
Representative · TX-8 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2023
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119 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 10556 · VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 10542 · Combating Pasture Mealybug Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1481 · Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Introduced Aug 13, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9899 · Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9863 · To direct the Director of the Defense Health Agency to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a pilot program that establishes a behavioral neurology fellowship program to provide training opportunities with respect to treating members of the Armed Forces and veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1436 · Condemning Omar Suleiman for celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and acknowledging that House Democrats invited him to serve as the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9589 · Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9473 · Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 9237 · Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 22, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
H.R. 9211 · Jewish American Security Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 8808 · Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 8679 · To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1205 · Encouraging military discounts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. 1204 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that as the United States marks 250 years of independence, establishing a "Veterans Appreciation Month" offers a simple but powerful way for the Nation to recognize the men and women whose service has protected American freedom for generations.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.Res. 158 · Encouraging States to establish "Veterans Tax Relief Weekends" that coincide with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, providing a practical way for communities across the country to recognize the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces by providing financial relief to them.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8372 · El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.R. 8044 · Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Committee Hearings Held
H.R. 7091 · Expanding Veterans’ Access to Emerging Treatments Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 2, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 6993 · BEACON Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 735.
H.R. 6631 · Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 6434 · Freedom to Heal Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 4, 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.
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 6047 · Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 2, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.