act
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4593 · Detention Authority Clarification Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 739 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
S.Res. 737 · A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2312-2313)
S. 4521 · Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4510 · Relief for Families of the Fallen Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 723 · A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
S. 4429 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
S. 4427 · Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 697 · A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
S. 4378 · Protecting American Taxpayers Act
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
S. 4374 · Airpower Acceleration Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4317 · No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1822-1823; text: CR S1823-1824)
S. 4242 · Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4221 · Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.