
Representative · TX-37 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 1995
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444 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 2001 · Action for Dental Health Act
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
H.R. 1993 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 1992 · Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 12, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1966 · Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1950 · Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.Res. 195 · Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the operations of the Social Security Administration after January 20, 2025, including information on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration and to information in the possession of such Administration.
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 21, 2025): Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
H.R. 20 · Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1859 · Apprenticeship Opportunity Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 14 · John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1810 · Safe Schools Improvement Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1787 · Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.Res. 67 · Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 171 · Reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1759 · Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1674 · Keep Americans Safe Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 12, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R. 1657 · Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 63 · Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.R. 1637 · Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1616 · Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 1589 · American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H884)
H.R. 1584 · Democracy in Design Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 9, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.