
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 1366 · Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9253 · Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9195 · Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9166 · Student Loan Refinancing Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 108 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 9048 · Celiac Safety Act of 2026
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9047 · Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 9036 · American High-Speed Rail Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 9024 · Harry Lew and Danny Chen Military Justice Reform Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 8994 · Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8968 · No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8910 · SLUSH FUND Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8839 · Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 1279 · Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8791 · IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · Education
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8740 · Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4063)
H.R. 8730 · Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, 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. 8726 · PARTNERS Act of 2026
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 8694 · Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1241 · Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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.Res. 1235 · Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3327)