
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 6356 · Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): 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. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): 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.R. 6131 · Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 61 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 15, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 876 · Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Introduced Nov 13, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 865 · Opening the People’s House Resolution
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
H.Res. 863 · Honoring the heroic military service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans from the great State of Texas, and for other purposes.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 862 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5950 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Con.Res. 59 · Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 5889 · Eviction Helpline Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
H.R. 5879 · Save American Democracy Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5653 · Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 5650 · Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 756 · Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Science, Space, and Technology, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, and Homeland Security, 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. 749 · Expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.