
Senator · TX · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2013
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279 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
S. 1456 · Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1404 · Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1403 · Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 1384 · Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 160 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)
S.Res. 159 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458)
S. 1318 · Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 5, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164.
S. 1316 · Strong Communities Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82.
S.J.Res. 46 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.J.Res. 45 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1308 · VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 1304 · Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181)
S. 1289 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1255 · Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 2, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1241 · Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1234 · SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1206 · Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1925-1926)
S. 1205 · Free Speech Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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. 1151 · Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.