
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 8098 · To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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.
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, 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.
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · 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 Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7960 · Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 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. 7829 · Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Mar 6, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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. 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.R. 7767 · Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 3, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.Res. 1086 · Recognizing the historical significance of the Clotilda, condemning the United States role in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledging its lasting impact on African Americans.
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. 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. 1065 · Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7576 · AI Workforce Training Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1061 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1058 · Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 7481 · Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.