
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1212 · Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8327 · Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.J.Res. 155 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1152 · Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary.
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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 Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7903 · Justice for Hind Rajab Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.Con.Res. 78 · Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, 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. 7827 · Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7805 · Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization Act
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 4, 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. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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. 1097 · Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7779 · HEALTHY BRAINS Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7766 · Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 7740 · African American History Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 7728 · Connect the Grid Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1078 · Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7645 · Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.