
Representative · TX-9 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2005
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334 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 9032 · RESTORE Third Spaces Act of 2026
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.
H.R. 8971 · Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 12, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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.R. 8939 · Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 103 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1289 · Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestinian refugees' rights.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1286 · Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, 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.
H.R. 8707 · No Funds for Iran War Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign 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.
H.Res. 1243 · Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8641 · Protecting Passengers from Discrimination Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (May 1, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.R. 8604 · Language Access Board Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8568 · Lowering Utility Bills Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8494 · To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 8397 · Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1198 · Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8373 · Improving Access to Financial Coaching Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 1177 · Impeaching Peter B. Hegseth, Secretary of Defense of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1170 · Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · 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.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8163 · Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.