
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 999 · Right to Contraception Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1002 · Caring for All Families Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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. 94 · Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 106 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 945 · To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. 944 · Access to Counsel Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 926 · Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 19, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 923 · Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 8, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 909 · Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. 861 · American Music Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 1, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 12, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 844 · Black History is American History Act
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 842 · Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 21, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-333, Part I.
H.Res. 70 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 768 · Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons Act
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 764 · Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 68 · Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jan 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 721 · Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 617 · American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
H.R. 612 · Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 52 · Recognizing and honoring the work of community organizations and individuals who create and maintain services and educational programs for marginalized groups ensuring the resilience and prosperity of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.