
Representative · TX-38 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2023
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209 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 1128 · Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8028 · SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.J.Res. 152 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7882 · To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 12, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 7815 · Red Star Service Banner Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7678 · Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1076 · Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States.
Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.R. 7651 · Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 9, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
H.R. 7534 · Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 7398 · Passports for Purple Hearts and Medals of Honor Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7112 · Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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. 7097 · No American Benefits Abroad Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 998 · Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 7024 · Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
H.R. 6987 · Public Charge Clarification Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 967 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that European laws and regulations unfairly and unreasonably burden American speech and innovation.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 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. 6738 · Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 6643 · American Border Story Memorial Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 6540 · Anti-Communism Week Act
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Nov 21, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6155 · Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.