
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4779-4780)
H.R. 5879 · Save American Democracy Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 838 · Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 827 · Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2025, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 5790 · Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5783 · State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 804 · Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 802 · Requiring the House of Representatives to convene and hold recorded quorum calls during a Government shutdown, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Oct 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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. 5740 · WIC Benefits Protection Act
Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 792 · Declaring a need for increased investments in youth mental health, recognizing May 31, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Day", recognizing September 9, 2026, annually as "Youth Suicide Prevention Day", and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5725 · Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): 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. 5706 · Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5705 · To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 56 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 782 · Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5660 · Pay Our Military Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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. 5635 · Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 10, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 5619 · Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Economics and Public Finance
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. 5604 · National Guard Proper Use Act
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 5603 · Emergency Responder Protection Act
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 126 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.