
Representative · TX-29 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
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443 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
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.
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
H.R. 7608 · Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7599 · Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 17, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7583 · BE HEARD in the Workplace Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Veterans' 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. 7565 · Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7545 · Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7543 · Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
H.R. 7524 · Older Workers’ Bureau Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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.
H.R. 7500 · Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7499 · Firearm Safety Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1056 · Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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. 7438 · PETSAFE Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 7385 · PrEP Assistance Program Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1035 · Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 17, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 7335 · Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)
H.R. 7297 · ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 144 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 17, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1018 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 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.R. 7230 · Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7212 · Hemp Enforcement, Modernization, and Protection Act
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7190 · To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Res. 1002 · Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)