
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1843 · Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 238 · 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 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012-3013)
S.Res. 236 · A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 6, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)
S. 1823 · Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1816 · Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1810 · Universal School Choice Act
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1781 · LIP Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1756 · Conscience Protection Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1748 · Kids Online Safety Act
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 220 · A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2898-2899)
S. 1745 · Dismantling Ideological Policies for Semiconductors and Science Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Held at the desk.
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
S. 1715 · Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 212 · A resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 19, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2843-2844)
S.Res. 210 · A resolution honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
S. 1699 · Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 4, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1678 · Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1612 · No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 201 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
S. 1572 · Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.