Lance Gooden
Representative · TX-5 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
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Representative · TX-5 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
227 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
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.R. 5948 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 Sergeant Gonzales Drive in Fort Davis, Texas, as the "Sergeant Manuel Sillas Gonzales Post Office".
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5934 · Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal
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 Financial Services.
H.R. 5883 · Safer Supervision Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 25, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5874 · Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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.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.Res. 765 · Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 5438 · Incentivize Savings Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
H.Res. 719 · Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5401 · Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5267 · American Franchise Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 8, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
H.R. 5260 · Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5258 · Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4863 · Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 1, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4676 · Modern Firearm Safety Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 3.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 111 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 4620 · To amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4602 · Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 583 · Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025.
Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
H.R. 4398 · Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.Res. 570 · Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jul 11, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 29, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Dec 1, 2025): Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
H.R. 4299 · Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act
Introduced Jul 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 7, 2025): 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.