
Representative · TX-30 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2023
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382 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 2664 · To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional uses of funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 2618 · Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 286 · Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people.
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
H.R. 2586 · Reentry Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2550 · Protect America's Workforce Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Dec 15, 2025): Received in the Senate.
H.Res. 269 · Reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government to historically Black colleges and universities and honoring their enduring legacy and contributions.
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 2512 · Hot Foods Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 18, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 2487 · Transgender Health Care Access Act
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2486 · Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 264 · Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
H.Res. 261 · Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 2368 · Raise the Age Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2366 · American Families United Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 2335 · To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 17 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 2292 · Economic Opportunity for Distressed Communities Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.J.Res. 80 · Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 238 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 2253 · Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 4, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R. 2195 · Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 2189 · To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 2181 · Protect Our Watchdogs Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Bell asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2181, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 2145 · Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
H.R. 2105 · Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 2102 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.